General Insurance

The Hanley chooses Genworth over Help to Buy 2

Genworth, the provider of mortgage insurance products to lenders in the UK, has revealed...

The Source appoints IT chief

Source insurance has appointed Louis Russell as its new head of IT. He joins...

Homeowners urged to check insurance policies

Insurance provider Paymentshield has warned homeowners they could risk further damage if they do...

Titlesolv brand to incorporate London & European

Titlesolv and London & European are consolidating under the Titlesolv brand. Titlesolv will provide...

Another fall in home insurance premiums

Home insurance premiums are continuing to fall, according to the AA’s latest benchmark British...

The Source joins up with SimplyBiz Mortgages

Source Insurance has signed an agreement with SimplyBiz Mortgages to join its panel of...

Genworth reveals Help to Buy alternative

Genworth has provided details of its private alternative to the Government’s ‘Help to Buy’...

Your Help to Buy responsibilities

The government’s Help to Buy scheme hit the headlines again earlier this month following...

Headline price competition not without issues

The Consumer Panel's Working Group Chair Mike Dailly has set out some of the...

LV= now on Quote & Buy

Berkeley Alexander has revealed that LV= Insurance is the latest addition to the panel...

The Source appoints BDM

Source Insurance are pleased to announce the addition of has added Don Allan to...

Paymentshield offers ‘Premium Flex’

Insurance provider Paymentshield is launching a new online facility called Premium Flex. It says the...

The Source introduces SourceLet

The Source has launched a sister business aimed at capitalising on the growth in...

Home extenders falling foul of insurance policies

In a bid to avoid the hassle and cost of moving, 90% of homeowners...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...