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SSP says there is “disconnect” between service expectations and reality
SSP CEO Laurence Walker speaks out and says that increased scrutiny from the FCA was timely.
Jackson Lee Underwriting leisure division launches
Products available to brokers through its online platform, ABEL.
Swinton focuses on "simplify" strategy as profits drop 26%
Company secretary, Annabel Wilson, stated in the accounts statement that the market continued to remain very competitive in 2015, with lower volumes leading to the reduction in turnover.
Average comprehensive car premiums continue to rise
Research says higher repair costs and increase in Insurance Premium Tax are behind the rising premiums.
Regional commercial manager leaves Swinton
Matthew Stuttard looked after Burnley, Leeds, Burton, Stone, Cowes, Chandlers Ford and Chertsey.
Building Block unveils homebuyer product
Policy to protect homebuyers if a sale falls through.
Esure shareholders to vote on Gocompare demerger
Approval of the demerger depends on a meeting to be held next month.
Biba hosts “full and frank” meeting with SSP
The meeting took place between brokers and SSP and the software house promised to visit affected brokers within a month.
Swinton relocates Manchester HQ
Broker chooses city centre location as part of wider investment strategy.
InsurTech Futures: Aviva to use HomeServe LeakBot
A smart connected water leak detector is set to be offered by Aviva to customers.
Biba urges Enterprise brokers to provide liquidator with policy details
Biba warned that there was little time for brokers to make alternative arrangements for clients. The provisional liquidator is set to go to the Gibraltarian courts on 26 October.
InsurTech Futures: Broking and InsurTech – the future decoded
As InsurTech Futures relaunches with Open GI as a sponsor, Andrew Savigar at Premium Choice, shares his thoughts on embracing new technologies.
UK General ordered to review AR arrangements
It is believed that the insurer has stopped its appointed representatives (ARs) from selling general insurance products.
RSA opens Birmingham trading site
Insurer confirms approximately 200 people were made redundant in Birmingham restructure.
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Video: Newcastle regional review - part one
Insurance Age met with broker experts in the North East.
CII launches New Generation Group for 2017
The talent programme includes a specialist broking group.
Brokers urged to make changes to grow
It is absolutely key to understand your numbers, to understand where every pound and premium is placed to ensure growth.
A&A Group moves into profit for 2015
Group CEO Tony Allen hails “greatly improved” results for the broker and its parent company.
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Video: A broking minute with Tony Knight of Knightsure
Tony tackles a broking minute revealing his preferred superpower, his favourite sandwich filling and much more.
Simon Green to leave the FCA
Regulator confirms current director of general insurance and protection is set to depart.
Hiscox unveils crime product for SMEs
Cover includes theft of money, fraud and reputational damage.
Autonet posts £9m profit in 2015
The firm saw profit jump some 19 percent last year in the run up to the sale.