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Allianz to get £250m commercial business boost from LV deal
Transfer to start in third quarter.
CII launches apprenticeships programme
The Aspire programme has been developed to offer purpose-built and standardised training and access to funding.
Biba confirms another year in Manchester for the 2019 conference
Event will be the sixth in a row in the city.
Pen writing up takeover “shopping list”
MGA ready to return to the buying trail after pause since 2015.
Redundancy threat for 15 people in Zurich's Bristol office
This follows Zurich's underwriting restructure, but the insurer states it is not looking to cut its headcount, as it moves to close Bristol base.
MPs concerned re whiplash reforms
Justice Committee “troubled” by the reliability of insurer fraud data ahead of secondary legislation on personal injury reform.
Biba 2018: Brexit – what next for brokers?
Experts share their views on the challenges for insurance, government infighting, transition periods and how brokers can start preparing now.
UK to remain in motor insurance ‘free circulation zone’
The decision means insurers will not have to issue ‘Green Cards’ when motorists wish to drive in EU member states after Brexit.
Brightside in multi-million pound six-year deal with Close Brothers Premium Finance
Deal expected to start at £60m annually but comes with room for growth.
Ageas Q1 results "significantly hit" by bad weather
UK CEO Andy Watson says provider wants to grow in commercial lines.
Marsh Networks teams with bank to fund member acquisition drive
The broker will work with Shawbrook Bank in order help support its network members with M&A aims.
Biba 2018: FCA pledges “perennial” client money focus
The regulator spoke at a panel session on how customers are at the heart of the broker business at the Biba conference.
Biba 2018: Biba creates business interruption template to tackle underinsurance
Trade body collaborated with brokers and insurers to create the template.
Aviva scoops top spot in Brokerbility survey
Allianz drops to second place with RSA in third.
Biba 2018: FCA to publish report on dual pricing by autumn
The City watchdog will report on its investigation into dual pricing in the autumn, a conference heard.
Endsleigh picks SSP in five year deal
Broker moves away from maintaining its own software and infrastructure.
Biba 2018: Biba reveals ‘dating agency’ plans for InsurTechs
Service being developed with Covéa and Broker Direct.
Biba 2018: White pledges innovation support and attacks regulation
Conference address sees Biba commit to innovation and address the weight of regulation for the UK broker community.
Jackson Lee unveils business travel product
Policy, underwritten by a Lloyd’s syndicate, is available through the MGA's online broker facility.
Griffiths & Armour leaves SSP for Acturis
Software company says the migration is now complete.
ERS to launch new eTrade platform
Motor insurer says its most specialist products will be made available online to brokers.
XL Catlin launches leisure product
Offering designed to help protect visitor attractions against security threats and catastrophic injury claims.
Biba 2018: Biba launches cyber insurance guide for brokers
Trade body has partnered with CFC.
Gallagher monitoring President Donald Trump’s Iran sanctions move
Broker ran the business out of UK and Norway.