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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.
Romero increases profit to £1.2m
Broker says it has “tripled business” over five years as Ebitda grows 50.9% and commissions increase to £9.3m.
PwC predicts “mixed” household premiums after floods
Competition in household will see premiums drop in 2016 with commercial premiums falling as motor rises following impact of flooding and petrol price reductions.
Fisher pledges to focus on professionalism and diversity
New CII CEO “looking forward” to starting on 1 February and keen to build on foundations laid by outgoing CEO Sandy Scott.
Ist Central to pursue growth with new Manchester office
Broker plans to create 150 jobs.
Mario Greco being lined up as Zurich CEO say reports
Greco worked for Zurich before joining Generali.