Brexit
FCA to look at dual pricing
Regulator details the need for firms to "further improve both competition and their standards of treatment for existing customers" in its Business Plan for 2018/19.
Brexit to cost the FCA £5m in 2018/19
Regulator increases annual funding requirement by 3.2% to £543.9m.
Biba strikes Brexit deal with Worldwide Broker Network
The new agreement, designed to help UK brokers with EU clients, will see Biba members introduced to Worldwide Broker Network members in EU states.
Carole Nash and Axa remain committed to Republic of Ireland bike market
Broker and insurer have no plans to imitate MCE’s Brexit withdrawal.
MCE blames Brexit as it pulls out of Republic of Ireland
Firm to stop trading in the country on 30 March.
Aviva posts UK profit rise for 2017 as COR improves to 93.9%
Group CEO Mark Wilson says provider is targeting bolt-on acquisitions in 2018.
Nicky Morgan calls for Brexit position paper for financial services
She argued that the sector is in a “chronic state of uncertainty” and criticised the “inaction” of the government for failing to provide answers.
ABI develops non-EU insurer trade framework
The framework is for future trade agreements with non-EU countries and puts insurance “at the forefront of helping secure Britain’s prosperity after Brexit”.
The Blog Spot: Brexit, client money and embarrassment
If you can’t, won’t or don’t play by the rules expect to see money fly out of your wallet, writes Siân Barton
Predictions for 2018: Covéa Insurance
Covéa's Simon Cooter, Carol Geldard, Keith Hector and Sue Coffey share their thoughts on what will happen in the sector next year.
Travelers Europe opts for Dublin in response to Brexit
Insurer joins XL Group in choosing the Republic of Ireland.
Profile: Levelling the playing field
Biba’s Graeme Trudgill and Andy Thornley tell Insurance Age why they are passionate about moulding a fairer system for their broker members and detail the intricacies of lobbying those in the corridors of power
Liberty moves UK insurance company to Luxembourg
Provider says move will not have an impact on UK brokers and clients.
FCA's Andrew Bailey warns passporting issue must be solved
Bailey says passporting rights are "critical" to maintaining insurance contracts after Brexit.
Whitepaper: From overseas investors to EU workers: Can the real estate sector keep the roof over our heads?
The last in a series of three whitepapers to accompany the Broker Apprentice online show.
Whitepaper: Brexit fallout to HSE fines – the challenges facing the manufacturing sector
The second in a series of three whitepapers to accompany the Broker Apprentice online show.
Sompo picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit base
Insurer flags uncertainty over the terms of the final agreement for UK leaving EU.
Quizzical questions: 3 November 2017
Have you been paying attention this week? Test out your knowledge with our topical news quiz.
The Blog Spot: Release the Brexit files!
Siân Barton calls on the government to publish its Brexit impact assessment on the insurance sector.
Brexit could see 75,000 financial services jobs lost
Reports suggest that the Bank of England believes that many London roles could go overseas if there is no Brexit trade agreement in place.
Treasury Committee calls for changes to Solvency II post-Brexit
Committee wants discussion between the PRA and the industry in response to "practical difficulties" of Solvency II.
Broker Morning Matters: The highlights
Our panel of experts debate the hot topics from cyber to Brexit, and the future of broking as InsurTech grows.
The Blog Spot: Brokers remain a force to be reckoned with
Insurance Age has celebrated the best in broking at the UK Broker Awards and Ida Axling sees a bright future for the sector, despite constant rumours of its impending demise.