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InsurTech Futures Blog: 'InsurTech' hijacked by start-up disruptors
Andre Symes, director at Genasys Technologies UK, on InsurTech hype and why it shouldn't be about becoming the insurance “Uber”.
Podcast: LV's Michael Lawrence on the top five stories of the week
Lawrence joins Insurance Age to discuss this week’s most read stories including Ardonagh, the CII and commissions.
Industry calls for urgent action as government publishes no-deal Brexit guidance
Experts say contract continuity is key concern as no deal scenario is described as "unthinkable" by the insurance sector.
Quizzical questions: 24 August 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
ABI figures show the "scale of the challenge" in fighting fraud
Industry experts say there is much do be done following ABI report that one insurance fraud per minute is detected in the UK.
InsurTech Futures: Zego partners with RSA on courier product
Start-up says pay-as-you-go product allows couriers to automatically be insured for the time they work.
Ardonagh losses fall to £32.8m
Investor report shows growing income but legacy costs hit £9m for the first six months of 2018.
The Blog Spot: Fighting crime
The ABI’s latest research on insurance fraud in the UK did not use the phrase “ghost broking” but it did reference a fraudster being jailed for selling fake motor insurance policies.
Ignition Select declared in default by FSCS
The FSCS will step in to help consumers affected by the collapse of the broker which went into administration last year.
Insurance scams amounting to £1.3bn detected in 2017
Research from ABI reveals one insurance fraud per minute was discovered.
Broker Network spending spree prices revealed
Figures unveiled for first three deals - Finch Commercial, Boyd Insurance and Thompson & Richardson.
AFL Insurance Brokers hires new CFO from Towergate
Chris Gagg replaces current CFO Keely Dalfen who will remain as an advisor to the business.
Anscombe hails "significant organic growth" at Seventeen Group
CEO says growth was driven by investment in specialist areas, as the firm continues to invest in IT and make acquisitions.
CII targeting December 2018 for chartered MGA status
Process involves Privy Council and member approval.
Simply Business reveals losses for 2017
Online broker says loss due to costs from Travelers takeover.
#Insagepeople: 20 - 26 August 2018
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Aviva denies being on “big crusade on broker commissions”
Aviva MD of UK intermediaries, Phil Bayles, says distribution costs need to improve in the sector but denies there is a commission problem following dispute with GRP.
Revenue growth for Seventeen Group
Broker points to organic growth as main driver.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Siân Barton and Ida Axling chat about the most popular stories to hit the headlines.
CII aiming for “relevant and diverse” Chartered Status
CII’s Steve Jenkins says the professional body is committed to Chartered and wants it to gain momentum as it seeks to add D&I to entry criteria.
Quizzical questions: 17 August 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Brokers have "heads in the sand" around succession, says Aviva's Bayles
Research from Aviva shows 9% of brokers are expected to leave the industry in the next year but only 13% of brokers have planned for their retirement.
Amazon ponders UK aggregator site - reports
Claims that the tech giant is in talks with UK insurers about the possible launch of a price comparison site hit the headlines.
Blog: Escape of water – a summer time risk?
Home & Legacy’s Adrian Ewington explains how brokers can protect clients from water claims and reveals claims go up in hot weather.