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Insuring Santa - A broker's conversation
Mr S Claus is trying to arrange comprehensive insurance cover regarding his large children's toy manufacturing arm, as well as worldwide freighting. His broker is struggling.
P&I clubs to face premium pressure in 2016
Protection and indemnity insurance will face premium pressure at 1 January 2016 renewals, according to analysis from Willis Group.
Broker banned by FCA for failure on client money
Insurance broker Vroni O’Brien has been banned by the Financial Conduct Authority from undertaking any functions of “significant influence” after it was found she transferred money incorrectly between business and client accounts.
Contracting out of the Insurance Act 2015
The Law Commission has consulted with the insurance market over eight years prior to the Consumer Insurance (Disclosures and Representations) Act 2012 and the Insurance Act 2015. Both Acts were based on the market's view of best practice.
Post and CII launch 'Raising Standards' series in Hong Kong
Post and the Chartered Insurance Institute will launch a 'Raising Standards' webinar series in Hong Kong next year.
Government mobile phone penalties welcomed by AA
AA Insurance has welcomed a government move to increase the penalty for using a hand-held mobile phone or other device while driving as a "victory for common sense".
Gallagher makes Australian acquisition
Broker Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Australian-based Strathearn Insurance Group.
Brightside and RDG partner on motor ancillary initiative
Ryan Direct Group has partnered with Brightside Insurance Group to distribute a suite of ancillary motor products.
Quiz of the week - 18 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Besso secures Clydesdale Bank funding
Besso has secured funding from Clydesdale Bank to support its growth strategy and build-out its expansion into new regions.
Covéa to enter direct motor market in 2016
Covéa Insurance will launch a direct motor insurance offering, with a live date planned for early 2016.
Takeover date announced for Crane at LV
Mike Crane will officially take over as managing director at LV broker on 1 January next year.
AA disputes Storm Desmond will lead to home premium hike
AA Insurance does not expect claims from Storm Desmond to result in widespread home insurance premium increases because the expected £250m of claims from the event are below the £1bn of claims needed to trigger across-the-board increases.
Ex-Zurich UK boss Smith joins Lockton as NED
Former Zurich UK general insurance CEO Dave Smith has joined broker Lockton Companies as a non-executive director advising the boards of Lockton and its managing general agency Mapledown Underwriting.
Blanc hails ‘heartening' full-year figures at Aston Scott
Aston Scott Group has reported a 6.4% increase in its fee and commission income for the year ended 30 June 2015 to £17.8m (2014: £16.7m).
Towergate embarks on a 100-strong recruitment drive to grow sales force
Towergate Insurance Brokers is embarking on a recruitment drive of sales executives and sales leaders as it looks to grow its advisory sales force by 100 over the next two years and open new offices.
GAP product to go to market via Maltese PCC
Maltese protected cell company Building Block will partner with UK-based broker Nova Insurance to provide a new guaranteed asset protection (GAP) product.
Editor's Comment: 2015: A year in review
Christmas is a time for reflection on the past year and to think about what 2016 might bring.
Brightside signs five-year breakdown deal with RAC
Brightside Group and the RAC have signed a five-year deal that will see the broker selling a variety of breakdown products to customers across its motor book.
Expertise From A-Z: Full Year Market Spotlight – The Game Changers
How will changes during 2015 impact the industry in the coming year?
Market Moves - 17 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
C-Suite - Broker: On closer inspection
For the Insurance Act to work, insurers and brokers must agree what is classed as fair presentation.
Specialist cover launched for motorbike riders
A motorcycle product that allows riders to choose how much to insure their helmets and leathers is on offer from Loss Insurance Services.
European Council adopts insurance distribution directive
The European Council today (14 December) adopted a directive establishing new rules on insurance distribution designed to improve consumer protection for insurance products.