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InsurTech Futures: Investment in InsurTech sees 237% hike
Insurance more collaborative than banking, according to Accenture.
Staysure to create over 120 jobs
Company says new roles will come on stream during 2016.
Government looking at a Flood Re style for SMEs, says Cameron
Prime Minister confirms government is looking at a flood insurance solution for small businesses.
FCA goes on tour
Regulator aims to talk face-to-face with around 3,000 firms as it meets businesses, including brokers, across the UK.
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Sarah Mallaby
As regulation of claims management companies is relinquished by Government and handed to the Financial Conduct Authority, what lies ahead for insurance companies?
One Call expands commercial division
Decision sees business lines arm rebranded and new staff join.
The only way is ethics, says UK Broker Awards winner
Event hailed as opportunity for brokers of all sizes to fly the flag on quality.
Global Risk Partners backs Lonmar MBO
Peter Cullum-backed firm says Lloyd's broker is "highly complementary" to its other businesses.
Biba acknowledges positive news on FSCS
Trade body criticises “fundamentally unfair” aspect of the compensation scheme.
Unite union “strongly opposes” RSA redundancy pay proposals
Insurer consulting on halving payouts for staff employed before April 2013.
Video: Liverpool Regional Review Part 1
Ida Axling meets with local brokers in Liverpool to discuss the market.
JLT predicts £34m hit at start of year
Bulk of charge comes from settlement costs in Willis court case.
Brokers’ FSCS levy comes in at £8m
Organisation confirms total levy of £337m.
Compass MBO plans confirmed
Management buyout on the cards as Compass is in active talks with “wholly supportive” Arthur J Gallagher.
GI firms pass stress test
PRA writes to general insurance CEOs with results of stress testing in run up to Solvency II and firms are described as “resilient”.
PIB Insurance Brokers opens in Leeds
Leeds office, which will focus on professional indemnity, will be led by Michael Eardley.
Bexhill UK launches peer to peer lending platform
Orchard Lending Club focuses on the insurance premium finance market and matches brokers with people who want to lend money.
SME reputation product launched
RiskEye product will be available to brokers and underwritten by AIG from 1 May.
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Broking Break: Reputation – the invisible risk
Ian Gardner, partner at insurance advisers Moore Stephens, outlines five key things brokers need to know.
MVP invests in Kingsway
Cullum-backed Minority Venture Partners takes stake in niche commercial broker.
RSA plans to halve redundancy payouts for staff
Proposal affects staff employed before April 2013.
Video: Aviva upgrades high-net-worth dvision
Aviva, which insures one in four UK homes, has relaunched its high net worth division to offer brokers a dedicated and bespoke expert underwriting service for this growing group of customers.