Insurance Brokers

Corona; Govt Business Loan Scheme Could Provide Acquisition Funds

This could be good news for brokers or MGAs, depending on their individual circumstances of course; The UK government has launched the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) as it looks to help UK SMEs […]

Conference report

BIBA & ABI Comment on FCA Signposting for Travel Insurance Consumers

The FCA has been looking at the regulations surrounding the sale of insurance to those travellers who have pre-existing medical conditions, plus any extra charges, or limits on cover, for holidaymakers aged 65 plus. Here’s […]

Insurance Regulation

Commercial Radio Seeks to Minimise Ts&Cs Blurb On Adverts

The UK commercial radio industry is tackling lengthy terms and conditions at the end of radio advertising, which make it harder for consumers to absorb and recall information. Radiocentre, the industry body for commercial radio, […]

Insurance Brokers

BIBA Update on Insurance Choices for People With Medical Conditions

In October 2018, BIBA along with other industry bodies, firms and charities came together at the Department of Work and Pensions’ Caxton House offices and committed to the Access to Insurance Working Group Caxton House Statement, which […]

Travel Insurance

Medical Travel Compared Hires Dr Sarah Jarvis as Brand Ambassador

Medical Travel Compared, a specialist medical travel insurance comparison website, has commenced a partnership with TV doctor, Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE as its medical consultant. Dr Jarvis’ collaboration with Medical Travel Compared, will see Dr […]

Opinion

Opinion: Travel Insurance Market Needs to Develop Post-EHIC Vision

This latest Opinion piece is by Mark Colonnese, Product Director at Aquarium Software. The Brexit problem may yet be resolved, but whatever the outcome politically, everyday travel insurance within the EU is set to change […]

Conference report

Equality: Signposting Scheme Helps 700,000 Older Consumers Find Insurance

So many insurers and brokers effectively close the book on insurance to those aged 70 and older, especially in the travel market. But why? As we live longer and healthier lives many people in their […]