The Budget
Brokers divided over Osborne’s plan to curb whiplash claims
Chancellor’s proposed measures welcomed by insurance companies
Surprise hike in IPT sparks concern
Industry reacts to George Osborne’s Budget announcement to increase Insurance Premium Tax
Broking break: Insurance industry counts the cost of Budget
The number crunchers pored over Chancellor George Osborne's Budget. Expert John Needham gives his view.
No Budget for business
George Osborne’s last Budget before the upcoming general election contained very little for the “engine room” of the economy, writes Paul Upton
The Budget: sector welcomes Osborne’s decisions
Brokers and experts say Budget changes could be good for business with SME growth a key measure.
LV Broker adds ABC home product to BGL panels
LV Broker has extended its partnership with BGL Group to launch its ABC home insurance product to Budget and Dial Direct customers.
Allanfield reports revenue and profit growth after 'hectic' year
Allanfield Group has reported a net revenue of £2.1m for the first six months of 2012.
The BGL Group expands board
The BGL Group has appointed David Downie to its board as group director of intermediated businesses.
In search of confidence
If the past week has shown anything it is the need for confidence.
UK Broker Summit 2012: Budget is good news for brokers
Chancellor George Osborne’s budget, delivered yesterday, is “good news” for the insurance industry, according to Stephen Archer of Spring Partnerships.
Budget reforms 'strongly welcomed' by ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed many of the changes revealed in today’s budget, despite the fact they will have little direct impact on the insurance industry.
Incisive Media's Budget Day Live
Incisive Media’s impressive range of brands serving the financial services sector is collaborating from 3pm onwards today to bring you analysis of and reaction to George Osborne’s Budget Statement.
UK businesses increasingly pessimistic according to survey
A survey carried out on behalf of QBE has revealed that 77% of UK businesses expect a full economic recovery will take at least two years, a 7% increase on last year’s figure.
Insurance to pay majority of £221m FSCS levy
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has estimated the levy on financial services firms for 2012/13 will be £221m, up from £217m in April 2011.
The state we’re in
The full effects of the government’s austerity measures are still unknown, explains Andrew Goodwin
Trade credit insurance changes may leave brokers open to attack
Measures to widen cover available to UK businesses exporting to non-OECD countries could give brokers familiar with the changes a chance to poach clients
ABI gives thumbs up to Osborne's Lord Young promise
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed UK Chancellor George Osborne’s promise to implement the recommendations in Lord Young’s report on health and safety in full.
Few early surprises in Chancellor’s 2011 Budget
Chancellor George Osborne has delivered his ‘Budget for growth’ which at first glance appeared to hold no nasty surprises for brokers.
Market moves: Recruitment drive shows positive outlook
The actions of the insurance industry seem to indicate it is refreshingly optimistic about the prospects for UK plc. Despite the phrase 'double-dip' re-entering the popular consciousness, insurance has stormed ahead with determination to grow its way to…
Car insurance study champions niche players
In Which’s latest study of motor insurance for the over 50s, NFU Mutual and 50 plus Insurance Services came out on top while household brands such as Aviva and Axa failed to gain recommended status.
Fusion and NFU Mutual go against grain with jobs drive
Insurance recruitment drives at Fusion and NFU Mutual have bucked the trend of rising unemployment in the wider economy.
2010 review: A year of living cautiously
The economy grew, rival political parties unexpectedly started working together and personal lines rates even hardened, although plenty of surprises and setbacks meant that 2010 was far from plain sailing, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
News Analysis - Ireland bailout: Ireland on the brink as UK exposures rocket
The bond markets continued to punish Ireland as fears of contagion spread in the Eurozone, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
News Analysis - Spending Review: Coalition cuts deep to stimulate recovery
Emmanuel Kenning finds that brokers are determined to be optimistic in the wake of the Chancellor's £81bn of public sector cuts announced in the Spending Review.