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SM&CR tops experts’ predictions as the 2019 regulatory issue for brokers
FCA fines show firms cannot take their eyes off the ball.
Marsh owners reveal $5bn debt plans for JLT deal
Six tranches of bonds the longest dated for 2049.
FCA admits to concerns over private warnings as usage drops to zero
Freedom of Information request shows regulator has stopped using them.
Cobra snaps up 26% rise in profit for 2018
Holding company reports small uptick in revenue.
Double digit growth for Coversure in 2018
Turnover and post-tax profit both rise.
FOS consulting on near doubling of levy
Ombudsman looking for 28% increase in income for 2019/20.
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Insurance Rage: Ian Hughes on getting the industry off dual pricing "crack cocaine"
Should this be the insurance industry's New Year's resolution?
FCA fines down to £60.5m in 2018
Regulator’s annual total falls from £229.5m in 2017.
Turnover up but profit down at Caravan Guard in 2018
Broker highlights strong finances and growing cash position.
Profits and turnover slip at Abbey in 2018
Final set of accounts before takeover by private equity.
Broker Direct expands product set
New EDI offerings for car, commercial vehicle and home.
Aston Lark keen on more private equity says Peter Blanc
Group CEO confirms broker has deals in the pipeline.
Stackhouse Poland buys Bespoke Medical Indemnity
Firm buys specialist medical malpractice broker after striking five takeover deals in 2018.
Ardonagh’s Swinton takeover goes through
Deal for £165m was agreed in September.
China Re completes Chaucer deal
Regulatory approval followed sale price of $950m being confirmed last September.
GRP’s Country & Commercial buys Key Insurance Group
First deal for agricultural broker since it was bought by the consolidator in early 2018.
Unrated Danish insurer Qudos declared bankrupt
FSCS vows to work with liquidator and Danish authorities.
RSA Insurance Ireland fined €3.5m
The Central Bank of Ireland imposes the fine for regulatory breaches relating to large loss claims and accounting irregularities.
Gibraltar-based Horizon Insurance declared in default by FSCS
Company closed to new business at the end of 2016 but 1,700 UK customers may still be affected.
SSP bosses hail positive transitional year as firm invests for growth
Software house boosts R&D investment by 10% in 2018.
SSP posts loss for 2018 after £25m goodwill write down
Ebitda and revenue fall in the 12 months.
Boyd buys Edinburgh-based Glenavon Insurance
Second purchase for Boyd since it was bought by Broker Network in May 2017.
Integro ready to buy again in the UK after US sale
Wholesale unit to be rebranded as Tysers on 1 January 2019.