News
Gibraltar-based Service Company Insurance closes to new business
Motor insurer closes £100m book to new business due to difficult market but pledges to help brokers and policyholders.
Biba launches funding facility for members
Trade body has teamed up with Integritas to provide expert advice and access to funding.
FCA to focus on appointed representatives and big data
The regulator says it will publish final client money rules this year.
Academy buys Dunelm Insurance Brokers
Broker targeting £33m of turnover in 2015.
Broker Apprentice finalist joins Hamilton Fraser
Holly Markham takes on the role of business development executive.
Saga joins Biba
Saga joins trade association and will be involved in its motor panel and regulatory working party.
Alps moves capacity to Arc Legal on motor legal expenses
Company investigating opportunities to expand in schemes market with brokers.
Ace launches clinical trial product
Ace group offers cover to life sciences firms with specialist clinical trial programme.
Government teams up with Marsh on cyber risk
Marsh and the government launch report aiming to make the UK a global hub for cyber insurance.
Allianz develops legal negligence product
Product designed to enable consumers and businesses to take action agains negligent law firms.
Axa UK unveils £5m broker fund as it targets 95% COR
Insurer looking to grow mid-market share from 3% to 15% over five years.
MGA focusing on employer indemnity opens for business
Concordia set up as a managing general agent to cover employee risks and will distribute through brokers.
Gallagher's Dalgarno moves to Towergate
Gallagher's chief risk officer to take on the same role at Towergate.
PI Protect launches office insurance packages
Three policies designed to cover the range of needs for workplace environments.
Home and Legacy relaunches landlord insurance
The high net worth specialist says policy now includes improved liability limits and loss of rent cover.
UKinsuranceNET aims to double GWP over three years
Specialist property broker teams up with Acturis to target new business using technology.
No claims bonus deadline extended
Biba welcomes CMA decision to extend deadline for protected no claims bonus information to August 2016.
CMA opts to ban all motor aggregator deals
Regulator decides that price parity agreements between insurers and brokers and price comparison sites should be banned across the board.
Marsh ProBroker research shows SMEs lack protection
Network calls on brokers to help SMEs protect themselves against financial and technological risks.
The Budget: sector welcomes Osborne’s decisions
Brokers and experts say Budget changes could be good for business with SME growth a key measure.
La Playa plans further expansion
Niche markets broker intends to open offices in California and Singapore.
Allianz launches PI product for brokers
Professional indemnity package made available to UK broker market following six month pilot scheme.
Ageas opens small fleet policy to brokers
Product covers small fleets with up to 25 vehicles and will be available via e-trade portal.
ABI publishes fraud report
Research aims to shed insight into the thinking of insurance fraudsters.