News
Biba appoints E S Risk for engineering and inspection scheme
New scheme combines products and training opportunities.
Packetts reveals new business focus as it rebrands
Broker will target SMEs in the region.
Elite Insurance expects to be rated by end of Q2
Provider reversed decision on ratings due to the "demise of other unrated insurers".
Bluefin adds to affinity team with Thistle's Dines
Second ex-Thistle employee to join the team since September 2013.
Broker Network signs up for new product with Markel
Insurer approaching two year anniversary with network.
LV Broker launches new shop product
Product available on both of LV's portals, Easytrade and Gateway.
Chase Templeton buys two PMI specialists in one week
Purchases made as part of "aggressive buy and build" strategy.
Bradford-based 'ghost broker’ jailed for selling invalid car insurance
Fraudster sold insurance in restaurants, internet cafes and by the roadside.
Hastings posts reduced profit while GWP and COR improve
Provider saw acquisition costs double in 2013.
Marsh launches apprentice programme
Initial training to last two years.
RSA claims success in rights issue
CEO Hester thanks shareholders for their support.
Positive outcome for FCA review into home and travel claims
Watchdog is likely to recommend no rule changes in the area.
Motor premiums down 7.5% in first quarter
Price index reveals downward trend has continued.
UK Broker Awards 2014 opens for entries
Awards event recognises the outstanding figures and companies in the UK general insurance broking community.
FCA releases complaints data
Regulator finds complaints fell 15% between July and December 2013.
Allianz opens scholarship programme for applications
Insurer confirms second wave for retail brokers.
Clifford Chance to lead investigation into FCA
Probe comes after briefing to Daily Telegraph saw billions wiped off insurer share prices.
Sabre profits jump to £43.4m in 2013
Motor insurer positive that Competition Commission review and Laspo will not have negative impact.
ABI calls on Environment Secretary to include band H in Flood Re
Trade body writes to Owen Paterson setting out its position.
Axa launches shop product on PowerPlace
New product is provider’s fifth on the platform.
NIG consulting over UK job losses
Commercial provider is considering proposals to move operations to India.
IIGL delivers asbestos liability scheme
CEO describes product as "great news for regional brokers".
Grant Scott to chair latest Biba advisory board
New board will represent regional brokers' views.
Brightside in triple swoop
Stuart Grieb joins from Towergate.