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Malaysia's premiums subject to new tax
All general insurance premiums will be subject to 6% goods and services tax from 1 April.
Biba sets out plan for more affordable regulation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has set out a 10 point plan to achieve regulation that is better value for money in its 2015 manifesto, launched today (19 January).
Biba confident on pre-election manifesto progress
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is confident it can make rapid progress on a list of 20 “calls for action” issued as part of its 2015 manifesto.
Cyber and sharing economy among Biba's manifesto commitments
Emerging risks emanating from the sharing economy and cyber insurance feature prominently among the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 11 manifesto commitments to members.
Video: Biba executive director Graeme Trudgill on the 2015 manifesto
British Insurance Brokers’ Association executive director Graeme Trudgill talks to Post news editor Callum Brodie ahead of the launch of the trade body’s far-reaching 2015 manifesto.
Biba Manifesto 2015: Breaking news
The Post team brings you the breaking news on the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Manifesto 2015 as it launched at parliament on 19 January.
Hyperion to focus on organic growth as it ‘beds down' acquisitions
Hyperion is to focus on organic growth in 2015 as it concentrates on integrating the 12 acquisitions completed globally in 2014, according to CEO David Howden.
FCA suggests FSCS management levy to drop 7.4%
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on the Financial Services Compensation Scheme's proposed management levy for the next financial year which would see an overall 7.4% reduction in expenses.
IFoA suggests ABSs could replace CMCs in driving claims costs
The number of claims management companies operating across the UK has decreased by 35% over the past year, according the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Hyperion's revenues leap 19% to £199m
Hyperion Insurance Group saw revenues jump 19% to £199m for the 12 months ended 30 September 2014.
JLT joint venture eyes India as South Asia hub
Joint venture JLT Independent Insurance Brokers in India could become hub for South Asia.
Towergate confirms £1 creditor bid
Towergate has confirmed receipt of a bid from debtholders to buy the embattled broker for its total debts and interest, plus £1.
Reserve Bank of India confirms bank broker rules
Banks wanting to take up insurance broking have been given the green light by the Reserve Bank of India after legislation passed in 2013.
Zurich CRO calls on regulators to boost innovation
Financial regulators need to encourage innovation, rather than stifle it, in order for companies to respond to high-level global risks, according to Zurich's chief risk officer.
Europe: Q&A with German risk managers
Walter Minnik speaks to German risk managers Christian Boehm of Freudenberg Group and Lutz Kalkofen of Hochtief, about current issues surrounding the European market
Alan & Thomas grows regional footprint with purchase of Hampshire broker
Poole-based broker Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has increased the gross written premium it controls to more than £30m following the acquisition of Hampshire intermediary Bennetts Commercial.
Biba appoints young broker steering group
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a Young Broker Steering Group with the aim of providing guidance and resources to younger brokers.
Editor's comment: Je Suis Charlie
On 7 January terrorists attacked free speech by shooting dead 12 innocent journalists and police at the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Unoccupied Properties: Building an unoccupied checklist
Unoccupied properties are a growing problem for insurers so what should brokers bear in mind when presenting information to underwriters?
Floods: One year on
After the government announced properties in council tax bands H and I would be eligible for Flood Re, how are insurers prepared for future flood events and what have they learned since 2014?
Market Moves - 15 January 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Birch appointed MD of Bishop Skinner Marine
Bishop Skinner Marine, the Bluefin subsidiary specialising in yacht and pleasure craft insurance, has appointed Paul Birch as its managing director.
CMA draft order obligations criticised for duplicating existing regulation
Industry players are fearful draft Competition and Markets Authority motor insurance obligations conflict with existing conduct regulation amid concerns the watchdog is not giving firms enough time to implement its suggested reforms.
Insurance trade bodies to meet with regulators on CMA draft orders
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Association of British Insurers are to meet with the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority in the coming weeks to ensure obligations from the CMA private motor…