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Zurich takes firm stance against fraud despite court reversal
Insurer disappointed by Court of Appeal ruling in favour of claimant.
Biba chief bemoans expensive regulation as FCA proposes 8.4% hike
White highlights brokers already face the most expensive regulation in the world.
CII survey lifts lid on industry pay rates
Survey looking into workplace salaries shows gender imbalance is a challenge for the industry.
DVLA and MIB had weekly meetings about MyLicence
Agency confirms no individual insurers were involved in the meetings.
Covéa sees GWP and profit rise
Insurer's combined operating ratio improved to 97.8%.
Cyber Essentials: Practicalities for brokers
Jack Elliott-Frey of brokers Safeonline shares tips for brokers on cyber insurance.
RSA chief digital officer leaves
Ian Hood exits insurer to pursue opportunities in a new sector.
Towergate closes Jedburgh office in Scotland
Consolidator confirms there are no job losses as staff relocate to Galashiels.
Best brokers have a full understanding of risk - Dominic Christian
Aon UK CEO says brokers must also be advisors and consultants and not just the transactors of a generation ago.
FCA data shows complaints about insurance intermediaries continue to fall
Fourth consecutive half year of falling complaints.
PPI complaints fell in the second half of 2014
Overall number of complaints to financial services firms fell 7% compared to the first six months of the year.
Sterling launches e-trade service for brokers
Offering comes with three new commercial e-trade products.
Optimism up among brokers and insurers
Financial services survey shows increases in business volumes and profitability.
Fitch gives Ageas A+ rating with stable outlook
Agency says Ageas Insurance is core to the group.
Gocompare welcomes FCA social media guidance
Aggregator says it doesn't rely on the medium to drive business.
UK General posts £436m GWP for 2015
Group CEO Peter Hubbard says the insurer is aiming for half a billion pounds.
Towergate ownership change set for April
Broker announces sanctioning of Schemes of Arranges which will see control go to unsecured creditors.
Gallagher and Ross agree on speedy trial in July
Judge approves trial against all three defendants commencing in July.
RK Harrison claims “record” results
Turnover increases 8% to £124.6m while pre-tax profit grows to £34m.
Select Committee slams FCA over insurance briefing
MPs warn that problems may still exist at the regulator.
Swinton to cut 10% of support staff
Consultation period to last for 30 days.
Sean Rocks to leave Liberty
Alan Telford to take on chief underwriting officer role in commercial.
Qdos launches broker platform
Qdos launches cloud-based broker platform, Qube, to allow access to over 60 products.
Gallagher takes David Ross to court
Broker confirms it's taking legal action against former boss Ross, Mark Mugge and Chris Keey.