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UK Broker Awards: Gong "well-deserved"
Hughes says trophy for marketing initiative of the year boosted morale and advises “passionate” brokers to enter awards.
John Moore set to become CII deputy president
CII's members to vote on endorsing nomination of the Thomas Carroll chairman at July AGM.
FCA considers further strengthening of PPI complaints rules
Regulator issues statement to follow up Supreme Court ruling in Plevin v Paragon Personal Finance.
FCA review could lead to fines or penalties for Arthur J Gallagher
Regulator to look into UK governance and control framework following management changes.
Deloitte: Overall UK motor premiums fall by £400m in 2014
Firm says premiums have been steadily declining since 2011 and stood at £13bn last year.
Ex-City insurance employee guilty of fraud
Jay Martin Solder given suspended sentence and ordered to repay £37,000.
ABI defends insurers on SME claims
Association responds to FCA review and says insurers “committed to delivering best possible claims service”.
Xbroker targets £45m GWP as it opens London office
South Wales based MGA hopes to attract new capacity with city office.
FCA review hits out at poor insurance claims service for SMEs
Regulator warns industry that customers need to be put at the heart of the claims service.
LV launches new online tool for brokers
Virtual assistant will enable brokers to ask questions or chat with an LV employee.
S&P assigns Ageas an A- rating
Ratings agency says outlook is positive for insurer.
Marsh ProBroker hits 50 members
Head of networks at Marsh, Martyn Denney, says new additions bring GWP controlled by members up to £275m.
Ian Simons to leave RSA
Social media head on way out but insurer says it remains committed to digital channels.
Amlin’s GWP slips in Q1
Insurer says UK fleet motor rates rose by average of 6.3% in the first three months.
Hastings reports GWP and Ebitda surge in Q1
Group customer numbers rise 19%.
Insurance Island Risks – Axa's David Williams
David Williams, managing director of underwriting at Axa Insurance is our second guest on Insurance Island Risks.
Aviva awarded chartered status for commercial business
MD commercial lines Angus Eaton says certificate will demonstrate the insurer's focus on delivering a first class service to brokers.
North Yorkshire broker charged with causing death through careless driving
Sean McClarron entered a not guilty plea at York Crown Court on Monday.
Golf: Zurich Insurance Masters open for applications
Are you the best golfer in the broker market?
Only ‘handful’ of insurers taking strategic approach to digital
Web-ranking praises Allianz and Aviva for digital offering but says sector does not outperform other industries.
Allianz expands SME offering on Applied Systems
Insurer highlights drive for business growth.
Jelf says award helped with client retention and development
UK Broker Awards also give peer recognition within the industry according to MD Jerry Wilson.
Paul Matthews exits Thistle
The CEO of Thistle, JLT’s managing general agent business, has left.
PPI complaints to Ombudsman fall nearly 50%
PPI makes up 87% of insurance complaints in 2014/15