business and finance FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:27:38 +0000 The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020. Full Article
business and finance FCA under attack for "comprehensively and scandalously" failing consumers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:38:25 +0000 Regulator rejects claims from Gina Miller's True and Fair Campaign, stating they contain “numerous inaccuracies", as campaigners call on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to review Andrew Bailey's appointment as governor of the Bank of England. Full Article
business and finance Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:44:38 +0000 The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze. Full Article
business and finance Biba takes action on FCA coronavirus warning By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:14:58 +0000 The trade body has pledged to support members as the regulator insists all firms must have contingency plans in place to deal with major issues such as Covid-19. Full Article
business and finance Eldon signals fresh appeal after ICO fine tribunal throws out case By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:53:41 +0000 The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine. Full Article
business and finance FCA aligns focus to prevent sexual harassment in workplace By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:23:28 +0000 Regulator also says it wants to make diversity and inclusion the norm as it seeks to embed "purposeful culture" into companies. Full Article
business and finance Government consults on UK market access for Gibraltar-based firms By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:40:43 +0000 The legal framework previously in place needs to be changed due to Brexit, with firms having until 11 May to respond. Full Article
business and finance Lloyd's to close underwriting room for 24 hours in coronavirus stress test By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:08:02 +0000 Market to test its readiness by invoking its emergency trading protocol. Full Article
business and finance Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to treat customers fairly during crisis By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:07:29 +0000 Regulator sets out expectations amid coronavirus for travel, motor and home insurance, product suspensions and renewals as it highlights the important role of the broker in helping vulnerable customers. Full Article
business and finance CMA slaps Ardonagh’s Paymentshield over PPI By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:31:22 +0000 The “significant” breaches meant some customers did not get annual review statements for up to six years. Full Article
business and finance Covid-19: Are you a key worker? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:58:58 +0000 Biba's Graeme Trudgill outlines the relevant areas for brokers as the FCA tells firms how to identify key workers in financial services. Full Article
business and finance Covid-19: Six month MOT exemption announced By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:37:26 +0000 The AA said it had raised MOT concerns with transport ministers last week. Full Article
business and finance Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:39:55 +0000 The unrated Danish motor provider says it "strongly disagrees" with the order and adds it has continued its capital raising efforts as it seeks to comply with its solvency capital requirement. Full Article
business and finance FCA to hit brokers with 3% rise in fees By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:20:31 +0100 Regulator also wants to increase the authorisation application fee for brokers from £1,500 to £2,500. Full Article
business and finance FCA warns of Tasker and QIC Europe clone By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:28:17 +0100 Regulator said fraudsters had used the details of authorised firms Tasker Insurance Brokers and QIC Europe to attempt to scam customers. Full Article
business and finance Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:40:33 +0100 Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk. Full Article
business and finance FCA data reveals complaints numbers soared in H2 2019 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:31:18 +0100 Regulator reports 75% increase in PPI complaints ahead of 29 August 2019 deadline. Full Article
business and finance Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:01:14 +0100 Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly. Full Article
business and finance The uninsured risk By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:00:00 +0100 Renovations and extensions may add thousands to a house’s value, but they might not be covered by existing insurance, explains Tim Slattery Full Article
business and finance Cyber: getting up to speed By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 09:30:00 +0100 Brokers have a vital role to play in spreading the word about the importance of cyber cover for businesses of all sizes, explains Steve Williams Full Article
business and finance Broking success: Tony Knight, Knightsure By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:15:00 +0100 The old school approach: Knightsure director Tony Knight prides himself on his old school, face-to-face approach, but is not afraid to take on new challenges such as cyber or how to thrive in the post-Brexit world Full Article
business and finance Management: The great wave of innovation By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:04:28 +0000 The insurance sector has been slow to adopt the digital age, says Colin Dean, but that is changing fast Full Article
business and finance Flaxmans and PKF Littlejohn team up on dispute resolution By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:40:12 +0100 Firms claim Crusader offering will “revolutionise” insurance and commercial dispute resolution. Full Article
business and finance MGAA reveals strategic direction By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:48:36 +0100 Due diligence, Brexit, training, professionalism, and lobbying are key focuses for the Association’s future. Full Article
business and finance Management: Relocation, relocation, relocation By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:37:35 +0100 How can businesses handle relocation with their employees? Peter Done explains how to orchestrate a successful office move Full Article
business and finance Charles Randell to replace John Griffith-Jones as chair of the FCA By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:24:59 +0000 Randell to take up role on 1 April. Full Article
