Insurance Brokers

IDD is Good News, Says Ecclesiastical Broker Survey

The majority of brokers believe the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) has been good for the insurance industry, according to research by Ecclesiastical Insurance. October 1st marks the first anniversary of the introduction of the European-wide […]

InsureTech

Latest Insurtech Funding News; Investment Still Pouring In

Insurance is changing rapidly, so here is a quick round up of the latest investment capital and VC funding for various insurtech projects around the world; BOLDER PENGUINS SPOTTED IN OHIO Bold Penguin, a Columbus […]

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Pension Sale Regulation: FCA Dishes Out £23m Fine to The Pru

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined The Prudential Assurance Company Limited (Prudential) £23,875,000 for failures related to non-advised sales of annuities. Between July 2008 and September 2017, Prudential’s non-advised annuity business focused on […]

InsureTech

Partnerships: Freedom Joins With ThingCo to Launch Pukka Tech

Freedom Services Group (FSG) is joining forces with leading InsurTech firm, ThingCo, to create the latest business within the group, Pukka Tech.  The joint venture is the collective brainchild of FSG Founder and Chief Executive […]

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Broker: Lancaster Continues Support for NEC Classic Motor Show

If you have a reputation within a niche insurance sector, like classic cars or motorcycles, then it makes sense to sponsor events and meet enthusiasts on the ground. Training staff in the arcane world of […]

Global insurance trends

German Market: ERGO Offers Smarter Claims Tracking Option on Motor Cover

German insurance specialist, ERGO, has unveiled a new motor insurance product, branded Smart and Best. The new products are customer-friendly and clearly structured, ensuring no nasty surprises for policyholders should they need to claim. Claims […]