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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.
Blog: Are diversity and inclusion initiatives succeeding?
In a turbulent year that has seen industry bosses called out as racist and sexist, Chartered Insurance Institute CEO Sian Fisher considers how the sector has performed when it comes to improving diversity and inclusion.
2019 in review: October's top stories
Readers were most interested by the decision of MS Amlin to exit nine lines of business following a strategy review.
HDI Global Specialty enters fine art market with Axa hire
HDI has placed Nick Brett at the helm of its newly launched fine art division.
FCA launches call for input on open finance
Regulator is looking to extend the principles of open banking to other sectors including general insurance.
Blog: Is it curtains for net-rated products?
Ann Peel, technical consultant at Insurance Compliance Services, discusses the potential impact of the FCA's latest interventions.
2019 in review: September's top stories
The arrival of Autumn brought a turbulent month for the industry, with several big name departures and arrivals.
Uinsure adds UK General to panel
The provider also works with LV, Axa, Ageas and RSA.
2019 in review: August's top stories
Readers were most interested by closures at Swinton in August, as PIB announced its intention to seek a new investor by 2021.
Quizzical questions: 13 December 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Pukka steps away from Gefion
The MGA moved away from the troubled unrated Danish provider earlier this year.
2019 in review: July's top stories
In July, the market was shocked by the departure of Amanda Blanc from Zurich after only nine months in the CEO EMEA role.
Gefion set end of year liquidity deadline by Danish regulator
The struggling unrated Danish provider must have €5m in liquid assets by end of this month as watchdog points to “serious” problems.
CBL Insurance Europe ordered to cease paying claims
Ireland-based insurer was placed in administration in 2018.
2019 in review: June's top stories
The start of Summer brought with it the revelation that now Prime Minister Boris Johnson was paid £25,540 by Biba to speak at its conference.
Elite Insurance goes into administration
The Gibraltar-based insurer closed to new business in July 2017.