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Biba 2013: Day one of BibaFever at Excel Arena
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena in London kicks off, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BIBAFever.
Biba 2013: FCA boss promises to take hard line on problem products
Industry players have been warned to “get their houses in order” by Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley, who has vowed to deal with potential problems with financial products before they take root.
Biba 2013: Insurers weigh up Biba risk transfer model
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is working with Deloitte and DAC Beachcroft on proposals to safeguard risk transfer for brokers, according to chief executive Steve White.
Burgess aims for success with tried-and-tested business model
Former British Insurance boss Simon Burgess is modelling his new venture British Money as a rival to his old firm.
Biba 2013: Allianz boosting broker academy
Allianz is to expand its broker academy programme to offer training to personal lines brokers, Post can reveal.
Biba 2013: Insurers weigh up Biba risk transfer model
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is working with Deloitte and DAC Beachcroft on proposals to safeguard risk transfer for brokers, according to chief executive Steve White.
Biba 2013: Biba replaces White as compliance boss
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has filled the training and compliance vacancy left by Steve White in his move to chief executive.
LV prices £350m of subordinated debt
LV has priced £350m of lower tier two qualifying debt in a bid to improve its capital efficiency and support growth. The subordinated notes will be issued by its parent company Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society on 22 May 2013 with Barclays and HSBC…
Marsh adds CFC Underwriting and Call Assist to networks provider panel
Marsh has added CFC Underwriting and Call Assist to its networks provider panel.
DWP signs Biba collaboration deal
Work and Pensions secretary Mark Hoban MP has inked a deal to push collaboration and intelligence sharing between the UK government and the British Insurance Brokers Association.
SSP strengthens Australia and Asia-Pacific team
Technology provider SSP has appointed Jerry Hall as business development manager for Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Biba 2013: New cloud computing venture targets insurers and MGAs
Insurer Cloud Services today launched The Insurer Cloud, a new venture aimed at insurers and managing general agents.
IFB to target broker members with ex-Axa manager Danny king
A former strategic relationship manager and key account manager at Axa Insurance, Danny King has been appointed to lead the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s acquisition of customers, including exploring how the IFB’s membership model can be enhanced to enable…
Biba 2013: Day one of BibaFever at Excel Arena
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena in London kicks off, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BIBAFever.
Ageas to become sole provider for over-50s intermediary brands
Ageas-owned over-50s specialist intermediaries Rias and Castle Cover are moving from using a panel of insurers for home and motor products to a solus arrangement with sister business Ageas Insurance.
Biba 2013: Talent recognised at broker conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has Giles Insurance Brokers’ Stephanie Butterick as its National Young Broker of the Year.
Towergate interest payments come down and debt maturity extended to 2018
Towergate Insurance has today announced the completion of its refinancing, following the closing of its bond offering.
Tysers sees pre-tax profits climb for 2012
Insurance and reinsurance broker Tysers has reported improved pre-tax profits for 2012, noting currency movement will likely boost 2013 figures.
Post Magazine - 16 May 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Biba 2013: FCA boss promises to take hard line on problem products
Industry players have been warned to “get their houses in order” by Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley, who has vowed to deal with potential problems with financial products before they take root.
Markerstudy eyes up acquisitions and unveils claims management solution
Markerstudy has combined three of its most recent acquisitions into a new integrated FNOL and claims management solution called Synchronicity.
MGAA starts search for first managing director
The Managing General Agents' Association has formally begun its search for the Association’s first full time managing director.
Bluefin Partnership renamed as Bluefin Network
Bluefin’s broker network, previously known as Broker Partnership Services has been renamed as Bluefin Network with immediate effect.
Towergate swoops for North England broking pair
Towergate has acquired Youngs Insurance Brokers and Murray Burns & Co, brokers based in North of England.