Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC)
Brokers more upbeat as profits returned to positive growth
CBI/PwC Financial services survey also saw growth in business volumes strengthen over the quarter.
CBI/PwC: Competition bigger threat than Brexit for insurers
Insurers continue to target investment in technology to bring in new customers and improve efficiency.
Enstar appointed as run-off manager for Gable
Liquidator Batliner Wanger Batliner confirms move was effective from 16 December.
Gable brands PwC’s shareholder meeting representation statement a “falsehood”
Argument about meeting on 11 November rumbles on.
Gable challenges PwC in Liechtenstein court
Insurer criticises the way PwC is handling the special administration of the company.
CBI/PwC: Brokers downbeat due to Brexit and lower interest rates
Sector challenges grown due to uncertainty of Brexit and low interest rates, technological changes and competition.
Market takes stock of Brexit vote
Calm called for as insurers insist it will be "business as usual" and Biba pledges to represent brokers in Brexit negotiations.
Brexit: Losing passporting rights could force insurers to restructure
The loss of these rights could see insurers being forced to restructure and face large operational, regulatory and tax costs as they adapt to such a change.
Broker optimism rising
Profitability expected to increase in the next three months and investment in IT scheduled to grow.
InsurTech Futures: Insurers fear losing business to InsurTech start-ups
Insurers are worried they could lose up to a fifth of business to FinTech start-ups.
Broker sentiment turns negative, survey finds
Research states that business volumes grew “at a solid pace” in the quarter to March.
Broker business picks up at fastest pace since 2014
CBI/PwC survey reveals that business volumes increased in the last quarter of 2015 and are set for “robust growth” over next three months.
The Insurance Debate: Innovate to rebuild trust
Jonathan Howe, UK insurance leader at PwC says change is equally likely to be driven by new entrants to the sector as existing insurers.
Broker optimism continues to rise
CBI/PwC survey shows broking sector expects continued growth over the rest of the year.
Independent's scheme of arrangement sanctioned
Liquidators announce that High Court has approved plan and it will be effective from 13 July.
Broker confidence rising
CBI/PwC report says sector expects continued growth over the next three months.
FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants
Regulator says secondments to and from Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and Ernst & Young bring critical skills and knowledge.
Optimism up among brokers and insurers
Financial services survey shows increases in business volumes and profitability.
Brokers question survey’s dipping optimism findings
Brokers were less optimistic about their overall business situation in the final quarter of 2014, according to a Financial Services Survey from the CBI and PwC.
Optimism falls amongst brokers and insurers
Financial services survey shows optimism is down but business volume and profitability is up.
Optimism and profitability slip for brokers
Financial services survey shows optimism down and predicts employment decline and investment deterioration.
Brokers urged to take on risk adviser role
Research suggests offering in-house risk management advice could help brokers win and retain clients
PwC warns brokers must adapt to provide risk management advice
New report says client needs are changing.
Optimism falls as business volumes decline in general insurance sector
Insurance brokers' outlook improved as profitability stayed stable.