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Biba turnover rises by 9% to hit £3.5m
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) saw its turnover rise by 9% to reach £3.5m for the year ended 31 December 2012.
FCA chief to reflect on first 100 days
Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), will tell the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) conference that the FCA is “a very different animal to the Financial Services Authority (FSA)”.
Premier Choice Group's Mike Izzard passes away
Premier Choice Group has announced the death of its chief executive Mike Izzard, aged 61.
Defra and ABI had 60 meetings in Flood Re countdown
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has had 60 meetings with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to discuss the future of flood insurance since January 2012.
AGCS adds Ace's Crawford to marine team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Paul Crawford as senior cargo underwriter.
Hiscox claims market first with bribery offering
Hiscox has launched a combined anti-bribery response, defence and expense insurance product for UK businesses.
FCA to probe dual pricing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will investigate dual pricing, it has been reported.
Client view: What makes a professional broker?
A plethora of opinions have been raised as to what makes a good broker in the eyes of the all-important client.
Liquidation-threatened Balva third biggest UK PI provider
Liquidation-threatened Balva was the UK's third biggest professional indemnity (PI) insurer during 2012/13 with a 9% market share, the Law Insurer's Guide has revealed.
Zurich crowned insurer of the year at the BIA
Zurich Insurance won the insurer of the year award at the British Insurance Awards (BIA) in London last night.
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has issued a new manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services.
Lloyd's of London CEO Richard Ward resigns
Richard Ward is to resign as CEO of Lloyd’s of London.
Axa launches national apprenticeship scheme in Bolton
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a national apprenticeship scheme to run across its regional branch network.
Expertise-in-Action: Q&A with Richard Smith
In recent years the insurance industry has made a concerted effort to improve its record on professionalism.
FCA hits intermediary with £2.8m mobile phone insurance fine
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Policy Administration Services (PAS) £2,834,700 for poor complaints handling of mobile phone insurance policies.
Grant links up again with former Brit boss Cooter at Covéa
Former Brit man Tim Grant has joined his ex-boss Simon Cooter at Covéa Insurance.
Das teams up with Broker Network for new scheme
Das and Towergate-owned Broker Network have launched a new commercial legal expenses scheme exclusively for Broker Network and Countrywide ‘Complete’ members.
BDO adds former Littlejohn man Roberts to financial team
BDO has named former Littlejohn chief David Roberts as partner and head of insurance within its financial services team.
Ageas brands RIAS and Castle Cover go live with Quindell
Ageas has gone live with Quindell’s Napier rating and underwriting engine.
Biba CEO: Brokers should not fear FCA conflict of interest review
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has insisted that brokers who have adopted previous conflict of interest guidance "have nothing to be worried about" by the regulator's review.
Catlin weighing up "alternative means" for UK business
Lloyd's insurer Catlin is considering "alternative means" of handling its UK regional business.
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.