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Home and Legacy relaunches landlord insurance
The high net worth specialist says policy now includes improved liability limits and loss of rent cover.
CMA opts to ban all motor aggregator deals
Regulator decides that price parity agreements between insurers and brokers and price comparison sites should be banned across the board.
The Budget: sector welcomes Osborne’s decisions
Brokers and experts say Budget changes could be good for business with SME growth a key measure.
Allianz launches PI product for brokers
Professional indemnity package made available to UK broker market following six month pilot scheme.
Ageas opens small fleet policy to brokers
Product covers small fleets with up to 25 vehicles and will be available via e-trade portal.
ABI publishes fraud report
Research aims to shed insight into the thinking of insurance fraudsters.
Crawford’s GAB Robins deal gets CMA approval
Competition and Markets Authority gives acquisition unconditional clearance earlier than expected.
Temple Legal Protection opens in Bristol
Phil Bellamy, formerly of Das, to become underwriting director at new branch.
CFC launches contingency products
Products include cover for prize competitions and coupons.
Axa launches claims tracking tool to help brokers
Eserve is a web-based portal accessible via desktop, tablet and mobile.
Power hour: Yacht insurance
Experts discuss specialisation, expertise and technology in the yacht market.
Zurich launches cyber protection policy
The product also has an associated breach response service.
Cheltenham charity bets: The winnings are in
Insurance Age raises £344.01 for charity in the Axa Business Choice Stakes.
SSP in £207m MBO deal
Technology solutions provider's management buyout backed by private equity firm LDC.
FCA issues guidance on financial promotions via social media
Regulator says communications must be fair, clear and not misleading.
Ageas confirms "small number" of support staff at risk of redundancy
Insurer in talks with staff across UK about proposed changes to support functions.
CII revamps requirements for corporate chartered status
Firms will also have to satisfy requirements around conduct and culture from 1 July.
Chubb UK underwriting service centre manager departs
Stuart Payne leaves after 17 years with insurer.
New broker head in Scotland for Zurich
David Brown replaces Chris Sime who was promoted in January.
Insurance industry launches new framework for apprenticeships
The guidelines have been drawn up by the likes of Biba, the CII and ABI.
Intelligent Insurance makes deal with Arc Legal
Arc Legal to provide new specialist home insurance broker with legal expenses scheme.
Towergate appoints Wood as CEO of Paymentshield
Former Ecclesiastical UK managing director Steve Wood returns to the insurance industry to join Towergate's executive team.
O’Roarke looking to motor growth in 2015
LV chief expects premiums to rise 5-6% in personal motor over 2015.
LV “very happy” with 2014 results
CEO admits that second half of the year was “more challenging” than the first.