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Allianz in talks to buy L&G's GI business - report
Sky News says Allianz is frontrunner in race to buy the business after L&G put it up for sale late last year.
Which? survey reveals worst insurers for handling claims
Consumer organisation asked car and home insurance customers to rate their claims experience, with The AA scoring lowest in the car sector and RSA being rated worst in home.
Tesla's Elon Musk teases car insurance product launch
Car company is reportedly set to unveil a "compelling" insurance policy next month.
J M Glendinning buys Ridley Macmillan Insurance Brokers
MD Nick Houghton says broker is looking to make more acquisitions.
Experts predict further changes at Aviva following Briggs' exit
Brokers were unconcerned about the UK CEO of Insurance leaving the provider and have faith in group CEO Maurice Tulloch but more management "shuffling" is expected.
Profits fall at Covéa in 2018
Provider says results were impacted by soft market conditions in personal lines, along with adverse weather, claims inflation and uncertainty around Brexit.
HSB reveals broker e-trading platform
Engineering specialist says four products will initially be available for brokers to quote and bind, as it plans to add more in the future.
RSA boss Egan "not defensive" about broker criticism
New UK and International CEO reiterates commitment to the broker channel after brokers say provider is difficult to trade with.
Slow take-up of standardised Toba template was expected, says Biba
CEO Steve White hopes for a domino effect as networks, including Una Alliance, consider adopting the template.
FCA data reveals fall in complaints in second half of 2018
Regulator says total amount of complaints about financial services reached 3.91m, with PPI making up 40%.
Experts urge brokers to look over remuneration after FCA warning on GI distribution failings
Compliance specialists say brokers need to look at the distribution chain and make sure they act in the best interest of the customer.
InsurTech Futures: Inzura launches dash cam solution
Start-up is backed by former LV boss Phil Bunker and Autoline founder Michael Blaney.
FSCS names Caroline Rainbird as new CEO
She replaces Mark Neale who announced last year that he was to leave in May after nine years in the role.
FSCS further extends CRL's Alpha deadline
FSCS "hopeful" 30 April deadline could lead to a deal being agreed as CRL continues to look for replacement cover following unrated insurer Alpha's bankruptcy last year.
CRL responds to FSCS Alpha deadline extension
CEO Steve Mansour says the broker has been working with the FSCS for some months in order to help transfer policies affected by Alpha’s bankruptcy last year.
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Martyn Holman pops up at PremFina
Former Markerstudy group commercial director joins the premium finance firm's advisory board.
Covéa names Carolyn Callan as Simon Cooter's successor
Callan, currently head of SME & schemes at the provider, will take on the commercial lines & HNW director role on 1 May.
Citizens Advice slams home insurers in dual pricing report
Charity calls for the FCA to identify concrete solutions to the loyalty penalty as part of its insurance market study, after survey reveals home insurers make 100% of their profits from loyal customers.
FCA warns firms to take action on GI distribution failings
Regulator will "not hesitate to intervene" where brokers and insurers are failing to consider value to customers.
Incoming Jelf CEO will have to "work hard to gain trust"
Anthony Gruppo is moving across from Marsh in the US and takes on the position in May following Phil Barton's "inevitable" but sudden departure.
Aston Lark buys Jobson James Insurance Brokers
Deal is Aston Lark's third this year.
Esure reports £15.4m pre-tax loss for "disappointing" 2018
Provider confirms it has not yet found a replacement for former CEO Stuart Vann who left the business in January last year.
Co-op Insurance reveals trading loss for 2018
Provider says results were impacted by bad weather as it gears up for deal with Markerstudy.