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White outlines Biba’s achievements in 2014
Biba boss Steve White looks back on 2014 and considers how the government is working to combat fraud.
A&A Group has profitable momentum, says Allen
Management claims the business has the right foundations for growth in 2015.
Top players losing share of household insurance market
Report says a condensed market and a shift in distribution model could threaten future profitability.
Axa’s underwriting model “bearing fruit”
Axa’s Laurent Matras tells us about business in 2014 and what surprised him most during the year.
Working in a winter wonderland
Thankfully he doesn't need it - but we take a look at how much it could cost Father Christmas to insure his magical Christmas Eve journey.
Profits soar by 65% at Henderson
Turnover up to £24.5m for Leeds-based broker.
Towergate trading update reveals further income falls
Troubled consolidator warns of delays on insurer deals.
Haynes hopes for growth
Arag’s David Haynes talks about what surprised him most in 2014.
A&A Group posts £4.5m loss for 2013
Firm reports sharp fall in turnover.
Axa renews with Cherish Insurance
Five-year deal predicted to be worth £20m in GWP.
Japanese insurer invests £105m in Insure The Box telematics firm
Deal sees Catlin get £85m for its stake in technology-based business.
"Double-digit growth" for Bruce Stevenson
Edward Bruce talks about growth in 2014 and predicts it will continue next year.
Index shows falling home and motor insurance premiums
Premiums also fall for SMEs but rise for mid-market commercial businesses.
Staysure to recruit 50 new staff in 2015
Company is looking for full- and part-time sales and customer service staff to meet demand.
Devitt teams with LV on caravan dealer insurance
Deal marks second partnership between insurer and broker in a month.
Simply Business edging toward 300,000 customers
Jasper Martens shares his overview of 2014 and takes about how the line between broker, aggregator, and insurer is blurring.
Stackhouse Poland bosses complete MBO
High net worth specialist chiefs backed by Synova Capital.
Telematics made its mark in 2014
Michael Blaney, Autoline managing director, talks about the impact of technology in 2014.
IFED arrests 1,000th suspected fraudster
Four men arrested under suspicion of insurance fraud as IFED sees the number of suspects top 1,000.
Sharp aims to publicise employee ownership
James Sharp says selling a business to the employees is the only way for brokers to handle succession.
Commercial lines MD Foy leaves Aviva
Foy to quit insurer at end of 2014.
Phil Evans rejoins Carole Nash
Evans returns as operations director after three years away.
Towergate? Marsh? Gallagher? Das? What made the news in 2014?
Your most popular stories of 2014.
Confusion over new FCA rules
Experts fear sales over the phone will have to stop.