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Opinion: Who would believe it? When unrated is “good”
Roger Flaxman finds lessons for brokers in a fascinating £100,000 case where a firm faced litigation for not using unrated insurers.
Ardonagh sells Direct Group’s claims business for £36m
Figure dependent upon performance.
FCA grants more SMEs access to FOS
Regulator also consulting on raising maximum compensation limit to £350,000.
Applied Net 2018: Why brokers shouldn't fear automation
Expert believes tech development will aid job creation and allow time for creativity.
Tasker set to make acquisitions
CEO Robert Organ on bringing the business together, learnings from Bluefin and why Tasker will not become a new consolidator.
HNW Forum 2018: We meet Aston Lark’s David Foster
The broker’s director of the Private Clients division talks about HNW market issues and valuable objects ahead of the event taking place in London on 18 October.
Car insurance premiums see first rise in a year
But prices are still on average 9% lower than a year ago.
Biba reveals 2019 conference theme
Leading the Way to be the theme as exhibition returns to Manchester Central.
Broker Choice Awards: Tough challenge
Regulation is causing an unnecessary burden for brokers, according to respondents to the Broker Choice Awards survey
Broking success: Finch Insurance Brokers’ group MD Mike Latham and ICB Group’s CEO Neil Campling
French connection: Latham and Campling tell Insurance Age how the businesses will come together as part of French firm Verlingue
Broking Break - Your Top Five
In a busy week for news brokers wanted to read about potential deals, premium finance, senior departures from insurers and the "crack cocaine" of insurance.
François-Xavier Boisseau a “big loss” to Ageas
But most brokers believe the insurer’s planned restructure is positive.
Cowens Survival Capability rebrands
Broker joins forces with financial planners Cowens Financial Architects under the name Cowens Group.
Quizzical questions: 12 October 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Stackhouse Poland buys Title & Covenant Brokers
Broker makes third buy of 2018.
FSCS boss Mark Neale to step down in 2019
CEO to leave next May after nine years with the organisation.
Hear from Kevin Keegan at the Broker Expo on 1 November
Sign up for free to see the football legend give his motivational speech at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
Cyber cover for brokers not up to scratch
Cyber Decider warns that many popular cyber policies used by brokers do not cover common cyber security problems.
Video: Are you scheme smart?
The first episode of our revolutionary documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, explores how to get your delegated authority up and running.
HNW Forum: Book your place today
Take part in insightful workshops and listen to fascinating speakers at this year's HNW Forum.
Coversure on the acquisition trail after MBO
CEO Bob Darling pledges commitment to the franchise model as broker sets up team to help franchisees make acquisitions.
A look at Insurance Hound’s most read by brokers in August and September
Which topics have been grabbing brokers’ attention?
New premium finance player targeting £75m growth over three years
Red Apple Finance aiming to “give control back to brokers”.
Biba: Action needed to prevent IPT rise
Trade body urges brokers to make noise to stop fresh IPT rise in the Autumn Budget.