Broker Analysis – Page 32
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NewsDo brokers REALLY understand client money and risk transfer? Why fined One Call may not be alone
Compliance consultants have urged brokers to check their TOBAs, and make sure they are well-versed in the rules on client money, after One Call was slapped with a £684,000 fine and trading restriction expected to cost £4.6m
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NewsPIA - The cutting edge of broking
Technological innovation has tended to benefit personal lines. But PIA’s young chief executive contends that commercial brokers can see the benefits from it too, and says she has the model and the mettle to prove it.
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NewsOne Call hit with hefty FCA fines and trading restriction
FCA decision notice reveals past reckless spending by Doncaster-based One Call Insurance, which inadvertently burned through £17.3m of clients’ money
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NewsUK insurer in £1m legal battle against Lloyd’s broker
A UK insurer has filed a winding-up petition against a Lloyd’s broker it accuses of negligence after the broker failed to honour a default judgement and pay out almost £1m
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NewsTowergate Underwriting: 21st century MGA
Paul Dilley is overseeing a complete overhaul of Ardonagh’s MGA unit. The company plans to change name, structure and culture over the next 12 months
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NewsTop 50 Brokers - All change at the top: Analysis
Premium content: There’s been a big shake-up at the top of this year’s Insurance Times Top 50 Brokers
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NewsDominic Burke: JLT planning acquisitions and organic boost
Premium content: Company will continue to focus on bolt-on acquisitions, JLT chief Dominic Burke says
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NewsInterview: Broker Network reveals acquisitions war chest
Broker Network reveals acquisitions war chest as chief executive Andy Fairchild talks to Insurance Times
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NewsAnalysis: The Markerstudy strategy post-Brexit/Ogden
Premium content: Markerstudy strategy shows insurer is back in the game, unveiling bold new plans after bolstering its defence
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Online onlyNew Towergate group unveils rebrand
Premium content: New Towergate Group chooses permanent replacement for temporary KIRS moniker
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Online onlyBrightside aims to complete deals this year in M&A push
Premium content: Brightside may target larger brokers in longer term as part of M&A push
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NewsAviation broking probe could be wider than the FCA – Aon
Premium content: Aon hints that other regulators may be conducting aviation broking probe
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NewsTowergate retail plots to leapfrog past rivals in digital drive
Premium content: Recruitment of Nigel Palmer from Gallagher will also drive SME growth plans within Towergate Retail arm
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Online onlyNervous on insurtech, bullish on MGAs: inside BP Marsh strategy
Premium content: Chairman and managing director explain BP Marsh strategy for investing cash pile
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NewsAnalysis: New Towergate group has much to prove
Premium content: KIRS, the new Towergate group, starts off with a strong position, but challenges remain around strategy execution, growth and costs
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NewsWestminster terror attack victim pursues insurer in 'first'
Premium content: Changes in motor insurance rules have paved the way for Westminster terror attack victim Francisco Lopes to pursue his claim
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NewsThe big question: Broker vs insurer direct channel?
Premium content: Are brokers destined to lose standard personal lines and small commercial business to insurers’ direct arms? Leading brokers and insurers comment on broker vs insurer direct
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NewsInsurer court win against man who used McKenzie Friend in PI claim
Premium content: Despite original solicitors withdrawing claimant pursued case, first through a McKenzie Friend, then later by solicitors
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NewsAllianz plots more broker deals with underwriting training scheme
Premium content: Allianz proposition sees insurer go head-to-head with AXA who launched similar underwriting training scheme last year
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NewsAXA: Quality of broker commission talks improving
Premium content: Last year AXA broking boss Jon Walker expressed frustration about “difficult” broker commission talks
