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What the Papers Say
Biba communications manager, Andy Thornley joins Insurance Age's Caitlin Morrison on the panel for the latest edition of What the Papers Say, hosted by Andy Pearce.
FCA extends ban and fines former insurance broker £140,000
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned and fined a former insurance broker £140,000.
Aviva shrinks roles of leading adjusters after broker advice
The roles of the UK's two largest loss adjusters have been cut on Aviva's commercial and specialist property adjuster panels following broker feedback, it has emerged.
Bruce leaves RSA after just one month
Cathie Bruce has stood down as distribution director at RSA.
NIG e-trading director Thornton to leave in October
NIG's e-trading director Ben Thornton will leave in October, it has been confirmed.
Simply Business CEO says MBO will give broker more clarity
Simply Business CEO Jason Stockwood has stated the online broker is “on the start of a journey to transform the commercial insurance market with technology”.
Purple and Sterling in commercial and MNW product tie-up
Sterling Insurance Group has joined the Purple Partnership preferred partner list.
Four new recruits for 1 Answer Brokerdrive
1 Answer Brokerdrive has made four new appointments as it commits to growing the business.
Simply Business completes MBO
Simply Business has completed an MBO backed by private equity firm AnaCap.
Sagicor Underwriting refutes client money concerns
Sagicor Underwriting (SU) has moved to allay concerns that it does not have client money permission after it accidentally cancelled its agencies with scores of brokers.
Average car insurance price difference between sexes just £27
The average car insurance price difference between men and women is now only £27.
Keelan Westall launches underwriter training system
Keelan Westall has introduced a new training system for underwriters as part of a push to triple the broker's income over the next two years.
Ecclesiastical adds ex-Brit CEO Cox to board
Ecclesiastical has appointed Ray Cox to its group management board.
Swinton slammed for "lacking integrity" and "wholesale rip-off"
Swinton Group has been slammed for lacking "integrity" and for having "systematically planned a wholesale rip-off" of its customers.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with ALPS
Broker Network & Countrywide has partnered with Auto Legal Protection Services (ALPS) to deliver a range of motor products and services to its members.
Open GI launches new broker platform to help combat referral fee ban
Open GI has launched the Add-on Marketplace for brokers.
Swinton apologises to customers after £7.4m FCA fine
Swinton Group has offered an unreserved apology to its customers, following the news that it has been fined £7.4m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
FCA hits Swinton with £7.4m fine for "prioritising profit" while failing customers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Swinton Group £7,380,400 for mis-selling.
Markerstudy makes preliminary £123m bid for Brightside
Markerstudy has made a preliminary approach to buy Brightside Group for £123m at 27p a share.
Bluefin promotes CFO to newly-created COO role
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip to the newly-created position of chief operating officer.
Arista boss: Brokers should be confident after Canopius deal
The chief executive of Arista has insisted that brokers can "look forward confidently" following the sale of Equity Insurance Group's 25% shareholding in the business to Canopius Group.
Canopius picks up Equity books and Arista stake
Equity Insurance Group has sold its home and personal accident books and stake in Arista to Canopius.
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
Equity Red Star reveals motor division revamp
Equity Red Star (ERS) has unveiled the reorganisation of its motor divisions amid a clutch of senior underwriting appointments.