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New marine MGA Fiducia launched with Hiscox backing
BP Marsh bought a 25% stake in the MGA for a total consideration of £75,000.
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.
Broker Apprentice 2016: Stand-off at The Broker Expo - episode four
The contestants have to pitch their industry campaigns to brokers in the fourth episode of Broker Apprentice 2016.
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.
In Focus: Risk managing underinsurance
In part three of our series Sam Barrett explores what brokers can do to ensure SMEs are insured to the right level.
521 jobs at risk at Kwik Fit Insurance
Ageas has proposed the closure of the broker’s Uddingston office in Scotland.
Gable now in default, states FSCS
Liechtenstein court appointed liquidator for Gable Insurance on 17 November.
In Focus: How can brokers protect their SME clients?
Sam Barrett explores what kind of risk management advice brokers need to offer their customers in part two of our series.
InsurTech Futures: Axa teams up with Trov app
The UK partnership allows customers to buy insurance on demand via the Trov app.
Ghost broker ordered to pay back £17,000
The fraudster has been given three months to pay money back or face jail.
Liechtenstein Court appoints liquidator for Gable Insurance
PwC Switzerland applied for a winding-up order against Gable Insurance on 14 November.
In Focus: Why brokers need to be offering risk management services in the current climate
In the first instalment of a week-long special In Focus series LV’s Kevin Hawkins examines why brokers need to be offering risk management services in today’s market.
Applied Systems releases Applied TAM 2016
New software will reduce brokers’ time spent on admin says tech firm.
#insagepeople: 21 - 27 November 2016
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Gable brands PwC’s shareholder meeting representation statement a “falsehood”
Argument about meeting on 11 November rumbles on.
Broking Break – Your Top Five
Two big acquisitions, a court case, troubles in technology and a restructure make up the top clicked stories in the past week.
Broker Apprentice 2016: Views on the primary school game task – video blog 3
The year six pupils have chosen their winner but what did the apprentices learn from the task?
Gable Holdings was represented at shareholder meeting, repeats FMA
Liechtenstein regulator issues update on 11 November shareholder meeting.
Government reveals new crackdown on whiplash claims
Consultation targets reduction in insurance premiums.
Insurers line up to back government’s whiplash proposals
New consultation to run until 6 January 2017.
Lawyers and campaigners hit out at whiplash reform proposals
MoJ consults on claims reforms it says will save motorists £40 a year.
PwC confirms court winding up petition against Gable Insurance
Accountants detail timeline that led to court proceedings.
Gable challenges PwC in Liechtenstein court
Insurer criticises the way PwC is handling the special administration of the company.