General Insurance

It’s a huge mistake to ignore GI and protection

While I appreciate that the Christmas party season is now in full effect, and...

Millions borrowing to pay for their insurance

New research from Premium Credit has found that more than two million people are...

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network adds Berkeley Alexander to GI panel

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network have added Berkeley Alexander to its general insurance...

Paymentshield unveils interactive GI resource

Paymentshield has published a new interactive video designed to tackle some of the obstacles...

Paymentshield adds new tool to Adviser Hub

Paymentshield has expanded its Adviser Hub with the launch of a new tool called...

Record sales for Uinsure

Uinsure says it has achieved record sales levels and growth during 2018. Earlier this year, ...

LV= Broker joins Paymentshield panel

Paymentshield has added LV= Broker to its home insurance panel. The panel already includes AXA,...

The Source introduces broker-facing CPD content hub

Source Insurance has launched its support mechanism ‘LearningLab’, designed to help brokers meet the...

Contents insurance black hole for renters

8.4 million renters in the UK do not have home contents insurance in place, Sainsbury’s...

The Monmouthshire reveals divestment of personal insurance business

Thomas Carroll Group has acquired the Monmouthshire Building Society’s personal insurance business. With nearly 50 years’...

Uinsure appoints CIO

Uinsure has announced the appointment of David Smith to the new position of chief...

FCA launches general insurance market study

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined the issues it will focus on as...

Uinsure unveils Direct Apply facility

Uinsure has revised its application process to allow advisers’ clients to apply for a...

Paymentshield integrates with The Key

A new integration allows all direct users of Mortgage Brain’s POS, CRM and compliance...

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FCA’s mortgage rule changes: it’s time to raise the advice bar, not drop it

The FCA’s move to relax some of the rules around mortgage switching and term changes might sound sensible on paper—cutting admin, giving borrowers quicker...

Tom Bill: Unintended consequences

Former Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced a brick tax in 1784 to pay for the American War of Independence. Manufacturers were charged by...

U.S. Market: lower rates are needed to help unlock the market

When Donald Trump was reelected and took office at the start of this year, we knew it was going to be interesting! The property market...

A home shouldn’t be out of reach for those who keep the UK running

In a housing market that has grown steadily more selective, it is often those who arguably help keep the country running who are quietly...

Richard Pike: A conference of positivity – Global ABS Day three

It’s time for reflection of the last three days here in Barca. To readers, this must seem like a pretty decent gig to be...

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Planning approvals drop despite rise in applications

England’s planning system is showing signs of growing strain as new government figures reveal...

Newcastle boosts new build flat support with higher LTV move

Newcastle for Intermediaries has announced a significant policy shift that raises the maximum loan-to-value...

LendInvest cuts residential rates by up to 15bps

LendInvest has announced a fresh round of rate cuts across its residential mortgage range,...

Gatehouse Bank cuts rental rates for overseas investors

Gatehouse Bank has announced a cut to rental rates on its two-year fixed term...