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Biba plans 'Dragon's Den' hackathon
A Dragon's Den-style 'hackathon' will be held for the second year running at the British Insurance Broker's Association conference in Manchester.
Hastings profit sees steady growth
Hastings saw profit after tax of £130.6m in 2018, an increase of 3% from £126.7m in 2017.
Swinton closes Lowestoft branch
Broker Swinton has closed its Lowestoft branch, leading to six redundancies.
Telematics Watch: Telematics and safer driving – is it working?
With telematics volumes rising steadily in recent years to pass the one million policy mark, a key question for those looking to accelerate its take-up further is whether the main premise of the product – that it is making the UK’s roads safer – is being…
Insurers should stick to 'risk reflective pricing'
Insurers should ensure that premiums are a fair reflection of risk, a conference heard.
LV's Mike Crane on dealing with changing customer expectations
Customers’ expectations are changing and they are demanding to be more informed. Mike Crane says insurers risk alienating customers if they don’t explain how and why they price risks
UK General sees profit rise after business review
UK General saw a 55% profit growth after exiting a number of unprofitable product lines.
British Insurance Awards at 25: The judges reflect on the changing market
With the deadline for entering the British Insurance Awards getting ever closer, what better time to introduce the judges who will be casting an eye over these years submissions? Post canvasses them for their favourite memories of previous BIAs and their…
Court hears first installment in Besso and Bloody Bay legal action
Exclusive: The first hearing in the case of Besso v Bloody Bay was heard today in the commercial court.
Employees of Call Connection file claim in ongoing administration
Former employees of failed insurance lead generator Call Connection are among the creditors seeking reparation, according to an interim report into the administration of the firm.
FCA gives wholesale broking market a clean bill of health
The Financial Conduct Authority has closed its market study of wholesale insurance brokers, saying it had “not found evidence of significant levels of harm that merit the introduction of intrusive remedies”.
FCA issues warning over clone broker
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning over an unauthorised firm pretending to be Protect Your Bubble.
GRP buys equestrian broker
GRP has acquired Hertfordshire-based equestrian broker Shearwater, for an undisclosed amount.
Insurance staff ‘stressed’ over weight of EU regulation
Insurers have issued a warning over the increasing toll that European Union regulation is having on employees.
This week in Post: Couples and coupes
With Valentine’s Day yesterday, the Post team started the week by bracing ourselves for an inevitable slew of romance-related press releases. We weren’t disappointed.
BGC president reveals high hopes and further acquisitive growth for Ed
BGC’s broking arm, which currently comprises of Ed Broking and Besso, will seek acquisitive growth in 2019.
Post launches new Reputation event focused on creating an ethical and inclusive insurance market
Those that work in insurance have long known it has reputation issues.
Applied drafts machine learning plans with Google
Exclusive: Applied is working with Google to introduce machine learning technology into its business.
AA sees strong motor growth as home ticks back on track
The AA’s insurance arm saw its motor and home books grow in 2018, according to a pre-close trading update.
Brokers nervous on Brexit: Aviva research
Brokers have identified Brexit as their second biggest worry, behind regulation and compliance, Aviva research has shown.
This month: Brace for Boris
As the Brexit negotiations rumble interminably on, it can sometimes feel impossible to imagine life after 29 March. The British Insurance Brokers' Association gave the industry something to look forward to, announcing the keynote speaker for its…
Honcho plots series A funding round
Exclusive: Aggregator disruptor Honcho will look to raise more capital through its series A round later this year.
Willis Towers Watson reports a 36% increase in profits
Willis Towers Watson posted a profit of $695m for the 12 months ended 31 December 2018
Biba faces backlash over Boris Johnson keynote
Exclusive: The British Insurance Brokers' Association faces a backlash from brokers over the decision to make Boris Johnson a keynote speaker at the organisation's annual conference.