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Swinton apologises to customers after £7.4m FCA fine
Swinton Group has offered an unreserved apology to its customers, following the news that it has been fined £7.4m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
FCA hits Swinton with £7.4m fine for "prioritising profit" while failing customers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Swinton Group £7,380,400 for mis-selling.
Markerstudy makes preliminary £123m bid for Brightside
Markerstudy has made a preliminary approach to buy Brightside Group for £123m at 27p a share.
Bluefin promotes CFO to newly-created COO role
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip to the newly-created position of chief operating officer.
Arista boss: Brokers should be confident after Canopius deal
The chief executive of Arista has insisted that brokers can "look forward confidently" following the sale of Equity Insurance Group's 25% shareholding in the business to Canopius Group.
Canopius picks up Equity books and Arista stake
Equity Insurance Group has sold its home and personal accident books and stake in Arista to Canopius.
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
Equity Red Star reveals motor division revamp
Equity Red Star (ERS) has unveiled the reorganisation of its motor divisions amid a clutch of senior underwriting appointments.
FSCS estimates Lemma collapse could cost £25m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) estimates that the collapse of Gibraltar-based Lemma Europe Insurance Company will cost £25m.
UK General in new motor deal with ALA Insurance Brokers
UK General has looked to boost its relationship with motor specialist ALA Insurance Brokers following the launch of a new excess protection product.
Lloyd's insurer Argo swoops for former Brit man
Lloyd's insurer Argo has named former Brit man Mike Jackson as head of compliance.
Skuld names new vice president in claims service push
Skuld has moved to appoint Anders Hovelsrud as vice president specialising in hull, machinery and other claims for the marine insurance provider's syndicate 1897 at Lloyd's.
Almost 40 jobs at risk as RSA announces plans to "simplify"
Almost 40 RSA members of staff are facing redundancy following the insurer's announcement that it will "reshape" and "simplify" its commercial business.
SSP chases expansion with new marketing hire
SSP has appointed Pam Wilde as marketing director at SSP.
Lorica names Towergate's Graham Smith as projects chief
Lorica Insurance Brokers has appointed Graham Smith as projects director.
Second former Brit boss joins Cooter at Covea
Covea Insurance has wrapped up the second of three senior management appointments, Insurance Age can reveal.
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