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FCA issues guidance on financial promotions via social media
Regulator says communications must be fair, clear and not misleading.
Ageas confirms "small number" of support staff at risk of redundancy
Insurer in talks with staff across UK about proposed changes to support functions.
CII revamps requirements for corporate chartered status
Firms will also have to satisfy requirements around conduct and culture from 1 July.
ICB Group releases first full year results
CEO Neil Campling says broker has its eye on acquisitions.
Cheltenham charity bets: Gold Cup day
The Gold Cup is one of the highlights of the racing calendar, but who have our brokers and insurers picked to power up that famous hill and win the prize?
Chubb UK underwriting service centre manager departs
Stuart Payne leaves after 17 years with insurer.
Revenue up at Robertson Taylor
Entertainment broker says total premium placed in 2014 exceeds £100m for the first time.
New broker head in Scotland for Zurich
David Brown replaces Chris Sime who was promoted in January.
Jelf buys Hamilton Bond
Management team stays at loss adjuster.
Insurance industry launches new framework for apprenticeships
The guidelines have been drawn up by the likes of Biba, the CII and ABI.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day three
St Patrick’s Day at the track means the Guinness is flowing and Irish hopes are high – but who have our brokers and insurers put their stake on?
Intelligent Insurance makes deal with Arc Legal
Arc Legal to provide new specialist home insurance broker with legal expenses scheme.
Towergate appoints Wood as CEO of Paymentshield
Former Ecclesiastical UK managing director Steve Wood returns to the insurance industry to join Towergate's executive team.
Biba to issue Insurance Act guidance at May conference
Chief executive Steve White said the association is working with David Hertzell who was behind legislation.
Turnover up but profits fall at Transasctor in 2014
Executive chairman Ray Vincent keen to invest for future profits and grow staff numbers.
O’Roarke looking to motor growth in 2015
LV chief expects premiums to rise 5-6% in personal motor over 2015.
Former Policy Shop MD returns to the market
Sean Byrne sets up consultancy designed to help brokers grow.
LV “very happy” with 2014 results
CEO admits that second half of the year was “more challenging” than the first.
Business as usual at Barbon, says Totty
CEO Martin Totty hopes to invent more products but rules out acquisitions in the short-term, following private equity deal.
Digital edition: Going for growth
Our exclusive digital edition examines the opportunities and pitfalls for brokers over the rest of 2015.
LV COR improves to record 96.1% in 2014
Operating profit grows 14% to £92m.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day two
Ladies Day has brought out a host of tipsters in the broking world – but who do they think will be first over the line?
Axa launches e-traded commercial combined
Product targets clients with turnover of up to £5m.
Towergate files for bankruptcy protection in US
Towergate Finance goes to US court to see through restructuring plans.