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ABI hits out at FSCS fee proposals
Biba says brokers should not be worse off and calls again for a separate funding class.
FCA publishes fresh FSCS consultation
Regulator reveals proposals on moving protection intermediaries into the general insurance class, the Lloyd’s contribution, and fees to those dealing with unrated insurers.
Aon buys Henderson Insurance Broking Group
Henderson to be part of Aon Risk Solutions UK.
Meet the Broker Apprentices 2017: Ryan Ruthven
Find out who the final contestant in this year's competition is
IPT raises £4.8bn a year
ABI calls on government to cease this tax “raid on the responsible” and say no to further rises as report highlights lack of consumer awareness about the tax.
Interview: Martin Oliver moves on
Oliver admits he is relishing not knowing what the future holds as he says goodbye to Arthur J Gallagher and reflects on his time with the broker.
Broking break: Your Top Five
This week's most read stories include two broker deals, a scheme launch, one new broker and the unveiling of an MGA.
Meet the Broker Apprentices 2017: Luke Perkins
The penultimate competitor in this year's Broker Apprentice
Modest increase in home insurance premiums
The AA Insurance Premium Index for Q3 2017 shows a small rise but includes warning that costs could increase if bad weather and IPT bite.
Quizzical Questions: 27 October 2017
Have you been paying attention this week? Test out your knowledge with our topical news quiz.
Treasury Committee calls for changes to Solvency II post-Brexit
Committee wants discussion between the PRA and the industry in response to "practical difficulties" of Solvency II.
Car premiums drop in third quarter 2017
Research by the AA shows first decline since Q1 2016.
Sian Fisher insists Aldermanbury sale will result in savings long term
The CII CEO responded to criticism about the decision to sell the historic Aldermanbury building to the City of London Corporation.
Meet the Broker Apprentices 2017: Chloe Murray
The latest contestant in Broker Apprentice 2017 is revealed
InsurTech Futures: Hood Group partners with Gary Lineker-backed start-up Neos
Broker to provide administration services for Neos' smart home insurance proposition.
Nexus buys trade credit broker Credit Risk Solutions
Credit Risk Solutions will continue to be led by its founding shareholders amid plans to make regional acquisitions.
Markerstudy brings together retail and affinity operations
Ross Barrington to lead the new combined division.
Insurance Linx buys Swadlincote-based broker
Deal marks the broker's ninth acquisition.
InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe raises £2.4m in super seed round
App-based start-up says investment by Talis Capital and Peterson Ventures will go towards technical development and expanding its team.
Meet the Broker Apprentices 2017: Peter Marezana
Meet the next Broker Apprentice taking part in this year's competition
Inaugural profit for Lorica bosses Marelli and Puttnam
Company delivers £847,000 Ebitda profit for start of 2017.
Social engineering fastest rising cause of data breaches
Beazley report reveals hacking and malware attacks are also on the rise for financial institution firms.
PPI complaints on the rise following FCA advert, says the FOS
Two-year campaign encourages customers to act before complaints deadline in August 2019.
Meet the Broker Apprentices 2017: Katie Ellis
Time to introduce the next participant in the running for this year's Broker Apprentice