Insurer
FCA warns insurance managers to tackle misconduct
Not addressing non-financial misconduct may lead managers to fail the SM&CR.
CFC develops excess cyber product
The proposition is aimed at small and medium sized business.
Neon Underwriting placed into run-off
Neon's parent company American Financial Group has decided to exit the Lloyd's market.
Gefion meets €5m liquidity deadline
The Danish provider has complied with the order from a regulator to have liquid assets of at least €5m by the end of 2019, after further investment from shareholders.
Amanda Blanc joins bicycle specialist Laka
Firm is backed by Zurich, where Blanc spent nine months as CEO EMEA.
Axa teams up with Brokerbility for management training
The courses, aimed at broker leaders, cover the type of misconduct exposed by #MeToo revelations.
Optio buys terrorism specialist Newbridge from Castel
Newbridge was founded in 2015 as part of Castel’s MGA formation platform.
Mike Crane becomes L&G GI CEO as Allianz completes LV and L&G deals
Provider says the purchases of LV and L&G's GI businesses will see Allianz become the second largest general insurer in the UK.
Blog: Is insurance picking up the bill for outdated building regulations?
Alison Whittington, head of housing at Zurich, discusses the hazards of modern properties and how insurers are getting involved.
Christmas Q&A with Tim Ryan and David Williams
Tim Ryan, executive chairman at Ryan's, discusses the trends of 2019 and David Williams, MD of underwriting and technical services at Axa, outlines what the industry can expect in 2020.
Christmas Q&A with Michael Lawrence and Simon Mabb
Michael Lawrence, broker distribution and underwriting director at LV, considers the headlines of 2019 and Simon Mabb, group managing director at Romero Insurance Brokers, predicts those of 2020.
Christmas Q&A with Sarah Mallaby and Peter Blanc
Sarah Mallaby, director of broker markets at Allianz, reviews 2019 and Peter Blanc, group CEO at Aston Lark, looks ahead to 2020.
Whistleblowing failures prompt regulatory intervention at Lloyd’s
PRA has laid down new rules after the Society of Lloyd’s disclosed that it had not maintained an anonymous whistleblowing channel for 16 months.
Christmas Q&A with Andrew Alcock and Phil Bayles
Andrew Alcock, COO at TH March, reviews the events of 2019 and Phil Bayles, CDO at Aviva, outlines what we can expect from the New Year.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards winner: Zurich's Maxine Goddard
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, we caught up with all the winners. Today, we feature the Race Equality Champion, Maxine Goddard, head of sales operations and planning at Zurich Insurance.
Aviva board divided over Tulloch restructure plans, reports state
Tulloch has decided to run the life and GI businesses as distinct divisions within Aviva, rather than separating them in different entities.
Amanda Blanc named chair of Welsh Professional Rugby Board
Role is the first non-insurance appointment for Blanc since returning to the industry earlier this month.
2019 in review: the year's top stories
This year's top stories featured MS Amlin, Tokio Marine Kiln, Marsh Commercial, Ardonagh, Gallagher and Amanda Blanc.
Tradewise Insurance Company enters voluntary run-off
New capacity deal will see UK partner Tradewise Insurance Services write motor business into 2020.
2019 in review: December’s top stories
This month brought about the return of Amanda Blanc to insurance as she accepted roles at Aviva, ERS, and Trov.
Christmas Q&A with David Martin and Ashwin Mistry
David Martin, head of retail management at Zurich UK, looks back at 2019 and Ashwin Mistry, chairman at Brokerbility, looks forward to 2020.
MS Amlin sets date for UK property and casualty exit
Provider previously announced its decision to withdraw from the market in September 2019.
2019 in review: November's top stories
The closure of 14 branches by Marsh Commercial caught the attention of readers in November, as Insurance Age announced the Top 100 independent brokers for 2019.
Bayles pledges no impact on brokers amid Aviva personal lines changes
Aviva's chief distribution officer promises the provider will not exit any business lines as it cuts the number of personal lines products down to 40 from 400.