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Podcast: The top five stories of the week
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Quizzical Questions: 8 February 2019
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Brokers confused about RSA's strategy after CEO change
UK and International CEO Steve Lewis left the provider this week and was replaced by Scott Egan.
Zurich UK returns to profit for 2018
COR also improved to 94.9% on a like for like basis from 102.3% as CEO Tulsi Naidu says there is room for more improvement.
Beazley’s pre-tax profit halves in 2018
Results impacted by catastrophe claims but provider continues to see broker opportunities from Birmingham base.
ECIC launches LEI for contractors
First new product since Markel takeover.
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Biba books Boris for 2019 conference
Event in Manchester on 15-16 May is themed as ‘Leading the Way’.
Steve Lewis exits RSA UK & International CEO role
Lewis joined the provider in January 2015 and will be replaced by Scott Egan.
Markel restructures southern regional operations
Brokers in the South will now have access to its Broker Connect team through three new branch hubs.
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Chubb targets media industry
Insurer focuses on middle market and multinational clients.
LV puts 140 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposes changes to its claims team, affecting people in its Bournemouth, Ipswich and Leeds offices.
NMU unveils terrorism product for fleets
The insurance has been developed to recognise the changing nature of terrorist attacks.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning share their view on the news behind the top five headlines of the week.
FCA takes regulatory control in event of no deal Brexit
The watchdog has been granted temporary transitional power to delay changes made under the EU Withdrawal Act.
ERS expands agriculture portfolio
New policy covers agricultural machinery and any vehicles used at golf clubs, garden centres, local sports grounds, zoos, safari parks and attractions.
PRA CEO letter warns action is needed on cyber
Regulator calls on providers to cover more ground on cyber in relation to risk management, risk appetite and strategy, and pledges to continue to keep cyber insurance underwriting risk under review.
NIG extends broker training programme with new courses
The insurer said Connect for Brokers is designed to help brokers build a customer-centric culture across their organisation.
FCA data shows rise in average home insurance payouts
Process piloted with 31 insurers is set to be made compulsory for all firms and most products.
Brokers call on Ageas to keep up service level following office closures
The provider is set to shut Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent operations.
Cyber experts dispute Mactavish report
Market “utterly perplexed” by report which accused some brokers of “scaremongering” to sell products and suggested some cover did not match the needs of companies.
FCA consults on making value data compulsory
Regulator proposing to extend pilot programme to all firms and to cover most general insurance products.
Biba picks Home & Legacy for HNW scheme
Trade body lists underwriting, service, claims and e-trading benefits for members.