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Emergency Budget 2010: IPT rise will not impact on rate hikes says Bluefin boss
Stuart Reid, chief executive, Bluefin Insurance Services, said the IPT standard rate increase announced by as part of the emergency Budget would be welcomed by many.
Emergency Budget 2010: Travel insurance provider slams gulf in IPT rates
Specialist travel insurance and schemes provider, PJ Hayman has hit back at the rises in insurance premium tax (IPT) after Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced an increase from 5% to 6% on products such as motor and home while raising…
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Emergency Budget 2010: CGT and IPT rise meets mixed reactions
As part of the coalition government's emergency Budget, Chancellor George Osborne has announced increases in capital gains tax (CGT) and insurance premium tax (IPT).
Emergency Budget 2010: VAT up to 20%
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced that VAT will rise to 20% on 4 January 2011.
Emergency Budget 2010: National Insurance changes for start-up companies
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced that new businesses outside of London, the South-East and the Eastern region are to get national insurance relief for the next three years.
Emergency Budget 2010: Biba fears IPT rise will lead to cuts in cover
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) said it is concerned that consumers and businesses will be hit by increasing insurance costs.
Emergency Budget 2010: IPT to rise
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that insurance premium tax (IPT) will rise from 5% to 6% while the higher rate of 17.5% will increase to 20%.
Allianz Commercial to boost productivity by 10%
Following a successful trial, Allianz Commercial has said it would take advantage of a bespoke solution from systems integrator LAN2LAN in a bid to create new efficiencies across the company’s risk assessment business.
Emergency Budget 2010: Corporation tax to be cut, IPT to increase, VAT to rise to 20%
The Chancellor George Osborne has today given his Emergency Budget.
Allianz launches household comparison tool
Allianz Insurance has launched an online comparison service for brokers on its e-broker website using the latest independent Defaqto Compare comparison tool.
Aviva chairman joins Cable’s group
The government has confirmed the members of the Business Advisory Group established last month with the remit of acting in an advisory capacity to Vince Cable, Secretary of State, Business, Innovation and Skills.
DAS announces two senior appointments
DAS has announced two appointments to its executive management team effective 1 June.
Emergency Budget causes City jitters
As the Chancellor puts the final touches to his emergency Budget speech, new research from BDO suggests that the City is still feeling nervous about the impact of a coalition government and some international businesses have one eye on the door.
Report shows insolvency rate falling
The rate of business insolvencies in May fell to its lowest point since January 2010, according to the latest Insolvency Index from Experian.
Evolution in deal with Cardinus Risk Management
Evolution Underwriting Group has launched an initiative to provide its brokers and policyholders with exclusive deals on an online range of products from Cardinus Risk Management.
Moorhouse launches first start-up broker
Welsh broker Moorhouse is set to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, a subsidiary set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.
DAS confirms growth and Canadian launch
DAS has announced it is on target to achieve record growth during 2010 with annual premium income leaping by £19 million during the first five months of the year.
CFC creates products manager role
Specialist lines underwriting agency, CFC announces today that it has appointed Nigel Gent to a newly created role of products manager.
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Alpha Underwriting launched
Alpha Underwriting has announced the launch of its accident, health and travel sector offering to handle corporate travel and personal accident cover utilising underwriting capacity from Lloyd’s of London.
Aviva hires corporate risk chief from Mitsui
Aviva has announced that Dipak Warren will be joining them as corporate risk solutions director.
CII outlines new London Market qualification
The Chartered Insurance Institute has outlined its new award in London Market Insurance to be launched in July.