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Biba launches 2016 manifesto
Manifesto focuses on accessing insurance, cyber risks, claims, motor, flood, Europe and fair regulation.
Broker FSCS management fees to increase
Sector expected to pay £9.5m towards management expenses in 2016/17, up from £6.6m for 2015/16.
Brokers ‘in the dark’ regarding Insurance Act, says law firm
Research finds that more guidance is needed ahead of August 2016 implementation.
Be Wiser sets 350 new jobs target
Recruitment would take the broker to over 1,000 staff.
Biba and the government welcome fraud recommendations
Insurance Fraud Taskforce has made suggestions on how to tackle fraud in the insurance sector.
Biba teams up with government on cyber
Trade body, ABI and government also continues agreement to improve transparency for older customers.
Brokers anticipate the Biba manifesto
Brokers share what they would campaign on ahead of the launch of the 2016 Biba manifesto.
Accelerate agrees three-year deal with JRW Group
Underwriter will provide exclusive capacity for sports broker.
Broker business picks up at fastest pace since 2014
CBI/PwC survey reveals that business volumes increased in the last quarter of 2015 and are set for “robust growth” over next three months.
Purple reaches 100 as Wilson Insurance Group joins
Manchester-based broker is the 19th new joiner in the past 12 months.
Big data increases political risk, says report
Report also mentions FinTech as a major threat for established financial institutions.
Transactor reveals further growth in 2015
Software specialists set to open new office in Macedonia.
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Biba seeks to develop SME flooding solution
Association working on a solution for affordable flood insurance for businesses excluded from Flood Re.
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Willis’ new network structure up and running
Network services director Anne Hughes says 85% of N2 members have signed up to the new proposition.
NIG to cut 71 jobs across Bristol and Manchester
Jobs will be lost at the insurer's underwriting centres in offshoring move.
Car insurance premiums see biggest annual rise since 2011
Research cites higher repair costs and IPT rise.
Hyperion CEO: £84.1m loss "does not tell story of the group"
CEO says the group will focus on the expertise and knowledge it possesses following acquisitions.
ABI's Huw Evans focuses on sustainable development after floods
The director general also says the FCA faces big questions in 2016.
Hyperion's revenue increases 50% to £299m
But the group made a loss of £81.4m as a result of acquisition costs.
H&H celebrates chartered award
Carlisle and Durham-based broker has achieved corporate chartered broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
RSA settles with Philip Smith
Insurer strikes deal with former CEO in Ireland.
RCIB buys three motor breakdown brands from ERS
Deal includes transfer of 150,000 customers.