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

A.J. Cook Insurance Brokers has been declared in default by the scheme.

Challenging times require lateral thinking: By collaborating the sector can help customers and each other through the pandemic, says Steve White

What price peace of mind? Who is up for jumping out of a plane with a cheap parachute strapped to their back? Phil Barton ponders why insurance is often bought on price

Millionaire maker: From setting up one of the first consolidators to becoming an investor in start-ups, Chris Blackham reflects on the highs and lows of selling-up and shares his vision for the future

Ardonagh’s Atlanta division has exchanged contracts to purchase the motorcycle specialist broker.

Ageas UK CEO, Andy Watson, discusses the issues impacting the provider's 2019 results and recent changes in its broker business.

Customers told to check the validity of their policy with their insurer.

Performance at group and UK & International level improved and COR was 95.0% as the business noted the impact of discipline and portfolio exits.

Broker says acquisition of Flexible Health will allow it to expand its private medical insurance offering to individuals.

Insurance Cares: Aon and Aviva push to get social landlords to make use of their tenants contents insurance schemes in order to help vulnerable customers, as MPs outline challenges for the industry.

General insurance CEO, Colm Holmes, says provider has exited some "unprofitable relationships" in personal lines, but highlights Aviva will "significantly invest" in the broker channel going forward.

The decision to keep the unpopular tax at 12% has been welcomed by the insurance market as Chancellor introduces other measures to help Covid-19 hit businesses.

InsureandGo says policies will not cover Covid-19, while Staysure continues to sell travel insurance and travel disruption cover.

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.

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

Law firm warns insurance sector will be under scrutiny as the level of litigation is predicted to rise as a result of Covid-19.

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.

Commission states it accepts the National Crime Agency’s conclusions that it found no evidence that any criminal offences had been committed after it investigated loans totalling £8m provided to the Leave.EU campaign from one of Banks' other companies.

Legal disputes over coronavirus-related BI claims have put insurers’ responses to the crisis in the spotlight

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

Paul Dilley will replace Adrian Sweeney after a handover period.

Regulator publishes findings of its largest research pool with UK consumers.

The regulator paid other firms £647,651 in 2016/17 to conduct the survey.

Figures reveal a 30% uplift on 2016.

Ombudsman gives update after highlighting growth in “black box” complaints in annual review.

However CB Insights said that Amazon acting as more than a distributor in the home market was “unlikely”.

Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.

Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims.

Customers benefiting from 10% yearly fall.

Analysis by The AA reveals quarterly and yearly increases.

Insurance Age has published the results of its annual study into the top 50 brokers in the personal lines market.

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Willis Towers Watson and Confused warn of future increases as they publish data for Q4 2019.

Insurers point the finger at increased claims and unexpected Ogden rate change in a challenging year

Are there any solutions to the loss of capacity and increasing premiums in construction PI? Martin Friel investigates

MD Chris Blackwell will continue to lead Trilogy as the MGA states it does not expect any changes to the business following the deal.

The venture, which is a combination of five existing brokers - MRIB and Independents, La Playa, CGI and Versatile - is led by former Jelf boss Barton, with Chris Jelf as commercial director.

Move comes after LV completes the transfer of its commercial lines business to Allianz.

This week saw the launch of new broking business Partners&, bringing together a quintet of players to form a business which is positioning itself as distinctly anti-consolidator. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift looks at what this means; and the challenges it faces to maintain its self-proclaimed USPs as it grows.

Blanc will head up a review following the Doncaster 2019 flooding to learn why victims did not have the right cover.

Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers.

Updated: A number of providers have introduced exclusions for Covid-19.

The Night Time Industries Association has been advised members have a “good case” against Hiscox as barrister warns “insurers will never be forgiven” for response to Covid-19.

In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how insurance companies are seeking to make a difference within local communities during lockdown.

The market has been criticised for its response to the coronavirus crisis, particularly with regard to business interruption as providers "look down the barrel' of class action.

The group of companies criticising Hiscox for refusing to pay out BI claims as a result of the coronavirus says it is also in "advanced talks" with a litigation funder to underwrite its entire legal costs as dispute hots up.

RSA is latest provider in firing line as nursery sector hits out and, separately, a new action group, Insurance Justice, has been set up to defend BI claims for businesses.