The Budget
Landlords: Bring on the subs
Plans to stop landlords preventing sub-letting have split opinion, with some insurers predicting a hike in premiums, while others claim the risks could be managed.
Blog: Newcastle - powerhouse or outhouse?
Post reporter Katie Marriner sums up her experience of visiting the Newcastle insurance sector and how plans to make it a powerhouse are being received.
Driverless cars commitment and reinsurance backing prominent in 2015 Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has pledged £100m to the development of driverless cars in a bid to make the UK "a centre of excellence" for the technology.
What issues top the GI industry's 2015 budget wish-list?
As Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne prepares to deliver his annual budget tomorrow (18 March), Post found out what the general insurance industry hopes to fin inside the famous old briefcase.
Flood campaign urges defence spending boost in Budget
The Association of British Insurers' Flood Free Homes campaign is urging government to increase spending on flood defences and maintenance ahead of the Budget announcement on 18 March.
Government sets March 2015 Budget date
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne is to deliver the final Budget for the current parliament on 18 March 2015.
Budget 2014: pension shakeup to open the door for general insurance players
Insurers’ share prices plummet following Chancellor’s annuity vow.
BGL brands aim to double commercial vehicle base by 2015
Budget Insurance and Dial Direct are aiming to double their base of commercial vehicles over the next 14 months.
FCA and PRA require 15% extra funding for 2013/14
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority have requested a 15% increase in their annual funding requirement for 2013/14.
Interview: Vinicio Cellerini: On top of the world
After 27 years at the firm, Zurich UK global corporate chief executive Vinicio Cellerini explains his is the best job in the company – and that the CEO should be jealous.
Insurance sector responds to Budget
Members of the insurance industry have responded to today's Budget.
Budget offers tax relief to SMEs as growth forecast halved
The Chancellor has announced that employers will have the first £2000 cut from their national insurance bill.
Biba raises regulatory concerns in budget submission
The British Insurance Brokers Association has asked the government for “a more dynamic regulatory regime in place that recognises the impact of regulation on our sector.”
BGL swoops for RSA compliance boss
BGL group has announced that RSA’s head of UK regulatory risk and compliance is to join the insurance group to head up compliance.
Frontline outlines plans to boost Budget Insurance business
BGL Group-business unit Frontline has unveiled plans to double the size of insurance brand Budget in the next five years.
ABI's budget prompts reorganisation
The Association of British Insurers is conducting a restructure with a view to keeping within budget requirements in 2013.
BGL recruits new Fusion contact centre manager
BGL Group's Fusion Contact Centre Services business has appointed Jane Alexander as contact centre manager.
Insurers gear up for Finance Bill detail in hope of simplified CFC process
This week's publication of the long-awaited Finance Bill could provide the catalyst for overseas investment, while also serving to safeguard the status quo of UK-headquartered insurance companies.
Budget 2012 Video: spotlight on insurance
Incisive Media editorial director James Gosling spoke to Jonathan Evans MP about the effect of the 2012 Budget on the insurance industry.
Budget 2012: Local authorities to receive support amid risk concerns
Zurich Municipal’s director of public services has played down fears of deteriorating risks within “overstretched” local authorities following claims that roads across the UK are in need of a £10bn upgrade.
Budget 2012: No nasty surprises for insurers as firms wait on Finance Bill
The insurance-specific measures announced in George Osborne's budget speech have been branded "wholly expected" by Deloitte insurance tax leader Anne Hamilton.