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Looking to the future
Premium Finance Week: Despite coronavirus the broker space is still set to be a hive of activity for the remainder of 2020. Jonathan Swift finds out more with Close Brothers’ Paul Trail and Steve Wallis.
Action group brands insurers' focus on lack of specific pandemic cover 'a diversionary tactic'
Insurers’ repeated argument that policies were not intended to cover pandemics has been described as “a diversionary tactic” on the third day of the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case.
S&G Risk Solutions buys BLW Insurance Brokers
The deal is S&G's first after it was formed in March 2020 with the aim to support smaller brokers.
Insurance Covid-Cast: How has staff productivity been impacted by remote working?
For the 35th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a panel of senior insurance managers to discuss how productive staff have been since Covid-19 lockdown, and whether it has changed as restrictions have eased?
Supporting clients with Payment Services
Premium finance Week: How can brokers use technology (specifically Payment Services) to help and support their clients?
FCA picks apart insurer reliance on Hurricane Katrina judgment in BI test case
On the second day of the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case, the regulator’s lawyers argued there are key issues with the Hurricane Katrina Orient Express judgment insurers are expected to lean on during the case.
CMA launches official inquiry into Ardonagh’s Bennetts deal
The regulatory body must make a decision on whether to refer the merger for further investigation by 16 September this year.
Ex-Kwik Fit and Sure Thing! boss Devine joins Ceta-owner Atec Group as CEO
He replaces John Bibby, who has stepped down from the business but remains a shareholder.
Adapting to change
Premium Finance Week: Close Brothers, Paul Trail and Steve Wallis reflect on how brokers have responded to the challenge of Covid-19.
AllClear launches travel package with Covid-19 cover
The product is backed by Mapfre and AllClear CEO Chris Rolland confirms it is available for other brokers to sell.
FCA versus insurers as test case showdown begins
It was confirmed up to 370,000 policyholders may be affected by the test case which aims to decide on the validity of business interruption cover during the coronavirus outbreak.
Insurtech start-up Coverly closes for new business
The SME specialist says existing customers remain covered as it confirms it closed on 17 July.
Profits up at Thomas Carroll in 2019
Welsh broker also reveals turnover increase as CEO Rhys Thomas states the company is "confident" it will emerge from the Covid-19 crisis stronger than before.
Blog: Optimistic brokers need to think about the future opportunity now
Premium Finance Week: As we kick off a partnership looking into the premium finance space alongside Close Brothers, the CEO, Sharon Bishop shares her take on the business outlook amid coronavirus.
PIB spent £75.6m on deals in 2019
CFO Ryan Brown says the consolidator has a "very healthy pipeline" of future acquisitions, as PIB's GWP hits £986m.
FCA seeks views on SM&CR following deadline extension
The regulator has published a consultation paper on amending its rules in the wake of coronavirus.
Insurers haul brokers into FCA BI case again
A joint skeleton argument attacks the FCA’s stance that SME customers are not sophisticated insurance buyers because they used brokers and slams Contra Proferentem as “restrictive” and “out of step”.
Motor premiums fall but Covid-19 clouds analysis
Prices fell by 5% in the last quarter according to the Confused/Willis Towers Watson index.
People Moves Round-up: 13 - 17 July 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Insurers argue FCA victory would lead to ‘injustice’
Defendants in the Financial Conduct Authority’s BI test case warn providers could be liable for losses they never agreed to cover.
Biba reports conference cancellation coverage
The trade body said in its accounts that it was “indemnified against significant financial loss” and is now looking at how it can host future events.
Direct Line buys start-up broker Brolly
The Brolly team, including founder Phoebe Hugh, is set to move across to Direct Line once the deal is completed.
Blog: Covid-19 - the ultimate test for legacy systems
Ignite Insurance Systems' Toby MacLachlan on why brokers should upgrade their policy management systems to operate better in the 'new normal'.
Jensten Group buys PI broker in second lockdown deal
HTC Associates, based in Derbyshire, brings around £5m in GWP to Jensten.