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Video: Peter Blanc
Peter Blanc, executive chairman at Aston Scott Group, faces the Insurance Age cameras and explains what the biggest challenge for brokers is.
Gallagher launches mobile app for group travel
Broker says TravelCert removes a lot of admin for large organisations and provides accurate data to insurers.
Axa launches new system for claims payments
Insurer says Faster Payments applies to liability, motor and property claims.
FCA fee increase threat
Biba calls on regulator to spend wisely as FCA consults on PPI claim time limits and considers whether to increase fees to pay for marketing campaign.
Manchester Underwriting increases capacity with Great Lakes
Amlin and Great Lakes Reinsurance will provide 50% each of the underwriter's capacity.
Pen Underwriting loses four to Modus
MGA expands team with new hires from Arthur J Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting.
Experian data hack concerns software houses
Experts warn that hacking is a worldwide problem that brokers and insurers need to protect themselves against, or face fines.
Ageas joins the Insurance Fraud Register
Database helps insurers identify fraudsters.
Antony Hope joins Markel International
He becomes head of management liability account.
SSP: 74% of brokers don't prioritise application fraud
Software house estimates application fraud and inaccuracies for motor insurance alone costs industry £1bn a year.
Simon Ronaldson leaves Acturis
Board director had been with the business for 14 years.
Broking Break: Trying for World Cup glory
With the Rugby World Cup now in full swing, David Griffiths head of sport UK at specialist entertainment broker Robertson Taylor discusses the key items to consider when insuring key sports events
Grahame Chilton sets out five-year strategy for Gallagher
The CEO of the international brokerage division says restoring stability was one of his first tasks.
County Group buys Brady & Jones
The County Group completes sixth acquisition in three years taking annual premium to £50m.
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FCA to consult on introducing PPI complaint deadline
Trade body says it will also consult on funding a consumer communications campaign.
Willis sells 16.9% share of Miller to US-based BB&T
Deal follows on from Willis’ Miller takeover earlier this year.
Hiscox reveals HNW history
Robert Hiscox, founder of Hiscox, discusses the history of the insurer and the HNW market ahead of the HNW Forum later this month.
Biba teams up with DTW1991 on holiday travel scheme
New policy replaces trade body's arrangement with Tokio Marine.
Pen Underwriting looking at further acquisitions
Managing director Mark Armitage also says new underwriting areas being developed.
Seventeen Group aims to double in size over five years
Managing director Paul Anscombe also says the group is currently in negotiations for acquisitions.
Pen takes Paul Broadbent from Towergate
He joins Gallagher-owned MGA from the M&A team at Towergate.
Principal buys motor broking business from Marsh
All six staff at the Kendal-based office are transferring with the business.
OIM rebrands to Pen Underwriting
Expanded group creates £500m business.