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CEO Paul Geddes to leave Direct Line
His departure is planned for the summer of 2019.
No pressure to grow GWP, says Sabre’s Geoff Carter
CEO stresses focus on combined operating ratio.
Sabre profits rise at start of 2018
Half year GWP remains stable.
Markerstudy appoints Dan Fiehn as chief operating officer
Fiehn takes newly created role after joining the provider in 2011 as head of IT.
Hiscox predicting cyber and security policies expansion in 2018
SME remains a growth “engine” for the provider.
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Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Hiscox posts rising premium and profit for start of 2018
Insurer planning for “muted” growth from brokers.
Majority of insurers silent on Biba's standardised Toba
No provider has yet committed to using it or given a timeframe for any potential implementation.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Sian Barton explore the stories that hit the headlines this week.
AA’s research finds home premiums on the rise in Q2 2018
Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims.
Insurance Rage: Twambley grills Williams over whiplash
The inaugural series concludes with A2J’s Andrew Twambley challenging Axa Insurance’s David Williams about his views on the Civil Liability Bill.
Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA
Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.
Blog: Creating an open culture
Following Zurich’s making the Stonewall top global employers list Steve Collinson, head of HR at the insurer, reflects on what steps companies can take to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd's Lab to "change people's opinion" of what is possible
Lloyd's head of innovation Trevor Maynard hopes tools developed in its new innovation sandbox will be licensed by companies operating in the global insurance market.
Schemes case study: Aviva and dot2dot
Aviva sets out how it worked with Stanmore Insurance Brokers to develop its dot2dot scheme.
Quizzical Questions: 27 July 2018
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Chubb adds UK and Ireland claims team to chartered roster
Two underwriting teams have already achieved the accolade.
Insurance Rage: Head to head on the Civil Liability Bill
Axa’s David Williams tackles A2J’s Andrew Twambley and the claims he made in his speech.
The Blog Spot: Time to talk Tobas
Following the launch of Biba’s industry standardised Toba, Ida Axling calls on insurers to listen to what the brokers want.
Insurance Rage: David Williams
Axa Insurance’s technical director sets out his views on the Civil Liability Bill and whiplash reforms.
L&G makes senior hires as part of broker channel investment
Simon Hird is promoted to head of broker and intermediary.
Hiscox appoints Ben Horton from Zurich as UK CUO
Insurer creates new role after recent management changes.
Chinese company circles Ageas – reports
Fosun is said to be interested in buying some or all of the Belgian insurer.