Politics
Biba reveals 700,000 people have used signposting service
Insurance Cares: Signposting service for older customers has been renewed again following its launch more than six years ago.
FCA updates temporary transitional power directions ahead of Brexit
Regulator says firms do not generally need to prepare now to meet the changes to their UK regulatory requirements connected to Brexit.
Broker MP backs Boris Johnson
Craig Tracey has thrown his support behind Johnson in the Conservative leadership race but is yet to broach the topic of IPT with the former Foreign Secretary.
The Blog Spot: Accelerate now to stay in the game
Ida Axling discusses the impact of driverless vehicles on the motor insurance industry and why brokers should act now.
David Gauke MP takes on Justice Secretary role
He replaces David Lidington and takes over the responsibility for how the discount rate is set.
The Blog Spot: IPT and the tech revolution
Ida Axling shares her thoughts on this year’s Autumn Budget.
Channel 4 cyber expert, Peter Blanc and Steve White confirmed for broker question time event
Attend Broker Morning Matters on 5 October for the inside track from experts on cyber, the gender pay gap and its insurance implications and the potential for disruption as insurtech grows.
Ogden decision to be published on Thursday
The government's response follows the consultation on how the discount rate should be set in the future.
Opinion: Paul Upton on the consequences of the shock general election result
The new normal: Big issues that affect the insurance industry could be put on the back burner or entirely dropped as the fallout from the dramatic general election continues
Industry welcomes new Justice Secretary
David Lidington takes over role previously held by Liz Truss.
Truss out as Justice Secretary following reshuffle
Truss was behind the cut in the Ogden rate to minus 0.75%.
Brexit is slightly on the back-burner, says Melanie Hampton
The MD of Alexander Miller says a hung parliament makes Brexit negotiations more difficult.
Biba still hopeful on Brexit negotiations after hung parliament vote
Executive director Graeme Trudgill says trade body is ready to greet the new ministers and get back to business.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
The general election, an FCA appointment, premium movements, a new commercial division and fraudulent activities make up the top clicked stories in the past week
How could the General Election manifestos impact insurance?
Insurance Age examines what each of the major political parties has to say on issues affecting the insurance market.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
Acquisitions, ghost broker arrests, the discount rate cut and redundancies at Ageas make up this week's top five stories.
Chancellor and ABI chief issue joint statement on discount rate
ABI and fifteen insurance bosses involved in discussions in Downing Street.
Insurers descend on Chancellor to fight discount rate cut
The market has warned that the “crazy” change could see some motor premiums rise by £1,000.
PwC warns of motor rate hikes up to £1,000 after discount rate cut
Specialists note that SMEs will also be hit by increased rates.
ABI slams “crazy” decision to cut discount rate to minus 0.75%
Trade body warns that up to 36 million customers could face higher premiums after the decision.
Insurers hit as discount rate cut from 2.5% to minus 0.75%
The new rate will be effective 20 March 2017.
Government to bring in fixed tariffs for whiplash pay-outs
Claims without medical evidence to be banned.
Warning of tens of thousands of UK jobs losses from personal injury legal reforms
Consultants state job cuts will stretch across the UK but especially in the South East and cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield.
Biba welcomes PM’s speech on Brexit
Trade body pleased with strategy articulated by Theresa May and her preferred direction of travel.