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Arag sees GWP and profits rise in 2013
Legal expenses specialist grew policy numbers across personal and commercial lines.
Keating promises no “Dear John” letters from UK General
Provider to reduce commercial agencies from 1,500.
Lark partners with Law Society
Broker to supply motor product to Law Society members.
Smaller brokers should prepare for impact of FCA conflicts review
Compliance expert warns that whole market will be affected by review findings.
Broker conflicts are not properly managed, says FCA
Regulator looked into seven of the largest firms serving small business customers.
UK General to cut back on commercial broker agencies
Insurer states having 1,500 broker relationships “isn’t possible” in new strategy.
Mark Carney's insurance warning opens debate
BoE governor warned that insurance executives will be held to account over any issues.
Lloyd’s splits finance and operations role as Savage departs
Lloyd's recruits from Catlin to fill operations position.
Saga valuation comes in at £2.1bn
Insurer sets share price at £1.85.
Allianz cutting almost 100 jobs as it closes two branches
Provider to shut up shop in Milton Keynes and Bristol.
Brokerbility survey reveals improved insurer performance
Axa tops network’s poll of members.
Chadwick swaps SSP for Transactor
New recruit brings 23 years’ experience at SSP to the role.
FCA publishes claims thematic review in full
Regulator revealed initial findings in April of review into household and travel insurance claims handling.
BIBA Fever episode 5: So long and thanks for the jellybeans
One week on from the close of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and Insurance Age reflects on the event in the final episode of Biba Fever 2014.
Allianz promotes Ball to head of engineering inspection
Ball steps up from underwriting and operations manager role.
Amlin UK reports fall in GWP
Group sees income rise overall.
Broker Direct commits to price match RSA personal motor business for members
Company vows to maintain deal for at least 12 months.
RSA reveals 800 brokers affected by motor cuts
Provider commits to a "sensibly managed handover period".
RSA reduces personal motor broker business by 35% and cuts 40 roles
Provider will downsize Belfast and Manchester operations.
Marsh appoints placement leader on SME business
Bramall moves from casualty placement role at broker.
Capital Z invests $50m in Lloyd’s broker owner BMS Associates
Investment to be used to expand broking and underwriting businesses.
Commercial Express launches hobby and club policy
Product covers social activity groups but excludes most sports clubs.
Allianz appoints Gill to lead in Newcastle
Provider expects to complete its team rebuild by the end of June.
Broker Network targets revealed
Towergate-owned network aiming to add 20 new members and lose "fewer than 12" in Q1.