business and finance Better business: A hand up the ladder By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:52:13 +0000 Peninsula founder and group managing director Peter Done explains what small business owners must do to develop and inspire their staff Full Article
business and finance Video: GDPR – What you need to know By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 08:45:25 +0100 Cheryl Martin, partner in the insurance advisory cyber and GDPR practice at EY and Branko Bjelobaba, founder of consultancy firm Branko Limited, share their knowledge on how the new regulations came about. Full Article
business and finance Video: GDPR – Marketing: what brokers can and can’t do By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 09:10:07 +0100 In the second of a three part series our experts tackle marketing under the new GDPR rules from phone calls and emails to the post. Full Article
business and finance Video: GDPR – Future proofing your business: Don’t panic! By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:05 +0100 In the culmination of the three part series the specialists run through what to do in the coming days, weeks, months and years now that GDPR is in place. Full Article
business and finance Better business: Turn the office green By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:47:28 +0100 How can employers be more environmentally friendly in the workplace? Peter Done explains Full Article
business and finance Webinar: The customer-centric schemes approach By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0100 Learn how to launch or further develop truly customer-focused schemes with our specialist webinar at 11am on 3rd October. Full Article
business and finance New whitepaper advises on how to get a scheme up-and-running By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:58:51 +0100 Insurance Age and Axa release the first in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities. Full Article
business and finance Blog: Does your board meet FCA standards? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:40:11 +0100 Gary Dixon, of the Association of Independent Non Executive Directors, highlights why it is time to talk about the independent NED gap. Full Article
business and finance Video: Scheme Smart - How To Grow And Market Your Delegated Authority By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:51:45 +0000 The second episode of our insightful documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on how to take a delegated authority to the next level. Full Article
business and finance New whitepaper advises on how to market and grow a scheme By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:27:30 +0000 Insurance Age and Axa release the second in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities. Full Article
business and finance Video: Scheme Smart - How To Future-Proof Your Scheme By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:50:57 +0000 The third episode of Insurance Age’s documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on what steps can be taken to future-proof schemes and delegated authorities and what sectors brokers can look to for future growth. Full Article
business and finance New whitepaper advises on how to future proof your scheme business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:59:58 +0000 Insurance Age and Axa release the third in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch and manage schemes and delegated authorities. Full Article
business and finance Using technology to give mid-market clients a corporate insurance experience By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:47:43 +0000 Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex risks, expert support is essential, as Sam Barrett explains Full Article
business and finance The Blog Spot: Should insurance go back to its coffee shop roots? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:28:30 +0000 Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether insurance broking needs to go back to its beginnings to find the right blend for future success. Full Article
business and finance Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:29:37 +0000 Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces. Full Article
business and finance The evolution of risk for digital media By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:29:38 +0000 The media industry is dealing with an increasing array of threats as technology transforms the sector. Chubb's Siân Rolfe explains why brokers need to constantly review policy offerings to make sure the demands of multi-channel/ multi-platform clients are met. Full Article
business and finance Diversity & inclusion success in Insurance to be celebrated at new Age awards By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 13:11:07 +0100 The first Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards to be held in November Full Article
business and finance In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 09:43:16 +0100 On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covéa to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference Jonathan Swift sat down with both to discuss the insurer’s journey from an also-ran to profitable and growing presence in the mid-corporate and SME market. Full Article
business and finance The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:14 +0100 Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story. Full Article
business and finance Open GI to headline Broker Expo 2019 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:55:52 +0100 More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event. Full Article
business and finance Dive in registration opens tomorrow By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:16:38 +0100 Festival promoting diversity and inclusion will explore mental health and the issue of bullying and harassment. Full Article
business and finance NED salaries in the insurance sector revealed By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:18:30 +0100 Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do. Full Article
business and finance Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals" By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:54:40 +0100 Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm presently has little appeal. Full Article
business and finance Former Allianz Scotland-head joins HDI Global SE By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:14:11 +0100 Stephanie Ogden will move from Lloyd’s after just over a year and has ten years’ experience of working at Allianz. Full Article