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Biba 2014: Consultation on raising broking standards launched
Raising standards within the sector has moved to the top of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s agenda following the completion of the segmentation and governance strands of the trade body’s strategic review.
White questions FCA decision-making speed after Treasury launches review
Industry figures critical of regulator’s early naming and shaming policy
Biba 2014: Brokers to be briefed on add-on products by Axa Assistance
Axa Assistance will provide brokers with regular customer research findings on the sale of add-on products along with updated product information, a review of policy wordings and clearly defined customer benefits.
Biba 2014: UK brokers have most expensive regulatory regime
UK brokers have higher regulatory costs than their counterparts in France and Germany, according to research.
Biba 2014: Biba launches voluntary sector guide
An insurance guide for the voluntary sector has been produced by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Volunteer Liaison Group.
Ace launches mobile app for web trading platform
Ace has launched a mobile ipad app for its web-trading platform, Ace Online, which allows brokers to quote and bind new business on behalf of clients.
Broking M&A boom predicted as private equity appetite grows
Report reveals UK dominance of European insurance deals
Bexhill records 10% increase in lending
Premium finance provider Bexhill has reported a nearly 10% increase in lending on the same period last year.
BIBA Fever episode 2: A question of Manchester
With one day to go before the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester, Post is proud to bring you the second episode of Biba Fever 2014 sponsored by LV.
Ten sees 20% GWP increase for Q1
Ten Insurance has reported Q1 gross written premiums of £6.4m - a 20% increase on the same period last year.
Marsh targets growth in Thailand
International broker Marsh wants to hire staff and grow business by 20% this year at its Thai joint venture Marsh PB.
BIBA: Manchester lowdown
With 2014’s BIBA Conference taking place in Manchester, Post asked industry movers and shakers about everything from their favourite local bands to Coronation Street
Head to Head: Add-ons
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
Regional Review: Manchester
Ask a member of the Mancunian insurance workforce what the benefits of being located in the city are and they’ll likely respond with: “Where do I start?”
BIBA: Conference Speakers: Amanda Blanc and Kevin Hancock
This year’s British Insurance Broker’s Association conference, held in Manchester on 13 to 15 May, will see more than 5000 attendees descend on Manchester. We caught up with some of the speakers to find out a bit more about them and what they thought…
Interview: Aviva broking management team: The A-team
For Aviva 2013 was a tough year with job cuts, management changes and branch closures. Aviva’s broking management team – Phil Bayles, Gareth Hemming and Fraser Edmond – tell Post the future is all about stability and growth
BIBA: Conference Speakers: Jo Moran and Andrew McMillan
This year’s British Insurance Broker’s Association conference, held in Manchester on 13 to 15 May, will see more than 5000 attendees descend on Manchester. We caught up with some of the speakers to find out a bit more about them and what they thought…
Head to Head: Claims Ratios
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of broking
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to the major brokers who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
C-Suite - Broker: The best outcome is within reach
There has been much debate recently about customer outcomes and the Financial Conduct Authority has made it clear that achieving good customer outcomes should be one of the primary aims of the insurance market.
C-Suite - Insurer: We need to talk
With buyers, brokers and insurers co-reliant on one another, communication is key to strong relations
Career file - Gary Duggan: Towergate network boss to take Paymentshield reins
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan is to leave his post at the Towergate division to take over from departing Paymentshield CEO Tim Johnson. The change of leadership will come into effect on 30 June following a handover period.
58% of brokers weighing mergers over three years
Almost two thirds of insurance brokers have admitted they will consider mergers over the next three years in a survey from Sterling.
Jelf sees 14.6% increase in insurance business revenue
Broker Jelf has reported a 14.6% increase in revenue for its insurance business to £26.8m (2013: £23.4m) for the six months ending 31 March 2014.