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Ex-Towergate and Aviva boss Mark Hodges joins ReAssure for IPO
Swiss Re-owned firm anticipates IPO in 2019.
In-depth - schemes: Perfect partnerships
To be successful brokers need a deep knowledge of the sector they’re targeting with a scheme, says Jonathan Smith
Christmas Q&A with Mike Crane and Nick Hobbs
Who prefers turkey "curry" and who will be reaching for the pickles?
Hiscox appoints Bob Thaker as UK CEO
Insurer moves the role to Birmingham for the first time.
Review of the year: July 2018
Forget having a summer playlist! July 2018 saw brokers more interested with who topped Allianz's “hit list” and Axa's replacement for Amanda Blanc, along with finally having a date for the senior managers’ regime.
Bluefin fine – 32 FCA staff directly involved in investigation
One year on a Freedom of Information of request from Insurance Age reveals the timeline of events.
Review of the year: June 2018
RSA and Aviva were the talk of the town amongst brokers in June as rumours swirled that Allianz was targeting a big UK acquisition. Swinton's sale also caught brokers attention along with hack day, which explored what brokers should do to stave off a…
Mixed feelings from brokers on Aviva's subscription product
Experts worry it could lead to “surge pricing” but see positives too including transparency and flexibility.
Quizzical questions: 14 December 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
MGA Fiducia and Hiscox sever marine cargo ties
The MGA stated that the timing of the the Lloyd's review was a contributing factor in the decision.
L&G's general insurance up for sale - report
Sky News reveals disposal plans and £300m price tag.
US and UK agree post-Brexit insurance trade deal
But broker warns of the threat of underinsurance if the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement as businesses stockpile.
Subsidence to schemes – the industry issues brokers clicked on in October and November
The market has also been keen to learn more, via sister site Insurance Hound, about business interruption, Brexit and construction plant theft.
Customers brand “sneaky” dual pricing “exploitative”
78% called for a ban on insurance firms charging higher prices for renewals than new business.
Beazley launches cyber and data breach response portal in UK
It adds to its cyber proposition and is aimed at the broker channel.
Call for evidence on discount rate setting welcomed
The Lord Chancellor has asked for experts to contribute to a review of how the Ogden rate is set with a final decision predicted by May 2019 as the industry hopes it may settle around 1%.
Oak enhances household product to include cyber
The policy now covers losses from fraud, telephone hacking and ransom.
The Blog Spot: Solving dual pricing with three figures
In an excellent piece in The Times last month was a reference to a suggestion – that renewal invitations should in fact have three prices on them.
Review of the year: January 2018
2018 started off with a bang with FCA fines and some big ticket M&A involving Markerstudy and A-Plan.
Professional indemnity rates set to harden
Less capacity to drive up rates as Loyd's syndicates cut back or pull out of PI.
Aviva aims to disrupt the market with new subscription-style product
Provider to tackle dual pricing with new home and motor offering.
UK subsidence claims jump to £64m in Q3 2018
July, August and September saw highest level of subsidence claims since the record-breaking heatwaves of 2006 and 2003.
Sweeney leaves Brightside
Broker looking to replace the MD with a chief operating officer after restructure.
FCA updates approach to authorisation
Feedback statement follows on from consultation that closed in March.