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Biba books Boris for 2019 conference
Event in Manchester on 15-16 May is themed as ‘Leading the Way’.
Editor's letter: February 2019
Does a flurry of activity signal a shift in the consumer insurance sector?
Biba maintains warning on FSCS levy
FSCS planning for £516m budget.
GRP buys Peter Cullum-owned Trimulgherry
Business is made up of nine firms, one of which will be GRP's retail hub for North London and Essex.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 February 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Igo4 on harnessing technology to fight fraud
Boss Matt Munro explains the broker’s success in using data to combat ghost broking and more.
Greenwood Moreland buys Campbell Smith
The deal takes Greenwood Moreland to £10m of GWP annually.
Profits slide at Aon in 2018
Revenue increases by 8% at the broking giant.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning share their view on the news behind the top five headlines of the week.
ICO fines Arron Banks' Eldon and Leave.EU £120,000
Regulator set to review how Eldon and Leave.EU are complying with data protection laws.
FCA takes regulatory control in event of no deal Brexit
The watchdog has been granted temporary transitional power to delay changes made under the EU Withdrawal Act.
Gallagher profits surge again in 2018
Group revenue rises by 11% in the year.
Quizzical Questions: 1 February 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Profits rebound for Marsh owner in 2018
Global giant’s revenue rises 6.6%.
FSCS to hit brokers with extra levy bill next month, warns Biba
Trade body also predicts 2019/20 levies will be higher.
Lisa Powis-backed broker tech platform launches
Broker Commercial & General has signed up to Iotatech’s pay-per-use platform.
NIG extends broker training programme with new courses
The insurer said Connect for Brokers is designed to help brokers build a customer-centric culture across their organisation.
FCA data shows rise in average home insurance payouts
Process piloted with 31 insurers is set to be made compulsory for all firms and most products.
Brokers call on Ageas to keep up service level following office closures
The provider is set to shut Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent operations.
MCL InsureTech to expand into Northern Ireland market
The broker, headquartered in Coleraine, plans to create up to 50 new jobs over the next five years.
Cyber experts dispute Mactavish report
Market “utterly perplexed” by report which accused some brokers of “scaremongering” to sell products and suggested some cover did not match the needs of companies.
FCA consults on making value data compulsory
Regulator proposing to extend pilot programme to all firms and to cover most general insurance products.
Biba picks Home & Legacy for HNW scheme
Trade body lists underwriting, service, claims and e-trading benefits for members.
Blog: What stronger food labelling laws would mean for brokers
Brokers with food and drink manufacturing clients need to help them ensure they are product-recall ready if an error in their allergen controls occur, says CFC's Natasha Catchpole.