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Gang collared after £95,000 card scam on 1st Central uncovered
Thirteen fraudsters were sentenced for conspiracy after the fraud was found out and reported to IFED.
Thistle launches high risk and construction products
MGA takes on new staff to run the schemes.
FSB affinity scheme moves from Towergate after 20 years
The FSB has teamed up with Markel Holdings to set up its own broker, Ruskin Square, to manage the insurance offering and David Perry is leading the project.
Claims job losses due to fewer cases and digitalisation, says Allianz’s Gibson
Boss says the latest cut is last in claims for the foreseeable future.
InsurTech Futures: New platform to support the broker market, says Fraser Edmond
Former Aviva broker distribution director says the platform will use broker data to connect brokers and insurers.
“Business as usual” for brokers amid LV and Allianz redundancy risk
400 people could be laid off at both insurers following the “game-changing” transfer of personal lines to LV and commercial lines to Allianz.
Eighty claims people at risk at Allianz
Job losses in addition to 400 potential redundancies caused by Allianz/LV merger.
Up to 400 redundancies from LV/Allianz deal
260 people in the LV commercial broker and claims division are at risk alongside 140 people from Allianz’s UK personal lines business.
Aston Scott Group reveals final set of results before Lark merger
Profits are up at the consolidator as it looks to make more acquisitions.
Chubb GWP grows but profits drop in 2017
Overseas general insurance division posts rise in net written premiums but COR worsens.
InsurTech Futures: Former Aviva director Fraser Edmond sets up broker data sharing platform
Start-up targets up to 100 brokers to join the platform in the next year.
Gibbs to focus on people and partnerships to build RSA with brokers
New boss of commercial risk solutions prioritises flexibility and ease of doing business.
Number of cyber-attacks reported to FCA rose by 80% in 2017
Financial services firms urged to take action after 69 material attacks were declared to the regulator last year.
Income and Ebitda up at Romero in 2017
Broker says increased consolidation is bringing the company opportunities.
Insurers given December start date for Senior Managers and Certification Regime
Brokers still facing a 2019 implementation date.
Video: A Broking Minute with Neil Hancock
The director of Meadons reveals all about his brush with fame.
GRP buys agricultural specialist Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers
Deal includes oversight of FAB network.
Optimism plummets among brokers
Insurers were even less optimistic according to the quarterly CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey.
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Fresh boosts profits in 2017 with tech drive
Business spent £1m on technology to improve performance.
Brokers urged to take action on client money handling after One Call's FCA fine
Firm also faces £4.6m hit as it suffers first known renewal fees suspension.
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One Call responds to huge FCA costs and £4.6m renewal hit
One Call and Radford express regret for client money “miscalculation” and insist their intention was to help consumers.
One Call faces £4.6m hit on top of £1m+ FCA fines
CEO John Lawrence Radford is also prohibited from having any responsibility for client money and/or insurer money and criticised for “lack of competence”.