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Analysis: The impact of FSCS funding proposals on brokers
In 2016 the Financial Conduct Authority released a raft of proposals that examined potential changes to the way the Financial Services Compensation Scheme was funded.
Blog: The golden age of insurance is yet to come
The demand for transparency and diversity is changing the insurance market and shaping the personalities of future industry leaders, writes Brokerbility chairman Ashwin Mistry.
Take part: 2018 cyber research
For Insurance Post's first research project of 2018, we're delving into the world of cyber.
Industry reacts to proposals on discount rate
The insurance industry has reacted to the Justice Committee’s proposals on discount rate reform.
Roundtable: Modernising the London market
For years, Lloyd’s of London has been grappling with the challenges of modernisation. As businesses within the London market come under increasing competition and margins are challenged, both Lloyd’s and the wider market are focusing greater energies on…
Simply Business poised for further international expansion
Simply Business is poised for further international expansion seven months on from its acquisition by Travelers.
Jelf and Bluefin combined business to rebrand as Jelf
Marsh has revealed that its combined Jelf and Bluefin business will begin rebranding as Jelf from early next year.
Broker saw 5000% home insurance surge in lead up to Ophelia
Broker Cover Builder saw a 5284% surge in home insurance sales in the minutes leading up to storm Ophelia.
Peter Barrett appointed as chairman of Digital Risks
Peter Barrett has been appointed chairman of digital broker, Digital Risks, as it plans to expand across the UK and internationally.
Gallagher appoints James Anderson to head up Rossborough Insurance
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed James Anderson as group managing director of Rossborough Insurance, its Jersey-based personal and commercial lines broking business.
BGL spent £4.4m on compliance ahead of now-abandoned IPO
Exclusive: Compare the Market owner BGL spent £4.4m on compliance ahead of a planned stock market float that now will not happen.
Week in Post: All hail Captain Side Parting
This year’s Budget was rewarding for many reasons: a freeze on insurance premium tax, an increase in research funding for driverless cars, and a dig at Jeremy Clarkson.
Blog: Rekindling the broking passion and preserving independence
Broker Network CEO Andy Fairchild urges experienced brokers to mentor the younger generation.
Compare the Market owner valued at £2.2bn as investment derails IPO
BGL group has shelved plans for a stock market float for Compare the Market, after an overseas investor bought a 30% stake in the business.
Sabre sets out share price range ahead of IPO next month
Sabre Insurance has set out the share price range for its initial public offering next month.
Allianz takes aim at underinsured SMEs
Allianz is launching a data initiative designed to reduce the number of SMEs that are underinsured.
Interview: Lyndon Wood, Moorhouse Group
Lyndon Wood is an author, TV presenter and entrepreneur behind the largest independent insurance broker in Wales.
Carole Nash was ‘target consumer brand’ for Ardonagh, says Ross
Motorcycle broker Carole Nash was a longstanding acquisition target for Ardonagh, the group's CEO said
Ardonagh adjusted Ebitda up 19.7% in Q3
The Ardonagh Group posted adjusted Ebitda of £ 79.1m in the first nine months of 2017, a 19.7% rise year-on-year.
Ignition Select boss sees another company go into liquidation
Exclusive: The director of failed Ipswich broker Ignition Select has seen another of his companies placed into voluntary liquidation.
Brokers withheld premiums from Enterprise MGA after insurer's collapse
Exclusive: Brokers withheld premiums from Enterprise’s failed managing general agent in the wake of the insurer’s collapse.
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Winners
The leading lights of underwriting gathered last night at Post’s annual Underwriting Service Awards. The winners are below:
Jelf & Bluefin's Phil Barton on getting back to organic growth
Brokers must get back to their roots of being pillars in the community to achieve organic growth, says Phil Barton, group CEO at Jelf.
Lycetts appoints Charles Foster as CEO
Lycetts has appointed Charles Foster as CEO, subject to regulatory approval.