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Experts urge brokers to abide by the rules following Towergate's £2.6m fine
The FCA says it has previously issued warnings to the industry on the importance of complying with client money rules.
New underwriting structure will make life easier for brokers, promises Charles Franks
Tokio Marine Kiln brings underwriting into four divisions.
Towergate accepts £2.6m FCA fine
Consolidator hit by £2.6m fine from regulator for client and insurer money failings.
FCA fines Towergate £2.6m
Regulator discovered a number of weaknesses in relation to Towergate's protection of client and insurer money.
Markel UK launches technology liability insurance
Insurer rolls out new policy after broker feedback.
Tokio Marine Kiln restructures underwriting divisions
Non-London teams to work on sector lines rather than by geographical locations.
Former FCA boss Wheatley paid £827,000 for final year
Increase includes pay to 31 July 2016 after leaving in September last year.
GRP set to swoop for One Commercial from Primary Group - report
Lorica CEO Matt Bray says the broker is not in talks with GRP.
Finch eyeing up acquisitions, says MD
Broker looking to close a £3m deal "quickly".
Biba joins up with Bollington to provide care polices
The care combined policies will offer covers including material damage, business interruption, employers' liability and public liability up to £10m.
Aviva moves to tackle underinsurance for SMEs
Insurer enhances Shop and Salon as well as Office and Surgery for small business customer polices.
Zurich launches Future Proofing Broking video
Video part of bespoke series to promote fresh thinking in the sector.
Brightside teams up with Covéa in capacity deal
Deal covers broker's motor book and "fills the gap left by Markerstudy".
Una adds Berns Brett as a new member
Second agreement in a week takes alliance up to 13 members.
InsurTech Futures: Telematics the proof point for InsurTech
Octo Telematics vice president Jonathan Hewett says telematics technology is big opportunity for brokers.
Comparethemarket preparing for £2bn listing - reports
BGL to hold a beauty parade of investment banks to lead the float.
Network researchers launch call for action
Results to be revealed at the Broker Expo in Coventry this November.
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Car insurance premiums rise nearly 20% in a year
High costs and complexity of repairing cars fitted with expensive technology increased premiums.
Ecclesiastical: Underinsurance still a problem in HNW
Head of art and private clients Giles Fairmann urges industry to raise awareness of underinsured contents as provider targets growth in HNW sector.
Das vs Asplin and others case referred to Crown Court
The private prosecution Das is making against former CEO Paul Asplin and others on fraud and conspiracy charges will be heard at Southwark Crown Court in August.
Allianz targets motor trade with product refresh
Insurer says it is aiming for top spot in the UK.
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Bluefin buys Osbornes Insurance Oxford
Consolidator strikes deal with Bluefin Network member.