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Biba 2011: Young broker and Francis Perkins Award winners named
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Alexandra Dredge of Thomas Carroll (Brokers) as its national Young Broker of the Year, and John Foster of Foster Leighton as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
Biba 2011: CIE consumer guide to be rolled out
A consumer guide giving advice to the public ahead of the launch of the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement was today released at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference in Manchester.
Biba 2011: Aviva, Ecclesiastical and Jubilee unveil online launches
A number of new online initiatives have been unveiled today at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference to help broker either trade or market themselves better.
Biba 2011: Allianz signs up Olympians for staff and broker engagement programme
Allianz Insurance has launched a sport-related employee and broker engagement programme at this year’s British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference.
Biba 2011: Trade body renews PI deal and teams up with Jelf
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker panel, and launched a new private medical insurance offering.
Brokers are still making their mark in personal lines
Brokers are retaining their customer appeal in personal lines despite the growth of insurance aggregators - though they must remain in tune with customer needs to stay ahead, according to new Aviva research.
Acquisitions: the price is wrong
When selling your business, brokers need to be realistic on price and put emotion to one side, says Paul Anscombe
Broking success: thinking outside the box
Staysure’s Ryan Howsam talks to Liz McMahon about his journey from golf tours to £30m in gross written premiums, and putting together a new structure to overhaul the travel insurer’s product base
Axa's UK commercial motor revenues jump by 21%
Axa’s results for Q1 2011 have shown a 2% drop in total revenues to €28bn (£25.2bn) from the same period last year.
HNW broker MWA opens Liverpool office
Mercury West Associates (MWA) has opened its first North of England branch in the city of Liverpool.
Police fraud investigation results in eight convictions
A total of five men and three women, from across the UK, have been convicted at Leicester Crown Court for their part in a car insurance fraud scam worth tens of thousands of pounds.
Products: Asian wedding cover from Voyager
Voyager has launched a new wedding insurance product tailored specifically for Asian-style weddings.
Viewpoint - motor insurance: the mire of credit hire
A changes of attitude by brokers and insurers is long overdue and would restore customers’ faith, says Steve Caffrey.
Groupama moves to capitalise upon bike opportunities
Groupama Insurances has adapted its motorbike cover in a bid to grow its account in this area.
Brokers are facing fallout from the Retail Distribution Review
Impact on IFAs of commission rules could see local communities suffer
Select Committee polarises opinion
Results of inquiry into motor insurance costs backed by Biba – but ABI brands it a missed opportunity.
Personal lines exits highlight need to avoid reliance on single insurer
Reduced insurer appetite in the personal lines market should serve as a timely reminder to brokers to avoid the pitfalls of placing all their eggs in one basket.
Concern over risk indicators in wake of ECJ gender ruling
The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) decision to ban insurers from discriminating against gender has raised fears that other risk indicators, such as age, will also be taken into consideration.
Cancer u-turn reveals division in PMI
Bupa’s u-turn on capping cancer cover for its corporate schemes has exposed how fragmented the private medical insurance (PMI) industry is in its approach to the disease.
Man dealt one year prison sentence for personal injury fraud
A man who submitted an inflated £1.35m claim for damages for injuries in a car crash has been sentenced to one year’s imprisonment after the courts found him guilty of contempt of court.
Ecclesiastical signs up to Home & Legacy panel
Mid and high net worth wholesale broker, Home & Legacy, has announced that specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is set to join the company’s household insurance panel.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on: the debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Temporary Cover wins Swinton car and van deal
Swinton Group has chosen Temporary Cover to be their preferred carrier for short term insurance policies for cars and vans.
Ecclesiastical exits standard household market
Ecclesiastical has announced it is to run off its standard household business by July 2012.