Politics
Driverless cars to get £20m government funding
A code of practice for testing has been launched to help put the UK at the forefront of the market.
Craig Tracey MP plans to promote small businesses
The former Dunelm Insurance Brokers owner says government needs to understand the impact of regulation on small independent brokers.
LMA and IUA publish Insurance Act guide
Guide details changes and potential challenges brought about by the Act.
Brokers face tax on lead generation
Taxman’s decision to impose VAT on online and marketing services by IARs could cost industry
Biba 2015: Biba and Mactavish launch Insurance Act 2015 guide
Experts to explain the implications of the Act to brokers at the Biba Conference.
Brokers sign letter backing Tories
The letter, signed by 5,000 small business owners, was sent to The Telegraph.
Government teams up with Marsh on cyber risk
Marsh and the government launch report aiming to make the UK a global hub for cyber insurance.
The Insurance Bill: What brokers need to know
Terry Renouf, partner at law firm BLM, picks out some key points from the Insurance Bill, and outlines some of the details brokers need to know about.
White outlines Biba’s achievements in 2014
Biba boss Steve White looks back on 2014 and considers how the government is working to combat fraud.
Red Apple to expand and create jobs in Wales
The broker, focused on products including cyber attack protection, receives £160,000 from the Welsh government.
Talking points in 2015
The upcoming year will bring more of the same as the last 12 months and there will be a few big issues to deal with over 2015, says Tony Cornell
Insurance still getting to grips with the sharing economy
Complex risks such as car sharing or swapping homes for a holiday complicate the collaborative economy
Cyber a huge market for UK expertise
Insurers are working with the government to tackle cyber crime.
Lords appoints special committee on Insurance Bill
Committee has called for evidence on the Bill.
Webinar: Regulation – The 3Rs
Insurance Age tackles regulation in this bespoke on demand web seminar for brokers.
Investigation into FCA completed, claims report
Personnel at FCA given opportunity to see report's findings.
Banks ups UKIP donation to £1m
Broker increased donation citing William Hague calling him a “nobody”.
Banks chose UKIP for EU policy
Ex-Brightside chief supports UKIP policy to leave the EU due to its “disastrous” decisions on insurance market.
Go Skippy founder Banks to bankroll UKIP
Broker could stand for party in 2015 general election after switching from Conservatives.
Scotland votes no to independence
PM said he was delighted with majority no vote.
Biba advisory board chair calls for guarantees around Flood Re exclusions
Tim Ryan says government must seize opportunity to find cover for excluded groups.
Biba launches insurance guide for MPs
Document designed to get politicians to promote brokers and help constituents with insurance.
ABI says current Flood Re financial management rules 'unworkable'
Trade body calls for issues to be fixed during consultation phase.
Government introduces new Insurance Bill
Proposed legislation will tackle three main areas.