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RSA opens Birmingham trading centre
RSA has opened a new commercial trading site in Birmingham, following the closure of its former office in the city earlier this year.
Week in Post: Socials, swingers, and share sales
This week editorial staff at Post and sister title Insurance Age held their annual team social. After a popular vote, we took the unusual step of visiting a swingers club.
Brokers call for greater FCA engagement following Simon Green's resignation
Brokers have called for a 'champion of brokers' to take up the role of head of insurance at the Financial Conduct Authority.
Torlea buys Lloyd's broker Kinetic
Torlea Group has bought Kinetic Insurance Brokers.
Broker Network set on building a 'regional broking powerhouse'
Broker Network is aiming to building a “regional broking powerhouse” as it sets its sights on further acquisitions.
Finch becomes Broker Network's first regional broker buy
Broker Network has bought commercial broker Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers.
Big Data – a challenge and opportunity for brokers
The rise in Big Data could usher in a host of opportunities for insurers to expand their customer bases and develop innovative products and services; but it could also prove a test for brokers.
Five brokers seek compensation of £30,000 from SSP
Five brokers so far have joined a group compensation claim so far worth £30,000 against SSP for lost business during the period of the outage.
Applied Systems introduces Applied Epic into the UK market
Applied Systems has introduced its cloud-based broker management system, Applied Epic, to the UK.
Plum launches private client division
Plum Underwriting has launched Plum Private Clients, a dedicated division offering an enhanced portfolio of home insurance covers for brokers.
Castel launches speciality division
Castel Underwriting has launched a new speciality division to support individual underwriters who have smaller books of niche business.
How the SSP outage had earthquake repercussions for brokers
Problems started with a power cut but left brokers offline for almost a month
Comparison sites welcome competition watchdog review
Price comparison sites have welcomed a review into their business practices by the competition watchdog.
Brokers seek help to monitor ARs in wake of FCA review
Compliance consultants have seen a three-fold increase in the number of brokers contacting them since the Financial Conduct Authority Thematic Review into appointed representatives.
Kerry London aims for £20m turnover by 2020
Kerry London has outlined a “five-year vision for growth” as the broker sets its sights on further expansion.
Applied Systems acquires IS2 platform
Applied Systems has acquired the eTrading personal lines platform from IS2, as part of a wider strategy to expand into the UK market.
French regulator to 'speed up' licensing for UK firms following Brexit vote
The French stock market watchdog will simplify licencing procedures for UK businesses considering relocating to France following the Brexit vote.
List of 305 brokers affected by SSP outage submitted to FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has received a list of 305 brokers affected by the SSP outage.
Lorega appointed loss adjuster for Brightside
Lorega will provide loss adjusting and recovery services to SME clients of Brightside.
Competition watchdog to investigate price comparison sites
The competition watchdog is to examine whether the information listed on price comparison sites can be trusted.
FCA data centre outage due to 'accidental discharge' of sprinkler
The outage of the Financial Conduct Authority’s online reporting platform was caused by the ‘accidental discharge’ of a sprinkler system.
Interview: John Moore, Chartered Insurance Institute
Thomas Carroll chairman John Moore was elected the 120th president of the Chartered Insurance Institute in July at the organisation’s annual general meeting.
Video: Post's He for She commitments
Post is supporting the Chartered Insurance Institute’s He for She campaign - making simple, achievable personal commitments that inspire others to join the conversation and show support for gender parity.
GRP snaps up Marshall Woolridge
Global Risk Partners, has acquired Marshall Wooldridge, the company's seventh acquisition in recent months.