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The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly 2017 - as it happened
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly took place on 23 March. Post's journalists reported live from the event.
Biba to outline benefits of flood SME scheme to parliament
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association will outline the benefits of its small to medium enterprise flood scheme in parliament later today.
FCA met government to discuss post-Brexit regulatory framework
The Financial Conduct Authority has met with the government to discuss a post-Brexit regulatory framework.
Insurance Marketing and PR Awards: deadline for entries fast approaching
The Insurance Marketing and PR Awards are returning in 2017, and you only have two days to make sure you are in the running.
Quiz of the week - 17 March
Test your knowledge of this week's news.
This week in Post: Renewing your motor policy? That’s Numberwang
Renewing your motor insurance policy as a consumer feels like an instalment of Numberwang, with numbers seemingly plucked out of thin air.
Two reinsurance brokers enter Indonesia
The Financial Services Authority of Indonesia has granted operating licenses to two more reinsurance brokers.
Invicta acquires Priory Brokers' GI portfolio
Invicta Insurance Services will acquire the entire general insurance portfolio of Priory Insurance Brokers in April for an undisclosed amount.
Brightside's Mark Cliff on becoming Mr Digital
I want to be Mr Digital. Frankly, this might be a step too far for many people who know me.
Bishopsgate names Gordon Newman as executive chairman
Lloyd’s broker Bishopsgate has appointed Gordon Newman as executive chairman.
Simply Business dedicated to growing UK headcount following Travelers acquisition
Simply Business remains committed to growing staff levels in the UK following its acquisition by Travelers.
Travelers acquires Simply Business for $490m
Travelers has agreed to acquire Simply Business from Aquiline Capital Partners for approximately $490m (£401m).
Group CEO of HBH and Tysers stands down
Chris Elliott, group CEO of Hawkes Bay Holdings and its subsidiary Tysers, has stood down.
Brightside sues co-founder
Brightside is suing its co-founder Paul Chase-Gardener.
Blog: Demonstrating value for money
I was intrigued to read the introductory comments made in the Financial Conduct Authority publication in late January about the results of its pilot study into general insurance value measures for a subset of general insurance products.
ICO fines nuisance call firm using customer data from brokers
A Hampshire company that made 22 million nuisance calls has been fined £270,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office.
With the deadline less than a week away start your British Insurance Awards entry today
The countdown has well and truly began to get entries in for the 2017 British Insurance Awards with the deadline now less than a week away.
Chancellor’s budget of ‘little comfort’ to insurers
Chancellor Philip Hammond's Spring budget is of "little comfort" to insurers due to recent insurance premium tax hikes, trade bodies say.
Telematics broker becomes member of the IFB
Telematics broker, Carrot Insurance has become a member of the Insurance Fraud Bureau in a move that will see both parties sharing data with one another.
Sutton and Humphreys part ways with Integro UK
John Sutton and Toby Humphreys will leave Integro Insurance Brokers after guiding the UK operation for over 11 years.
Choice Insurance partners with Salvation Army GI
Choice Insurance Agency has partnered with Salvation Army General Insurance to enable Choice to provide Sagic policies to the broker market.
After Brolly v Travelers, here are six more insurance brand and marketing spats that made the headlines
The news last month that insurance giant Travelers had objected to insurtech startup Brolly using an umbrella as its logo got me thinking.
Charles Manchester on brokers using unrated insurers
Brokers are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, so they don't really come into contact with the Prudential Regulation Authority, which is primarily concerned with the soundness of insurers, ensuring protection for policyholders.
Interview: Ross Barrington, Markerstudy
Ross Barrington was recently appointed managing director of retail at Markerstudy. Will Kirkman sat down with him to discuss what lies ahead for him and the group.