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Blog: The apprenticeship levy might not be as bad as you think
After two years of waiting – and wondering – the apprenticeship levy is upon us. And so, for those of you with an annual paybill of over £3m, you’ll now be paying 0.5% of that to HMRC.
Admiral drops van panel to sell direct
Admiral will underwrite van insurance directly rather than through its broker business Able and its panel of insurers, the group has revealed.
County Group saw 92% profit rise in 2016
The County Group saw a 92% increase in pre-tax profits in 2016, up to £1.1m from £588,041 in the previous year.
Applied Systems completes Biba software house review
Applied Systems has completed the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s software house review.
In Depth: Using lie detectors to root out fraud
How broker Only Young Drivers is taking a novel approach to application fraud
Open GI completes Biba software house review
Open GI is the first software house to complete an independent review by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
LMA leads industry call for data protection law change
The Lloyd’s Market Association has coordinated an industry response calling for the Information Commissioner's Office to change its guidance over incoming data protection rules from the European Union.
Ex-Zurich head of sales joins GRP Broking
Chris Sime has left Zurich to head up business development at GRP Broking, the specialist investment vehicle for brokers and managing general agents.
My other life: Mark Payne, musician
By day Mark Payne is a commercial account executive at CIP Insurance Brokers, by night he is a musician in a heavy metal band.
Stackhouse Poland acquires Quantum Underwriting Solutions
Stackhouse Poland has acquired specialist provider of high net worth insurance services, Quantum Underwriting Solutions.
Grahame Chilton: Gallagher growth will be ‘stronger post-Brexit’
Arthur J Gallagher’s long-term growth will be stronger following Britain’s exit from the European Union, Grahame Chilton CEO of Gallagher International said.
Two thirds of former Kwik Fit staff find new jobs
Two out of three workers affected by the Kwik Fit Uddingston site closure have found new jobs, according to a Scottish government study.
Swinton's Richard Beaven on sharing data to combat fraud
Fraud is a perennial problem for the insurance industry. Figures from the Association of British Insurers last year have revealed that insurers detected more than 130,000 fraudulent claims in 2015, a 6% increase on the previous year.
Insurers to be hit with transparency rules from this weekend
Insurers will be forced from this weekend to conform to tough transparency rules over policy renewals.
Biba calls for EU free trade agreement as Article 50 is invoked
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on Prime Minister Theresa May to make "urgent progress" in setting up a new free trade agreement with the European Union now that Article 50 has been invoked.
Post People 27 - 31 March
Check out this week's movers and shakers.
Eight out of 10 financial services firms to increase cyber security spending
Eight out of 10 financial services firms expect to invest in preventative technology and IT systems over the next year.
Seventeen Group buys Dumfries broker
Seventeen Group has acquired Westscott Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Brokers outline reasons for leaving SSP
Brokers that moved from SSP to a rival software house have spoken about their reasons for leaving.
This week in Post: highs, lows and running with the wolves
It has been a week of highs and lows in our household. My son went on his first Cub sleepover and earned the honour of becoming a Sixer. I, meanwhile, returned to the X-ray machine.
Towergate promotes Erotocritou to deputy chief financial officer
Towergate’s Antony Erotocritou has been promoted from underwriting finance director to deputy chief financial officer.
Claims manager 'driven by greed' steals £1.8m from AJG
A former claims manager at Arthur J Gallagher has been sentenced to five years in prison after stealing more than £1.8m from the company.
WTW's Alastair Swift on why adapting is key to success
The broker landscape continues to evolve at an increasing rate and the industry is under constant pressure to adapt rapidly in order to keep up.
CFC Underwriting CEO leads private-equity backed MBO
The CEO of CFC Underwriting will lead a private-equity backed management buy-out of the business.