Brexit
Irish regulator demands Brexit contingency plan from UK brokers
Options for UK brokers doing business in Ireland include partnering with a local broker or applying for authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland.
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.
UK Broker Summit 2018: All Brexit options worse than staying in - David Smith
The Sunday Times economics editor says Brexit supporters and remainers will see there’s still a battle to be fought after March 2019.
MMC boss Dan Glaser lifts the lid on the 11 day JLT deal
The combined group has $17bn of revenue and 75,000 staff.
RSA opens Luxembourg office
Richard Turner takes up director role as the insurer prepares for Brexit with new EU headquarters.
Industry calls for urgent action as government publishes no-deal Brexit guidance
Experts say contract continuity is key concern as no deal scenario is described as "unthinkable" by the insurance sector.
AIG hires Thomas Lillelund as CEO of its European business
Anthony Baldwin, current European CEO, takes the reins of AIG's new UK entity as the provider prepares for Brexit.
UK SME not a priority for JLT
CEO Dominic Burke says the business is focused globally as it plans for a no deal Brexit.
FCA prepares for hard Brexit
Regulator says passporting issue needs to be solved.
FCA's travel costs remain the same after the Brexit referendum
Figures show Brexit process has not led to a spike in FCA travel costs - regulator has previously complained of being shut out of talks.
MP Craig Tracey on IPT, Brexit and Donald Trump
Ex-broker turned MP commits to monitoring IPT spending and making sure the money goes towards flood defences.
In Person: Covéa personal lines director Carol Geldard
Geldard on why the broker market resembles a family, acquisitions and gender diversity in the insurance sector.
Biba 2018: Brexit – what next for brokers?
Experts share their views on the challenges for insurance, government infighting, transition periods and how brokers can start preparing now.
UK to remain in motor insurance ‘free circulation zone’
The decision means insurers will not have to issue ‘Green Cards’ when motorists wish to drive in EU member states after Brexit.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look at the top stories in a week with a somewhat different feel to it.
Eldon Insurance states none of its data was used by Leave.eu campaign
Firm responds to comments made to government committee.
AIG sets up “Brexit-resilient” structure
AIG has authorised two entities, one in the UK and one in Luxembourg, ahead of the UK leaving the European Union.
FCA to look at dual pricing
Regulator details the need for firms to "further improve both competition and their standards of treatment for existing customers" in its Business Plan for 2018/19.
Brexit to cost the FCA £5m in 2018/19
Regulator increases annual funding requirement by 3.2% to £543.9m.
Biba strikes Brexit deal with Worldwide Broker Network
The new agreement, designed to help UK brokers with EU clients, will see Biba members introduced to Worldwide Broker Network members in EU states.
Carole Nash and Axa remain committed to Republic of Ireland bike market
Broker and insurer have no plans to imitate MCE’s Brexit withdrawal.
MCE blames Brexit as it pulls out of Republic of Ireland
Firm to stop trading in the country on 30 March.
Aviva posts UK profit rise for 2017 as COR improves to 93.9%
Group CEO Mark Wilson says provider is targeting bolt-on acquisitions in 2018.
Nicky Morgan calls for Brexit position paper for financial services
She argued that the sector is in a “chronic state of uncertainty” and criticised the “inaction” of the government for failing to provide answers.