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Quizzical questions: 11 May 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Pen Underwriting reveals its largest ever “master binder” in £110m annual deal with Legal & General
L&G to lead on UK household and SME for five years.
Allianz brings together North England and Scotland
Insurer says move increases its presence for brokers in the regions and confirms it does not involve any branch closures.
Ex-Oak Underwriting boss Mark Coffey joins Ardonagh
Coffey appointed commercial director for Autonet and Carole Nash.
Alpha collapse causes “massive upheaval” with taxi to the fore
The unrated Danish insurer's bankruptcy has caused havoc.
Carrot moves another 9,000 clients to Aviva after Alpha collapse
Telematics specialists had started process in March and Aviva stresses it is not targeting Alpha's book.
Chubb creates six new independent broker teams across UK and Ireland
Insurer hopes move will create better relationships with regional brokers.
The Blog Spot: Why on earth is dual pricing still going on?
Emmanuel Kenning shares his thoughts after the launch of the ABI and Biba initiative.
#Insagepeople: 8 - 11 May 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
Beazley launches event cancellation product
New policy is aimed at charities.
Unrated Alpha - policies no longer in force amid bankruptcy
Cover ended on 8 May 2018.
ABI calls on FCA to use new personal lines principles when supervising firms
Biba encourages brokers to help solve the dual pricing problem.
Allianz updates motor fleet products
New policies include cover for in-vehicle safety technology and misfuelling as well as enhanced limits.
Biba and ABI team up to tackle dual pricing in personal lines
Trade bodies state that members will give board and senior management level priority to better outcomes for long-standing customers.
Axa creates new broker-facing director role in commercial
Former Arista MD Nick Watson joins with responsibility for broker marketing, development, the branch network and strategic partnerships.
Arag revamps commercial legal protection products
New cover protects senior officers against personal risks that might impact the business.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Ida Axling review the top articles as clicked on by brokers.
Quizzical questions: 4 May 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Former Zurich UKGI boss Conor Brennan moves to Irish broker
He had been with the insurer in UK and Ireland since 2008.
RSA refreshes risk management portal
The software, RSAred, has been relaunched for brokers, customers and underwriters.
Covéa reports rising GWP but falling profit for 2017
Insurer's COR for the year came in at 97.5%.
Brokers in the dark over SMCR
Only 47% of brokers surveyed believe the new regime will improve protection for customers, according to research by Ecclesiastical.
No redundancy target amid Zurich's major underwriting restructure
UK underwriting is to be “streamlined” across “centres of excellence” as the insurer makes a number of hires.
Ex-Sterling owner Nicholas Cooper launches HNW renovation MGA
The founder of Sterling has re-entered the insurance market with the MGA which can insure projects for up to £150m.