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Home insurance rates rise for first time since 2012
IPT hike will increase cost of average policies by £5, say the AA.
AA reports 5% jump in car premium rates
Managing director says further rises are “inevitable”.
Driverless cars to get £20m government funding
A code of practice for testing has been launched to help put the UK at the forefront of the market.
2014 a “good year” for Biba, says White
CEO Steve White says decreased surplus and increased salaries were due to governance changes.
LV teams up with Towergate Underwriting in £110m deal
Partnership set to run for five years.
Turnover grows for Biba
Increased operating costs and tax and growing director salaries lead to lower surplus in 2014.
Gang found guilty of conspiracy to defraud
The six men tried to defraud the UK insurance industry of £5.6m.
UK General undecided over selling schemes business
CEO Peter Hubbard says the insurer is approached regularly.
Martin Wheatley to stand down as FCA chief
Tracey McDermott to take over as acting CEO while the regulator searches for a permanent replacement.
Older insurance customers want more digital options
Survey by Deloitte also shows younger customers would like to use smartphones for transactions.
Broking break: Insurance industry counts the cost of Budget
The number crunchers pored over Chancellor George Osborne's Budget. Expert John Needham gives his view.
Circle Insurance Services eyes two deals
Chairman Tony Norcott says he plans to continue for several years and will hand business to his daughter.
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Gallagher cracks on with deals
Bolt-on deal sees the consolidator buy Coventry-based Pinnock Bell.
Profits soar at TH March
Specialist jewellery broker reports 58% increase in profit before tax.
ERS promotes Tom Donachie to head of bespoke
The former NIG employee will lead a team of 12.
Rentguard launches commercial product range
Products offer cover for a variety of small to medium sized businesses, including shops and sports clubs.
Higos has six deals in pipeline
Move follows funding from Clydesdale Bank and MD says one deal has already completed.
Fraudster's claim ruled fundamentally dishonest
Football player ordered to pay Aviva's costs of more than £11,000 after his whiplash claim was dropped.
Kelliher results “testament to joined up working”
MD Imogen Coggan happy with results following restructure but says market remains difficult.
Refinance deal sees Higos target acquisitions
Broker has refinanced with Clydesdale Bank.
FCA spends £1.7m on staff expenses
Regulator reveals staff spending hit £1.7m with £136,432 spent on foreign travel.
Hogan Lovells: Big data could lead to scrutiny of brokers
Big data may also lead to a fundamental shift in the way policies are written say lawyers.
Brokers “positive” on ERS Brentwood closure
Insurer says market has shown “enormous goodwill” following 161 staff exits under its transformation plan.