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Qdos Vantage partners with Tokio Marine HCC - International
Accountancy scheme provider says the move will expand distribution capability in the UK.
FSCS pays £26m to Enterprise customers
The body revealed payments had been made through brokers and directly following the liquidator cancelling Enterprise policies.
Brokers will sell new types of cover in 2017
Sharing economy, Internet of Things and even augmented reality could impact UK brokers in 2017 according to expert.
SSP users warned of further problems
Users received a text message this morning advising of issues with Outlook and Webmail services.
CFO to leave Das UK
Thomas Jannakos is returning to Germany.
MGAM to manage underwriting for new MGA
Jason Anthony’s firm is to look after underwriting for newly launched Corin Underwriting.
Cheryl Agius appointed GI CEO at L&G
Agius moves over from Legal & General’s strategic pension risk transfer team.
Quizzical questions: 9 December 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
Fitch downgrades Towergate bond
The ratings agency notes “slow” progress on transformation plan and maintains negative outlook.
In-depth - high net worth: Moving on up
High net worth and ultra high net worth clients have a lot in common, but brokers have to up their service levels and get to grips with new specialisms when dealing with oligarchs and the international jet set
News analysis: “Slow motion car crash” – Gable administration causes broker headache
Brokers warn that Liechtenstein insurer’s collapse is bad for the whole industry, not just its clients
CFC brings in Evercore for potential refinancing
The MGA has appointed bankers to look at fresh investment but insisted it is not seeking a sale.
Lloyd’s announces restructure
The organisation has developed a new corporation operating model as it looks to make key changes.
JM Glendinning in deal with Accelerate
The broker has partnered with the underwriting agency for a commercial deal.
Ecclesiastical offers enhanced specialist education product
Product designed to meet the core needs of education cover.
InsurTech Futures: Startupbootcamp chooses 10 firms for 2017 cohort
Artificial intelligence, big data, and drones among the Top 10 InsurTech startups selected for Startupbootcamp InsurTech 2017 programme.
Lib Dem leader calls for IPT rethink
Tim Farron has called on the government to review its decision to increase insurance premium tax to 12%.
InsurTech Futures: Brokers could be replaced by robots
Experts warn that customers sometimes “prefer” service and advice from a machine.
FCA spends £272,800 on insurance
The regulator bought its cover via insurance broker Aon for 2016/17.
SSP confirms further outage
The software house insisted that the problems regarding connectivity are now resolved.
In Focus: Business interruption and the broker
BI is a potential problem for any SME. Sam Barrett learns how brokers can soothe the pain of having to stop work.
Sector slams latest IPT rise
Insurers warn that the “outrageous” 2% increase could lead to increased underinsurance as the change is described as an “unwarranted attack”.
IPT to go up to 12%
Insurance premium tax to increase from June 2017 and is branded "outrageous" by Biba.
521 jobs at risk at Kwik Fit Insurance
Ageas has proposed the closure of the broker’s Uddingston office in Scotland.