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CRL close to finding replacement for Alpha policies
Broker has had its deadline extended several times, but FSCS says "good progress" has been made in recent days.
Insurers disappointed by the new discount rate
Government has changed the rate from -0.75% to -0.25%, which is a smaller rise than what was generally expected.
Lloyd’s strategy change gets market backing
The Future at Lloyd’s prospectus was launched in May and includes six “transformational” proposals.
Government urges regulators to work together to help vulnerable customers
Report slams the loyalty penalty among other issues to be tackled in the financial services, water, energy and telecoms sectors.
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FCA issues fresh clone broker warning
Fraudsters are using the details of Alternative Insurance Brokers to trick consumers.
Danish regulator orders Gefion not to expand its business volume
Premium Credit also issued Gefion with an ultimatum for cutting business ties.
FSCS says top 110 firms will pay a £3m levy in 2019/20
Scheme publishes forecasts for the 2019/20 levies, with over half of companies paying less than £50.
Video: A broking minute with Neil Campbell
Insurance Age meets the MD of CCRS.
Autonet to offer jobs to majority of staff as Atlanta takes over Ageas' Stoke office
Move follows Ageas' decision to close its Stoke operations and the majority of the staff currently facing redundancy will be offered employment under the Autonet brand.
Markerstudy buys Smart Driver Club Insurance
Telematics broker to be part of Markerstudy's retail and affinity division.
David Beswick to leave Saffron
Broker says search for the managing director's successor has begun.
Dive in registration opens tomorrow
Festival promoting diversity and inclusion will explore mental health and the issue of bullying and harassment.
Julie Page steps down as Biba deputy chair
Yutree's Laura High named as Page's successor, as Bridge Insurance brokers' John Batty joins as chair of Biba’s regional chairs’ advisory board.
Almost half of brokers say current economic climate is bad for business
Research from Aviva also shows brokers fear technology will replace the human broker.
FCA pay gaps persist despite bumper 2018/19
The regulator made a £25.4m surplus but struggled to appropriately remunerate female and ethnic minority employees.
Market moves: Movers and shakers
There were many big name moves in June, with several arrivals and departures announced at the executive level
Saffron buys Bridge Insurance Services
Deal is the broker's fourth since being bought by Broker Network, now Ethos, in January 2018.
Lloyd’s to hold confidential focus groups on market culture
Move is the latest step in Lloyd’s attempts to tackle its ongoing culture problems, following a string of sexual harassment reports.
Premium Credit to cease working with Gefion
Premium finance provider has had unrated Gefion under "active review" since October and says move follows the various actions imposed by the Danish regulator, including the restatement of Gefion's solvency ratio.
In-depth - claims: Part of the service
Providing a claims function is not something every broker does, but those wanting to retain business are offering the service to differentiate themselves and add value, Martin Friel reports
Dive in Festival to "address the insurance #MeToo movement"
Insurance Age speaks to Pauline Miller of Inclusion at Lloyd's ahead of this year's festival as registration opens later this week.
Profits fall at Thomas Carroll in 2018
Rising expenses counteracted an increase in turnover.
Gresham Underwriting unveils product for sports and social clubs
MGA says policy was developed in response to broker feedback.