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NewsBriefing: The AR probe shows there's no easy money in insurance
The FCA’s appointed representatives (AR) probe has uncovered some striking examples of ignorance about how the rules worked and how much effort is involved in managing ARs. The regulator’s damning verdict on brokers’ poor oversight of their ARs should serve as a wake-up call for those ...
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NewsBriefing: As another insurer goes direct, should brokers be worried?
Another day, another insurer going SME direct. This times it is US insurer Travelers, releasing a direct SME office product for fewer than 10 employees and less than £2.5m in revenues. Travelers joins AXA, Allianz (Premierline Direct) and Hiscox, who have all gone direct to business ...
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NewsRevealed: What brokers really think about the FCA
The regulator is overloading brokers and customers in its drive to improve industry behaviour. The cost of regulation and amount of paperwork were among the top reasons for broker unhappiness in our exclusive survey
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NewsQ&A: Bill Cooper on evolving opportunities and threats in insurance
Bill Cooper is celebrating 20 years of being in the insurance sector. In that time he has seen a lot of change. Insurance Times spoke to the head of insurance at Lloyds Bank about threats and opportunities in the industry and how the bank has responded. ...
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AgendaAnalysis: Consolidators are back – will it be different this time?
The new wave of consolidators is bringing fear of a renewed squeeze on insurers for commissions. But there are signs that the model has changed amid a soft market
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AgendaWho to see and what they’re saying at Biba – part 1
In the run-up to Biba 2016, we look at some of the big names set to make an appearance and their agendas
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FeaturesBiba 2016: The talking points
The conference’s seminars and keynote sessions on 11 and 12 May offer something for everyone in the industry. But there will also be plenty of other issues and rumours getting people talking, from insurance industry consolidation to the future of Broker Network
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FeaturesBiba 2016: The speakers
With Biba 2016 on 11 and 12 May, we look at who the key speakers will be and what issues they will be talking about
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FeaturesAnalysis: Staying relevant is key issue for Broker 50
Insurers want brokers to demonstrate the value they add, and creating innovative new products is one way for brokers to stay relevant – if insurers will back them
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NewsBriefing: How can brokers thrive with customers going direct?
The closure of branches at Swinton and Hughes Insurance has once again raised questions about the future of the high street broker. The digital age is challenging for high street brokers selling general personal lines, but even commercial lines community brokers face the threat of customers ...
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AgendaAnalysis: Is there a future for the High Street broker in the digital age?
It was a proud day for Hughes Insurance. One-man band Leslie Hughes started selling car insurance over the phone in 1977 and grew the company into Northern Ireland’s largest independent broker by the time it was acquired in 2014 by Liberty Mutual. Chief executive Gareth Brady ...
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Online onlyAnalysis: Towergate at centre of Highbridge UK M&A plot
Private equity house’s acquisitions of majority stakes in Towergate, Price Forbes and now Broker Network are just the beginning
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NewsMike Bruce and GRP hit back against Bluefin accusations
Bluefin, GRP and Mike Bruce have filed papers at the High Court
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NewsInterview: How Mark Cliff aims to get Brightside back in the game
At the close of 2014, Brightside had a £45m loss and falling revenues. Now, new boss Mark Cliff hopes it will be able to consider acquisitions by the end of 2016
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Online onlyMarsh hits Australian insurers with new charge
Clients could face premium hike as insurers look for ways to recover the additional costs
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NewsQ&A: Ian Stutz on Brokerbility’s growth 10 years on
Managing director Ian Stutz speaks to Insurance Times about what has been fuelling members’ growth and how Brokerbility has been helping members in a competitive market
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NewsBriefing: Finding growth in a difficult broking market
The questions facing Gallagher, now its acquisition-led strategy has slowed
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NewsLawyers fail to reach agreement in Gallagher court order against MGA
Mrs Justice Slade said her judgement was unlikely to produce the “perfect order”
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AgendaAnalysis: Rivals snap up leavers from Willis Networks
Purple Partnership and Compass sign up ex-Willis members that departed after commission changes
