News
Brokers' FSCS levy reduced by £24m for 2014/2015
FSCS chief says reduction reflects PPI claims trend.
RSA appoints Whittaker as COO to lead on disposals
New COO will take on responsibility for broker relationships.
Nexus targets accident and health business
MGA confirms new team to support brokers in developing the line of business.
Aspen rejects $3.2bn Endurance takeover
Bermuda-based insurer slams unsolicited offer as “ill conceived” and undervaluing business.
New approach will bring more consistency, says Towergate-chief Hodges
CEO Mark Hodges declines to link proposals to potential IPO.
Towergate to cut 750 roles
Broker moving SME and personal lines business to new call centre.
Lorica adds four from Towergate to Preston branch
Broker reveals five new appointments.
Biba appoints E S Risk for engineering and inspection scheme
New scheme combines products and training opportunities.
Packetts reveals new business focus as it rebrands
Broker will target SMEs in the region.
Elite Insurance expects to be rated by end of Q2
Provider reversed decision on ratings due to the "demise of other unrated insurers".
Bluefin adds to affinity team with Thistle's Dines
Second ex-Thistle employee to join the team since September 2013.
Broker Network signs up for new product with Markel
Insurer approaching two year anniversary with network.
LV Broker launches new shop product
Product available on both of LV's portals, Easytrade and Gateway.
Chase Templeton buys two PMI specialists in one week
Purchases made as part of "aggressive buy and build" strategy.
Bradford-based 'ghost broker’ jailed for selling invalid car insurance
Fraudster sold insurance in restaurants, internet cafes and by the roadside.
Hastings posts reduced profit while GWP and COR improve
Provider saw acquisition costs double in 2013.
Marsh launches apprentice programme
Initial training to last two years.
RSA claims success in rights issue
CEO Hester thanks shareholders for their support.
Positive outcome for FCA review into home and travel claims
Watchdog is likely to recommend no rule changes in the area.
Motor premiums down 7.5% in first quarter
Price index reveals downward trend has continued.
UK Broker Awards 2014 opens for entries
Awards event recognises the outstanding figures and companies in the UK general insurance broking community.
FCA releases complaints data
Regulator finds complaints fell 15% between July and December 2013.
Allianz opens scholarship programme for applications
Insurer confirms second wave for retail brokers.
Clifford Chance to lead investigation into FCA
Probe comes after briefing to Daily Telegraph saw billions wiped off insurer share prices.