General Insurance

Personal Touch to go LIVE in Birmingham

Adviser network Personal Touch has revealed details of its fifth annual 'LIVE' event. The member event...

SimplyBiz Mortgages’ seasonal showcase returns

SimplyBiz Mortgages has will stage its second whole of market ‘Seasonal Showcase’ event on...

Uinsure collaborates with building societies

GI provider Uinsure has been selected by both the Melton Building Society and Mansfield...

Paymentshield improves GI proposition

Paymentshield has made changes to its general insurance offering. The provider has worked with its panel of...

L&G appoints general insurance CEO

Legal & General has announced the appointment of Cheryl Agius as the new CEO...

Uinsure’s CSI rises to £75,000

Uinsure is increasing the Contents Sum Insured (CSI) on its 5-star Defaqto rated residential...

ABI calls for transitional arrangements following Brexit

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said the UK government should “make a clear...

New adviser campaign from Paymentshield

Paymentshield has unveiled its ‘Light ‘em Up’ campaign for advisers as Christmas fast approaches....

Storm Angus behind BTL insurance claim spike

Buy-to-let specialist insurer Simple Landlords has reported a surge in calls from landlords whose...

Clever Lending partners with Source Insurance

Master broker Clever Lending has teamed up with Source Insurance to provide a series of general insurance 'masterclass'...

L&G in GI deal with the Coventry

Legal & General and Coventry Building Society have announced a five year partnership to...

Gloucestershire most at risk from water escape

Over half a million pounds was paid out to park-home owners to fix damage...

Berkeley Alexander expands household panel

Berkeley Alexander has announced that the RSA Clearchoice household product had been added to...

Ski theft widespread

14% of people survey have had their ski or snowboard equipment stolen or lost...

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Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing. The government’s recent announcement of a...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

The sourcing system effect in specialist lending

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list. In sectors like...

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Market Harborough cuts rates on larger residential loans

Market Harborough Building Society has reduced rates on its larger loan products by as...

Shawbrook promotes Apollonio to lead retail mortgage sales

Shawbrook has promoted Louise Apollonio to sales and distribution director for retail mortgages, as...

Clydesdale Bank raises fixed mortgage rates across core and specialist ranges

Clydesdale Bank is set to raise a range of fixed mortgage rates from Monday,...

Growth in online auctions reshaping UK property market

The UK property auction market is being rapidly transformed by digital platforms, with record...