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Das UK team hikes up fundraising target ahead of Ride Across Britain
Insurance Cares: The team of ten insurance professionals is taking on the 980 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise money for Insurance United Against Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society.
Verisk-owned Sequel buys broking software specialist Ignite Systems
The deal is set to expand Ignite systems pipeline and offer Ignite's existing clients access to Sequel's infrastructure and resources.
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Allianz names South East branch manager
The insurer has also appointed a new strategic account manager.
People Moves: 30 August- 3 September
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FCA urges insurers to take action on BI claims payments
FCA director Matt Brewis sets out the regulator's supervisory strategy for insurers as he warns firms to speed up business interruption payments and follow fair value guidelines.
FCA slams firms for “weakness” over fair value rules
The watchdog highlighted broker remuneration as an issue and said that many firms might not be ready to implement incoming product governance rules.
Brokers "cautiously optimistic" about growth as pandemic restrictions lift
But Aviva research shows expectations vary, with 42% of regional brokers predicting a decline in their business.
Simply Business teams up with RSA
Simply Business has extended its partnership with RSA in a move which sees the insurer join the broker’s panel of landlord insurance providers.
FCA updates dual pricing rules
Regulator releases policy statement with updates and clarifications to its GI pricing rules following feedback, but highlights that the changes do not affect its desired outcomes.
Zurich pledges match funding scheme ahead of Insurance Day of Giving
Insurance Cares: Zurich Community Trust is set to match funding donations during this year's Insurance Day of Giving, which takes place on 4 November.
Brokers and loss adjusters – can it be a winning partnership?
News analysis: Rachel Gordon investigates how broker-owned loss adjusters are changing the claims process and whether they could pile on the pressure for insurers.
Arch hires broker relationship development manager
Caroline Fisher joins the company with immediate effect and will focus on building relationships with brokers across the South West region.
Blog: Why customers are missing out on vital protection
Arc Legal's Tim Mullin discusses why the industry needs to reframe legal expenses insurance and explains what role brokers have to play to help customers.
Flock reveals expansion plans as it looks to grow in the broker space
Chief revenue officer, Christen Smith, tells Insurance Age about the drone specialist's plans for growing its broker network and launching new products.
Insurance premiums drop 16.9% for young van drivers
But data from Consumer Intelligence also shows that van drivers under 25 pay over 3.5 times more for their insurance compared to other demographics.
People Moves: 16 - 20 August 2021
The latest job moves in the world of insurance and broking.
Ross Dingwall moves to Partners& from Hiscox
Former Hiscox UK broker boss Dingwall joins Partners& as managing partner (Scotland) and will focus on expanding the broker's footprint in the North of England and Scotland.
Jackson Lee launches business travel scheme
The MGA revealed that the new policy, which includes a Covid-19 cancellation feature, allows brokers to build flexible, customised travel cover for clients.
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Covid BI claims payments near £1bn
FCA figures show interim payments of £331.2m and final settlements of £636.7m have been made since the Supreme Court verdict, with the number of policyholders waiting to hear whether their claim is valid going down to 6,073.
Admiral profit soars by 76% in first half of 2021
COR improved to 75.2%, while its lockdown rebate cost the provider £21.1m during the six-month period.
Agreement to speed up claims in pandemic expires
The ABI and ASCO have agreed to set aside the statement of intent develop to speed up claims resolution in the wake of the pandemic.
Zurich UK reports £265m operating profit
GWP in property & casualty went up to £1.5bn for the first half of 2021.