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Elite Insurance withdraws from solicitors’ PI market
Insurer cites unsustainable premium prices, fraud and proposed legal changes as factors in the decision.
Swinton confirms swap from SSP to CDL
Some legacy systems “not fit for purpose” – CDL roll-out to start this year with end of 2017 completion.
Tim Rolfe to leave Canopius at the end of March
Rolfe has held the retail CEO position for more than five years.
MP criticises distorted FCA funding in Parliament
Former broker Craig Tracey MP says FCA regulation of the insurance industry is not proportionate.
Swinton to move from SSP to CDL for retail business
Timings still to be confirmed.
Pen Underwriting enhances delegated commercial business
Key areas to undergo improvement include compliance and governance and technical support.
FCA, FOS, FSCS branded “not fit for purpose”
MPs raise Early Day Motion in Parliament.
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O'Roarke: Horwich Farrelly is something "completely different"
LV managing director says he will miss the "buzz and energy" at the insurer.
Axa receives customer satisfaction accolade
Brokers' perception of the insurer was assessed by a consultancy.
Towergate targets corporate and mid-market with three hires
Consolidator adds from Willis, BLP Insurance and NFU.
FCA hands out £15.5m of fines for solicitors’ PI and other insurance schemes’ failures
First ever fine for a person for undertaking FCA regulated activities without approval.
Abbey Insurance to further grow branch network
Broker says focus will be on integration and opening new offices following purchase of Open + Direct.
Abbey Insurance buys Open + Direct
All Open + Direct staff and branches across Northern Ireland to transfer from Swinton to Abbey Insurance.
County Group buys George Williams Insurance Services
Acquisition is County Group's fourth in seven months.
LV’s O’Roarke signs up as Horwich Farrelly chairman
Law firm also reveals new brand and website.
Henderson raises possibility of AIM flotation
Broker states it is on the verge of its next acquisition.
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Unite to enter discussions with RSA
Union says insurer’s Birmingham office closure is “big blow” for local finance sector.
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Compass adds ten new members
Gallagher network says brokers have joined in 2016.
New FCA boss says no return to "shoot first" mentality
Andrew Bailey to take softer approach than Martin Wheatley.
Brightside hires Sweeney as managing director
Former Sterling director of GI to be responsible for broker's Southampton and Torquay business.