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Quizzical questions: 22 April 2016
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Regional review: Mersey upbeat
Despite the lack of insurer offices and recruitment difficulties, brokers in Liverpool are positive about the local market and the North West in general
Aviva relaunches HNW division
Adam Beckett becomes managing director for Aviva Private Clients.
FCA cancels permissions for two brokers
Both brokers failed to pay their fees and levies to the regulator.
Quizzical questions: 15 April 2016
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InsurTech Futures: Start-ups ready to disrupt the market
LV, Allianz and Admiral among backers of Startupbootcamp's 2016 InsurTech program.
Ex-broker MP backs Brexit
Craig Tracey urges people to consider the options and make their own decision ahead of the EU Referendum.
Markel restructures wholesale business
Insurer reduces number of divisions to three.
Tracey McDermott to leave the FCA
Regulator confirms McDermott will leave the organisation on 1 July.
Modus launches home product on SSP
MGA says product is designed for a wide range of properties and tenants.
NCI launches its first equine product
Firm hires Will Wenyon as national equestrian development manager as part of its expansion.
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Sam Woods named as new PRA chief
Woods replaces Andrew Bailey who is taking over as CEO of the FCA.
Video: A broking minute with Matt Munro
Igo4's CEO talks superhero powers and his strategy at table tennis.
Broking Break: Shakespeare style
As the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death approaches Ageas takes us through the playwright and poet's non-standard household insurance needs.
Cherish Insurance Brokers enabling Flood Re for intermediaries
Managing director Neil Bresler says brokers are pushing back already.
Flood Re publishes list of insurers
Aviva, Hiscox, Legal & General, LV and More Than among firms which will offer policies backed by the scheme.
Market dismayed by further IPT increase
Brokers describe tax rise to 10% as a “slap in the face” but support increased funding for flood defences
Broking success: Data driven
Matt Munro, chief executive officer of Igo4, talks telematics, aggregator sites and the importance of brokers utilising data to add value for insurers
Flood Re receives regulatory approval
Organisation confirms 4 April launch date.
LGBT broker set up
Peter Hubbard is special adviser to the firm which claims to be the first LGBT insurance intermediary.
Aviva detected one crash-for-cash claimant every three hours in 2015
Insurer says Birmingham is top spot for crash-for-cash fraudsters.
Marketform sells medical malpractice business to Beazley
Lloyd's underwriter says deal is part of a broader strategic review of the company.
Towergate posts £34.6m Ebitda loss
Consolidator's income at £352.7m in 2015.