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The real threat
Myths about cross-selling and fear of expert knowledge are putting commercial brokers off branching into high net worth. Bob Trott explains why these should be overcome before direct writers take the opportunity away.
Innovation sitting on your doorstep
Commoditisaton and viewing insurance as a necessary evil has led to a lack of consumer confidence in motor insurance. Mark Scanlon explains why insurers will reap the benefits of returning to pure insurance.
MCE signs up to Open GI
Broker due to go live in New Year
MPPI sales figures double in three months for GI provider
Select & Protect mortgage payment protection insurance sales figures have doubled since its launch in July this year.
Twitter rising in importance for insurance complaints, claims survey
ICS also found those who are adept at monitoring customer satisfaction online are better placed to put things right.
Esure chairman Peter Wood seeks buyout
Mr Wood is attempting to buy out his Esure motor insurance business from Lloyds Banking Group.
Sterling to push up rates
HNW rates to rise by 7.5% on 1 January
Axa modifies critical illness cover
Cover widened to include 37 conditions
Confused overtakes Money Supermarket for motor quotes
EMB research shows motorists turning to aggregators in droves
Defaqto: Aggregator choice confusing consumers
Report reveals that wealth of motor and home insurance choice creates “uncertainty”
Bike Team to partner Rospa
Broker signs deal to cover advanced motorcyclists
Deloitte issues gloomy forecast for UK motor market
Premiums need to raise 5% to replace lower investment returns.
FSA bans brokers for lying about conviction
Brothers banned from failure to disclose information
Aviva-owned RAC in MBO
French business sold to management
First Central appoints head of marketing
Robin Pegg lands role with online motor insurance group
Solicitors launch personal injury iPhone application
Tool to provide instant access to PI solicitors
Barclays and Aviva extend tie up
Insurer's outgoing CEO Igal Mayer "delighted" bank and insurer will work together until 2015.
Chartis reserve warning on eve of rebrand
Analyst raises concerns over loss reserves