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Blog: Investing in tech crucial to broker performance
The pandemic was a clear sign for all that the broker must embrace a tech culture, writes Principal MD Dave Bowcock.
Worry+Peace launches new platform
The business says the tool, which is targeted at brokers, insurers and MGAs, is designed for non-core business lines where a fully e-traded system would be too expensive.
Q&A - Michael Rea
The CEO of UK retail, Gallagher weighs in on a turbulent 2020 and looks ahead to next year.
Lloyd’s and Parsyl launch insurance for distribution of Covid-19 vaccines
Public-private collaboration, including 14 global (re)insurers, addresses critical risks faced by Covid-19 vaccines and other health commodities during distribution
FCA bares teeth on insurance product value as it launches thematic review
Brokers have just three weeks to respond to the watchdog as it zones in on Covid-19 response, product value and customer service.
Fresh sellers hit back and deny misleading Kingfisher
The group issued a raft of denials and counter claims following Kingfisher accusations of misconduct, data breaches and misuse of the MyLicence platform.
Silence on rumoured Gallagher/Bollington deal
Gallagher declined to comment on reports that it was in advanced discussions with the Manchester-headquartered business.
People Moves: 14 - 18 December 2020
It may be nearly Christmas but there are still job moves to announce.
GRP buys digital commercial broker
Poole-based Insync has joined the GRP portfolio for an undisclosed sum.
Biba launches young broker committee
The panel will provide market intelligence on emerging trends to help shape Biba policy.
Alison Meckiffe steps in as Endsleigh CEO
Meckiffe replaced Jeff Brinley who recently joined Be Wiser as chief financial officer.
Let Live Thrive highlights event insurance threat
The campaign, alongside EC3 brokers and Hiscox, has written to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport, calling on the government to underwrite events contingency cover post-Covid.
Broker asks to face jury on sexual assault charge - report
Partners& and CGI boss, Dan Wilkinson has requested a jury trial as magistrates hear he allegedly "grabbed a woman's bottom and crotch".
Principal takes tech step with emotion detecting AI software
The specialist motor broker has teamed up with two tech providers to deliver the data analytics.
Axa’s defence in legal spat with property investor “untenable” say claimants
Martin McKeague, representing Aubrey Weis, says allegations made in Axa’s defence documents would have “huge ramifications” on the insurance industry.
CPC replies after Lockton denies fraud allegations
Property investor Aubrey Weis to rely on admissions made by Lockton in its defence documents at trial, after the broker admitted that a certificate of insurance for the 2019/20 policy year had been issued containing an error.
People Moves: 7 - 11 December 2020
Keep up to date with the latest personnel changes in the insurance world.
Video: Networks and M&A
In another video with Close Brothers Premium Finance we discuss the future of networks and M&A activity in the insurance sector.
Zurich and Plum Underwriting agree £150m capacity deal
The five-year personal lines deal sees Zurich replace Lloyd's capacity.
Opinion: CDL's Nigel Phillips on how the pandemic is changing the way businesses interact with customers
Beyond self-service: Coronavirus is accelerating the shift to a new era of customer engagement, say Nigel Phillips
Be Wiser takes Endsleigh CEO
The broker has also changed Peter Hubbard’s role from non-exec chairman to NED to enable him to work more closely with Mark Bower-Dyke on the business’s strategy.
Broker Exchange: The former head of MI5 on crisis leadership
Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller talked delegates through leadership in a crisis and highlighted that preparing teams for uncertainty alongside humility were key steps to success.
Blog: The five unintended consequences of price-walking
Ignite Systems MD Toby MacLachlan discusses what can go wrong after the FCA signalled its intent to ban dual pricing practises in the home and motor insurance markets earlier this year.
Axa puts blame on Lockton as legal dispute continues
The provider denies claims that it owes £1.68m in damages after property investor Aubrey Weis took it to court in September.