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Broker Expo: Clients focused on price and cover
Panel session argues that broker remuneration is not high on the agenda for clients.
Broker Expo: Panel discussion on world class customer focus
Service, training, recruitment and learning from mistakes all come under the microscope.
FCA points to “remarkable” insurer failings as it launches “fundamental” market review
Chris Woolard on why the regulator felt it had to act.
FCA calls on industry to continue work on dual pricing
Regulator points to guiding principles from Biba and the ABI published in May this year.
FCA boss’ CEO letter warns of failures, dual pricing and risk of discrimination
Andrew Bailey sends pricing practices warning.
FCA to tackle dual pricing in general insurance market study
Chief executive highlights it will consider “all possible remedies” to make the market work for consumers.
Reich makes first buy for years with LJM Insurance Brokers deal
Takeover adds £4m of gross written premium to the group.
Liberty responds to being hit by £5.3m FCA fine
Insurer no longer sells mobile phone insurance to new customers.
FCA issues third insurance scam warning in three weeks
Regulator tells public to be “especially wary” of dealing with Youcompareinsurance.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning discuss Simon Cooter's decision to leave Covéa in 2019 and FCA warnings on clone brokers.
Quizzical questions: 26 October 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
LV signals expanded appetite with four more partnerships
Marmalade, Safeguard, Verex and Home & Legacy switch to the insurer.
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.