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FCA reveals conflict of interest review at 3R's event
A thematic review into broker conflicts of interest will be launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it was today revealed by the regulator at Insurance Age's 3R's event.
RSA names Coughlan as underwriting chief
RSA has appointed David Coughlan as group underwriting director.
Broker Network and Countrywide add two senior recruits
Towergate has made two appointments to its networks division.
Barbican goes to Willis for new cyber underwriter
Barbican Group Holdings has appointed Jayne Goddard as cyber underwriter in the company’s specialty division.
Direct Group expansion plans underway with 200 new roles created
Direct Group is set to create 200 jobs following a relocation of its head office.
Bluefin CEO Reid promoted to newly-created executive chairman role
Bluefin CEO Stuart Reid has today been named executive chairman of the business with group managing director Mike Bruce assuming the CEO role.
Open GI to replace CDL as Markerstudy's software provider
Open GI will replace CDL as software provider for Markerstudy group's retail division over the next five years.
Towergate poised to buy Grant Ellis-owned broker
Towergate is poised to buy Harrogate-based Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers, Insurance Age can reveal.
CII opens New Generation programme to applicants
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has called for future leaders in insurance broking to put themselves forward for the 2013/2014 New Generation Groups programme.
MRIB awarded chartered status
MRIB has announced that it has been awarded the Chartered Insurance Brokers title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Hiscox in overseas property push
Hiscox has revamped its overseas home insurance offering with extra lines of cover.
Aviva launches PMI offering for larger companies
Aviva has launched a new private medical insurance (PMI) product for large employers in a bid to provide employees with "an easier claims journey".
Broker optimism rising at fastest rate for a year
In the three months to June optimism amongst insurance brokers rose at its fastest rate in a year, according to a new survey.
Insurance insolvencies doubled in May
Insurance failures doubled during May 2013, compared to the same month a year ago, a report has found.
McChesney steps into Zurich role from Allianz
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.
FCA's £150,000 fine and ban for "reckless" broker upheld
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) ban and £150,000 fine for "reckless" insurance broker director Andrew Jeffery has been upheld.
Henderson promotes four in Leeds
Henderson Insurance Brokers has promoted two members of staff as directors and made two further associate director promotions.
Biba begins member consultation after strategic review
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has confirmed that a member consultation has now been launched following the strategic review.
Invicta buys Stackhouse Poland book
Invicta Insurance Services has confirmed the purchase of a portfolio of selected personal lines policies from Stackhouse Poland.
SSP boosts training team with twin appointment
SSP has boosted its training and development team with a double appointment in a bid to improve brokers' sales and efficiency.
Insurers welcome end to Statement of Principles uncertainty
Outgoing Allianz UK CEO Andrew Torrance has described the Flood Re deal to replace the Statement of Principles (SoP) as "a step in the right direction".
FCA review reveals poor practice in mobile phone insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has listed poor product design, unclear terms, and inadequate claims and complaints handling among the findings of its review into mobile phone insurance.
Deal finally struck to replace Statement of Principles
An agreement has finally been struck between the government and insurers to replace the Statement of Principles (SoP) and "guarantee" affordable flood insurance for homes.
Client view: quality and speed of response needed
Chartered status is not as important as a professional attitude when it comes to choosing an insurance broker, according to Kathryn Aves, office manager at Bluepoint Technologies.