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Think tank calls for FCA to be 'terminated at birth'
The government has been warned to abandon the incoming Financial Conduct Authority in favour of handing consumer protection issues to the existing Financial Ombudsman Service.
US homeowners batten down the hatches as Hurricane Sandy nears
Risk modelling experts predict mass damage to properties and widespread power outages across New York City when Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the US today.
MP given eight-week ban after driving without insurance
Labour MP Jon Cruddas has been banned from the roads and told to pay a fine by Westminster magistrates after pleading guilty to driving with no insurance.
Towergate makes double media and entertainment hire
Towergate has appointed ex-Robertson Taylor duo Steven Howell and Darren Vickery to the broker's specialist media and entertainment team in the Coverex division.
Barbon appoints former Scottish Provident boss as non-exec
Property broker Barbon has appointed ex-Scottish Provident CEO and Royal Liver Assurance chairman David Woods as a non-executive director.
Aon reports Q3 income growth
Aon has reported organic revenue growth of 4%, driving total group revenue to $2.7bn in the third quarter of 2012.
RFIB names property and construction director
Independent broker RFIB has recruited Faber Global's Edward Clark as director of global property and construction.
IFED charges seven 'ghost brokers'
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has charged seven people with conspiracy to defraud and other fraud related offences.
Keychoice links with TFP Schemes on taxi risks
Independent broker community Keychoice has signed a deal with specialist insurance provider TFP Schemes to offer cover for taxi risks to its 800 members.
Cooper Gay yacht specialist joins Chartis
Chartis has named former Cooper Gay broker Ben Lind as senior yacht underwriter in the firm's private client group.
Mapfre off S&P 'Credit Watch' but Spanish economy continues to cause fears
Standard & Poor's cited uncertainty over the future of the Spanish economy as the reason behind its decision to affirm a ‘BBB+’ long-term rating on the core operating entities of Mapfre.
Smith leaves Ink
The managing director of Ink Insurance Mike Smith has been placed on gardening leave.
Biba devises alternative FSCS funding model
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has proposed an alternative structure for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme funding model.
BP Marsh assessing Finnish purchase
Venture capital firm BP Marsh is weighing up the acquisition of a broker in Finland, according to chairman Brian Marsh.
Hyperion 2013 IPO in doubt
A proposed initial public offering for Hyperion could be pushed back to 2014, says BP Marsh chairman.
Rugby legends touch down as QBE launches autumn international sponsorship deal
Legends from the world of rugby rubbed shoulders with QBE staff and brokers this morning as the insurer officially unveiled its four-year sponsorship deal of England's autumn international series against the southern hemisphere's top teams.
Cunningham Lindsey plans further LMC expansion following double hire
Cunningham Lindsey Liability Services is plotting further growth following a double appointment in its London market casualty business in the form of ex-Garwyn loss adjuster Debra Smart and in-house claims management expert Andrea Keyworth.
Investing in the Profession: Chartis scheme gains CII approval
Chartis' multinational broker training academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Your say: Take advantage of telematics
Telematics allows the premium to be priced fairly and young drivers to monitor their progress, says Linden Holliday.
Start-up chief promises to learn from past mistakes as launch is delayed
The team behind start-up venture Quotall is due to begin previews of its insurance broker software next month.
SRA warns industry to take new referral fee rules seriously
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned the industry that it will clamp down on any firms that breach new rules governing referral fees due to come into force in April.
Casserley appointed Willis CEO as Plumeri departs
McKinsey and Company partner Dominic Casserley, pictured, has been named as the next chief executive of Willis, following the news that CEO and chairman Joe Plumeri is due to step down after 12 years in the role.
Market moves: CEO change at Willis takes the headlines
Recruitment news this week was dominated by the appointment of a new group chief executive at Willis, after long-serving CEO Joe Plumeri announced that he is standing down early in 2013 after 12 years, and the appointment of a new broking CEO at Hastings…
BGL Group to target Brazil, India and Turkey as it seeks to widen footprint
Compare The Market parent BGL Group is eyeing opportunities to extend its aggregator reach into Brazil, India and Turkey, according to chief executive Peter Winslow.