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.

Biba's Graeme Trudgill outlines the relevant areas for brokers as the FCA tells firms how to identify key workers in financial services.

The AA said it had raised MOT concerns with transport ministers last week.

Regulator reports 75% increase in PPI complaints ahead of 29 August 2019 deadline.

Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.

More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event.

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Updated: No interruptions to services are expected, but some staff are expected to remain at their offices.

The insurtech body has signed an open letter seeking additional support for start-ups from the government, as well as warning insurers against turning away from insurtech partners.

The Insurtech UK chairman and Wrisk executive chairman said the “mini meteorite” of Covid-19 has put insurtechs at risk of underfunding.

Short-term car insurance broker says the Coronavirus outbreak made it a "frustratingly unfavourable landscape" to find a new backer.

Tokyo, August 5, 2019 -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first three months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended June 30, 2019.

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Tokyo, October 31, 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended September 30, 2019.

Tokyo, February 6, 2020 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended December 31, 2020.

Programs and partnerships help underserved communities excel in the forestry business.

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Opinion: Philippa Wilkin, former underwriter and mindfulness expert, explores ways to manage anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic.

HM Treasury confirmed to Biba that small and medium-sized brokers are eligible for the scheme.

The FCA has asked up to 300 firms to provide financial information on client money, staff furlough, debt and cash.

After Aon stated that 70% of its staff are expected to take reductions in salary as the business tackles the economic impact of the coronavirus, other UK brokers reveal a mixed approach to the situation.

Provider posted rising revenues in both commercial and personal lines.

Profit and GWP improved at the motor provider.

COR deteriorated to 92.2% as provider says results were impacted by Ogden and restructuring costs.

Broker posted a loss of £669,000 for 2019 as it projects a return to profitability in 2020 as a result of streamlining and reorganisation.

Provider says existing customers will not be affected by the move.

Updated: The largest brokers in the UK revealed measures in place to protect staff and customers from coronavirus.

But CEO Steve Treloar says premiums in the provider's broker business has grown by 24% after Allianz's personal lines business transferred to LV.

The body outlined the insurer response to Financial Conduct Authority guidelines as providers waive renewals for key workers.

On demand insurtechs encourage incumbents to give back premium as it is predicted providers could save £1bn as claims plummet amid lockdown.

The group, which has members including Aviva's Maurice Tulloch and RSA's Stephen Hester, is working closely with Pool Re to develop solutions to the crisis.

Survey aims to find out how the industry has changed its working practices, the challenges faced by professionals working remotely and how brokers feel insurers have responded to the pandemic.

Exclusive: Stephen Catlin slams "unfortunate" lack of sympathy to policyholders in messages from the sector and pushes back at claim that the industry steering group on pandemic response is a PR gimmick.

The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims.

The ABI and the Association of Consumer Support Organisations have developed a statement of intent recommending remote video examination and rehabilitation.

The document has been developed to help brokers navigate platforms such as Twitter and Linked In throughout the outbreak.

Updated: Major insurers including Axa, Aviva, Ageas, LV and Zurich respond on automatic rebates as motor disrupters say the Admiral £25 move does not go far enough and questions are raised about the gesture.

The group is being advised by Mishcon de Reya and will look into claims denied by any number of insurers naming Axa, China Taiping, RSA, Touchstone, and Zurich but excluding Hiscox.

Provider states it is "evaluating possible sources of capital" to respond to the pandemic.

Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action.

The regulator issued a raft of measures today (1 May) for how financial services firms should behave while coronavirus grips the nation.

Providers urged to consider how value of products has changed as customers alter behaviours during coronavirus with product refunds proposed.

Experts have warned that business interruption could be “the next PPI for brokers “as FCA seeks legal clarity on BI wordings.

The latest stats show that 2018 was a flat year for insurance premiums although some lines have bucked the trend with modest increases

The first quarter of 2019 has seen positive premium movements across the board with packages as the only exception