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The Blog Spot: Why #20Now for IPT might not be the only broker issue of the Budget
Ah, the pre-Budget blog. Where nothing is wrong and nothing is right because it’s all ifs, buts and maybes in the exciting game of “imagine if”.
AA reports flat home insurance premiums for Q3 2018
The cost of insuring a home “remains remarkable value for money”.
Car premiums continue to drop in Q3 2018 according to AA
Customers benefiting from 10% yearly fall.
Clone broker claimed to be from FCA, says Ellis David
The firm’s director stressed that he hoped the fraudsters are “prosecuted to the full extent of the law” now that the regulator is aware of the crime.
Video: Exclusive chat with LV's Michael Lawrence ahead of Broker Expo
Lawrence reveals what he believes the customer of the future is going to want from their provider and broker.
LV's Mike Crane on challenging insurers and learning from each other at Broker Expo
Crane set to share his views on products, digital, strategies for success and more.
Cowens Survival Capability rebrands
Broker joins forces with financial planners Cowens Financial Architects under the name Cowens Group.
Gilles Normand leaves Swinton
CFO Scott Kennedy becomes CEO on interim basis.
Video: Are you scheme smart?
The first episode of our revolutionary documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, explores how to get your delegated authority up and running.
New premium finance player targeting £75m growth over three years
Red Apple Finance aiming to “give control back to brokers”.
LV signs up with Kinetic in six year £75m deal
Insurer partners with MGA for classic, enthusiast, motorhome and specialist motor products.
Dual pricing – the “crack cocaine” of insurance
Experts respond to the Citizens Advice super complaint.
Brightside losses balloon to £10m in 2017
Group’s revenue drops by 12%.
Sign up now for Broker Expo on 1 November
Still time to grab a free place at the revamped event.
PIB’s purchase prices revealed
Consolidator moved into Ebitdae profit in 2017.
InsurTech Futures: Romero’s Booking Protect rated in top 10%
Technology-based company has grown to £2.8m turnover since starting up in 2014.
Azur unveils HNW home renovation product
Policy provides protection for buildings, works and contents.
Bupa fined £175,000 over data security
The Information Commissioner’s Office punishes the provider after customer data ended up for sale on the dark web.
Blog: Covéa says goodbye to Swinton
Jonathan Swift reflects on the long and bumpy road to an amicable divorce for Swinton and former owner Covéa.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age's news editor and reporter discuss the top stories for the week commencing 24 September.
FCA to launch dual pricing investigation in “a few weeks’ time”
Regulator makes promise as Citizens Advice launches £4bn super-complaint.
Management and integration key to Ardonagh success with Swinton, say experts
The £165m price tag seen as fair after initial estimates went as high as £450m.
Ross hails Swinton's "significant transformation" as he rules out more retail buys
CEO says Swinton deal took a year to complete as Ardonagh confirms that Autonet MD Ian Donaldson has been involved in negotiations.
Covéa to focus on underwriting after Swinton sale
Personal lines broker being sold to Ardonagh for £165m.