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FCA outlines PI threat in FSCS review
Watchdog says plans supported on compensation limits and funding classes but respondents outlined concerns over proposed clampdown over how investment firms buy PI cover.
#Insagepeople: 30 April - 4 May 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
News analysis: Blanc “an unbelievable gain for Zurich”
Market reacts to Axa group CEO of UK & Ireland Amanda Blanc’s decision to move
Ian McManus leaves Aon
Former Zurich boss leaves MD of private clients and consumer role at the broker.
Liberty Specialty Markets launches IP cover
Policy available via brokers in the UK and internationally.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look at the top stories in a week with a somewhat different feel to it.
Missed the Hack Day? Catch up on-demand
Watch our series of webinars and catch up with all of the articles which explored the myriad of issues in the world of cyber insurance.
Axa partners with Cobalt Underwriting on Shariah-compliant product
Policy is sold via brokers and aimed at the real estate sector.
Quizzical questions: 27 April 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
ERS revs up classic car product
Insurer reveals changes to maximum and minimum values and will now consider drivers aged 28.
Blog Spot: Two sets of claims statistics
Spoiler alert – this blog contains statistics.
Allianz to delist Euler Hermes on 27 April
Deal will have cost €1.85bn.
Hiscox opens CyberClear Academy
Nine module course is accredited by GCHQ.
Do you know what to do if you get hacked?
Learn all you need to know about cyber as the Insurance Age Hack Day takes over the website on 26 April.
IIG launches electrical contractors’ liability product
New product added in response to requests from brokers.
Two thirds of UK manufacturers lack cyber insurance cover
AIG calls for greater awareness of the importance of cyber risk management after survey shows 48% of manufacturers have been victims of cyber-crime.
Video: York regional review - part two
Our York brokers share their views on the best thing about the insurance landscape in the city and describe the biggest broking chellenges.
Home insurance nudges down in first quarter 2018
Average premium for a buildings policy same as beginning of 2011.
AIG sets up “Brexit-resilient” structure
AIG has authorised two entities, one in the UK and one in Luxembourg, ahead of the UK leaving the European Union.
Car premiums dropped in Q1 2018, AA Insurance Index shows
Reduction means insurance costs are now lower than a year ago.
FCA data reveals huge surge in PPI complaints
Increase in second half of 2017 coincides with launch of advertising campaign, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, to publicise claims deadline.
Ensurance adds combined construction liability policy
The combined liability offering also caters for environmental impairment.
Das v Asplin: Prosecution outlines arguments on fraud charges
Asplin and others have been charged with conspiracy and fraud and are currently standing trial.
The Blog Spot: Filling in the Blanc?
There has been a lot of chat about how Axa might fill Amanda Blanc’s distinctive shoes but no real suggestions as to who could take her place. Siân Barton writes.