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Right time for MGB sale, says Charles Manchester
MUM CEO predicts broker will “thrive in a large organisation” as the MGA focuses on underwriting following the deal.
#Insagepeople: 3 - 7 September 2018
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RSA opens Luxembourg office
Richard Turner takes up director role as the insurer prepares for Brexit with new EU headquarters.
Podcast: Covéa’s Simon Cooter discusses the top five stories of the week
Cooter shares his thoughts on fraud, consolidation and InsurTech stories.
Quizzical questions: 31 August 2018
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Lloyd’s to allow cannabis insurance
The marketplace has told its underwriters they can insure people who produce, distribute and sell marijuana in Canada where the drug is being legalised.
Claims management possible Amazon target
Consultancy says Amazon’s capabilities position it best for a claims management role.
Ratings agencies give steady response to Aspen sale
Moody’s and S&P declare no change while AM Best begins a review.
Which? report highlights dual pricing
Survey shows dual pricing in home cover as some long term policyholders pay up to £105 more than new customers.
Fraudsters posing as ABI in claims scam
ABI warns of CMC cold-callers claiming to be from the trade body.
Insurance employee jailed for £129,000 fraud
The man was jailed yesterday for abusing his position at three different insurance companies to fund trips to Disneyland.
#insagepeople 28 - 31 August 2018
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Private equity Apollo lands Aspen for $2.6bn in cash
Deal expected to close in the first half of 2019.
Podcast: LV's Michael Lawrence on the top five stories of the week
Lawrence joins Insurance Age to discuss this week’s most read stories including Ardonagh, the CII and commissions.
Industry calls for urgent action as government publishes no-deal Brexit guidance
Experts say contract continuity is key concern as no deal scenario is described as "unthinkable" by the insurance sector.
Quizzical questions: 24 August 2018
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ABI figures show the "scale of the challenge" in fighting fraud
Industry experts say there is much do be done following ABI report that one insurance fraud per minute is detected in the UK.
InsurTech Futures: Zego partners with RSA on courier product
Start-up says pay-as-you-go product allows couriers to automatically be insured for the time they work.
Moonrock to wholesale drone cover
Specialist broker's scheme is underwritten by Hiscox.
The Blog Spot: Fighting crime
The ABI’s latest research on insurance fraud in the UK did not use the phrase “ghost broking” but it did reference a fraudster being jailed for selling fake motor insurance policies.
Insurance scams amounting to £1.3bn detected in 2017
Research from ABI reveals one insurance fraud per minute was discovered.
Ecclesiastical COR deteriorates as profits fall
Underwriting profits also down but GWP grows for first half of 2018 following “exceptional” 2017 performance.
MGAA: "Chartered status for MGAs will benefit brokers"
But MGAA chair Charles Manchester questions how many MGAs would go for the accreditation.
Allianz takes new CFO from Ageas
Fernley Dyson to replace retiring CFO Mark Churchlow.