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Bluefin responds to Bruce and GRP counterclaim
Latest updates in the court case between Bluefin versus Global Risk Partners and Mike Bruce.
Bruce and GRP defend Bluefin claims
Defendants submit counter claim following injunction which barred GRP from hiring Bluefin staff.
Co-op's GI division makes a loss of £13m
The business also made a loss of £1m in 2014.
Software houses ready to go on Flood Re
Technology firms reject any conflict with insurers in making the scheme available via the broker channel.
Thomas Carroll buys Monmouthshire Insurance Services
Sale comes after strategic review by Monmouthshire Building Society.
InsurTech Futures: FCA commits to innovation
Regulator reveals ‘Regulatory Sandbox’ designed to reduce regulatory burden on innovative firms.
Insurance broker sentenced over commission fees fraud
IFED investigation leads to sentencing at The Old Bailey court in London.
FCA 2016/17 core fees reduced for brokers
However 1.6% reduction could be offset by addition of consumer credit costs.
Insurance revenue and Ebitda drop at the AA
Firm’s annual results show decrease in insurance policy numbers.
John Blundell to leave deputy CEO role at Covéa
Former managing director of Sterling came on board in 2006.
Cherish Insurance Brokers enabling Flood Re for intermediaries
Managing director Neil Bresler says brokers are pushing back already.
Biba demands Flood Re is made widely available via brokers
Trade body urges insurers and software houses to act fast.
THB partners with Unicorn Underwriting on motor fleet
Broker taps into capacity from Berkshire Hathaway International.
Research says Brexit would “damage” insurance
Study claims that two thirds in the insurance market think exiting the EU would be bad for business.
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CFC launches transaction liability suite
The capacity is backed by a number of Lloyd’s syndicates.
Aviva joins Flood Re for direct business with homeowners
Insurer received over 2,000 claims during the recent floods.
Barbara Bradshaw joins TEn as non-exec director
Bradshaw was previously CEO of the IIB and also worked with Biba.
Paul Williams to leave Thistle Insurance Services
His departure follows plans by JLT Group, the MGA's parent company, to merge Thistle with JLT Specialty.
Flood Re publishes list of insurers
Aviva, Hiscox, Legal & General, LV and More Than among firms which will offer policies backed by the scheme.
Arc Legal and Road Halo offer new distribution model for motor legal cover
Motor prosecution defence insurance can be bought as an add-on or standalone product.
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