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Cowens Survival Capability rebrands
Broker joins forces with financial planners Cowens Financial Architects under the name Cowens Group.
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Stackhouse Poland buys Title & Covenant Brokers
Broker makes third buy of 2018.
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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.
Allianz rebrands engineering business
Provider launches Allianz Engineering, Construction & Power.
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Ageas UK in significant restructure
François-Xavier Boisseau retiring from the business.
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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.
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“Dangerous” fraudsters sentenced to 18 years after huge crash-for-cash scam
The criminal “mastermind” behind the multi-million pound cash-for-crash schemes is on the run and police are appealing for help to find him.
Call for new Aviva leader to have greater "broker focus"
Experts agreed that Mark Wilson left Aviva in a “pretty good shape” but want a leader who can provide the UK broker market with long-term support following Wilson stepping down from the CEO role.
New premium finance player targeting £75m growth over three years
Red Apple Finance aiming to “give control back to brokers”.
LV signs up with Kinetic in six year £75m deal
Insurer partners with MGA for classic, enthusiast, motorhome and specialist motor products.
Biba: Action needed to prevent IPT rise
Trade body urges brokers to make noise to stop fresh IPT rise in the Autumn Budget.
Irish regulator demands Brexit contingency plan from UK brokers
Options for UK brokers doing business in Ireland include partnering with a local broker or applying for authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland.
Dual pricing – the “crack cocaine” of insurance
Experts respond to the Citizens Advice super complaint.
GRP poised to buy Risk Alliance
It is understood Global Risk Partners swept in after negotiations between the Yorkshire-based broker and Broker Network broke down.
Brightside losses balloon to £10m in 2017
Group’s revenue drops by 12%.
Premium Credit reviewing Gefion position
Close Brothers to end non-recourse policies for Danish insurer’s product.
Das “on track” for 95% COR
Despite recent losses CEO Andrew Burke said the business is on the right path and has put Asplin fraud case behind it.
Close Brothers to end non-recourse products for Gefion Insurance
Premium finance provider will still issue recourse policies for the insurer.
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