The Budget
Government sets March 2015 Budget date
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne is to deliver the final Budget for the current parliament on 18 March 2015.
Budget 2014: pension shakeup to open the door for general insurance players
Insurers’ share prices plummet following Chancellor’s annuity vow.
BGL brands aim to double commercial vehicle base by 2015
Budget Insurance and Dial Direct are aiming to double their base of commercial vehicles over the next 14 months.
FCA and PRA require 15% extra funding for 2013/14
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority have requested a 15% increase in their annual funding requirement for 2013/14.
Interview: Vinicio Cellerini: On top of the world
After 27 years at the firm, Zurich UK global corporate chief executive Vinicio Cellerini explains his is the best job in the company – and that the CEO should be jealous.
Insurance sector responds to Budget
Members of the insurance industry have responded to today's Budget.
Budget offers tax relief to SMEs as growth forecast halved
The Chancellor has announced that employers will have the first £2000 cut from their national insurance bill.
Biba raises regulatory concerns in budget submission
The British Insurance Brokers Association has asked the government for “a more dynamic regulatory regime in place that recognises the impact of regulation on our sector.”
BGL swoops for RSA compliance boss
BGL group has announced that RSA’s head of UK regulatory risk and compliance is to join the insurance group to head up compliance.
Frontline outlines plans to boost Budget Insurance business
BGL Group-business unit Frontline has unveiled plans to double the size of insurance brand Budget in the next five years.
ABI's budget prompts reorganisation
The Association of British Insurers is conducting a restructure with a view to keeping within budget requirements in 2013.
BGL recruits new Fusion contact centre manager
BGL Group's Fusion Contact Centre Services business has appointed Jane Alexander as contact centre manager.
Insurers gear up for Finance Bill detail in hope of simplified CFC process
This week's publication of the long-awaited Finance Bill could provide the catalyst for overseas investment, while also serving to safeguard the status quo of UK-headquartered insurance companies.
Budget 2012 Video: spotlight on insurance
Incisive Media editorial director James Gosling spoke to Jonathan Evans MP about the effect of the 2012 Budget on the insurance industry.
Budget 2012: Local authorities to receive support amid risk concerns
Zurich Municipal’s director of public services has played down fears of deteriorating risks within “overstretched” local authorities following claims that roads across the UK are in need of a £10bn upgrade.
Budget 2012: No nasty surprises for insurers as firms wait on Finance Bill
The insurance-specific measures announced in George Osborne's budget speech have been branded "wholly expected" by Deloitte insurance tax leader Anne Hamilton.
Budget 2012: Red tape reductions expected to enhance SME growth
Zurich SME boss Richard Coleman has praised the Chancellor's budget announcement concerning a consultation on how small business with turnover of up to £77 000 pay tax.
Budget 2012: More insurers to target UK move, claims PwC
The insurance implications of this afternoon's budget could result in an influx of international insurers moving to the UK over the coming 12 months, according to PwC insurance tax leader Colin Graham.
Budget 2012: ABI director general welcomes corporation tax cuts
The director general of the Association of British Insurers has "strongly welcomed" Chancellor George Osborne's promise to create a more competitive corporate tax regime in Britain by cutting corporation tax to 24%.
QBE finds firms expect two-year recovery
A pre-budget survey by commercial lines insurer QBE has found that 77% of UK businesses expect it to be two years or more before the UK sees a full economic recovery – with half (49%) not expecting a turnaround for three years or more.
Biba's budget submission slates regulators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has warned the Chancellor that the value of insurance "is being eroded through inappropriate, disproportionate and costly regulation".