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MIB to handle vehicle-related terrorism claims
Insurers vote for MIB to handle terrorism claims where a vehicle has been used as a weapon in a move welcomed by Biba.
GRP’s County Group buys Guardian in "first of many" deals
The deal sees County take a major stake in the business and was for an undisclosed sum.
#insagepeople 23 - 27 July 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Clear secures refinancing deal with ECI Partners
Broker to use new funds to make acquisitions and invest in people, technology and innovation.
Finch Insurance Brokers returns to profitable growth in 2017
MD Mike Latham still targeting £10m income by 2020.
Trident switches from Open GI to Applied Systems
CEO Robert Marshall says decision was made for financial reasons.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Jonathan Swift and Ida Axling discuss the stories behind the headlines of this week's most read.
Beazley's pre-tax profit falls 64% in H1 2018
Lloyd's insurer hit by reserve strengthening in its property division and lower investment returns.
SEIB looking for more deals after Equicover book buy
Broker added £250,000 of GWP to portfolio.
Quizzical questions: 20 July 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Providers prepare for FCA affordability rule changes hitting premium finance
Biba calls for level playing field with direct insurers.
Share your views: The Broker Choice Survey is open
Our re-branded Sentiment Survey is seeking broker opinion and will help Insurance Age choose the winners of the very first Broker Choice Awards taking place at Expo in November.
Former Axa claims handler jailed for fraud
Fraudster sentenced to a year in prison after stealing more than £10,000 from Aviva, RSA, Allianz, Direct Line and Axa.
FCA prepares for hard Brexit
Regulator says passporting issue needs to be solved.
MVP the “ideal partner” for Ataraxia, says Stuart Randall
Former CEO has no plans for what comes next after 44 years in insurance.
Reg UK reveals where brokers can access Biba’s standard Toba
The standard agreement, which Biba said can save brokers up to 80 hours of work, can now be issued via the RegTech platform.
MVP snaps up stake in Ataraxia as Stuart Randall exits
Ataraxia cites increased growth prospects and sale options for brokers as benefits of the deal.
InsurTech Futures: By Miles launches pay-as-you-go motor policy
New product is underwritten by Axa.
Insurance Cares: FCA plans ‘vulnerable customers’ consultation
The regulator also issued a discussion paper on Duty of Care for firms when dealing with consumers.
Meet the techies: James Noble
MyFirstUK's managing director explains how the broker uses social media to engage with customers.
One Broker axes KTIB brand
NWBIB is also set to go as the business brings majority of its brands under the One Broker umbrella.
Whiplash reforms delayed until 2020
Government pushes date back for “extensive testing”.
Resisting Toba change would be “lunacy” – Tim Ryan
Chairman of Biba’s committee urges industry to back new offering.
InsurTech Futures: Rise in start-ups coming in from adjacent industries
Research from Startupbootcamp and PwC reveals rapid evolution in the InsurTech arena.