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Flood Re reports £130m pre-tax profit
Annual report shows that 127,326 policies have benefitted from Flood Re backing in its first year of operation.
MS Amlin launches Shop product on Acturis
The product is designed for individual and small chains of shops and salons.
Markerstudy moves from deficit to surplus with capital actions
Moves take £109m deficit to £20.6m surplus.
Medical insurer launches cover with "pioneering treatments"
According to the insurer the policy offers treatments not available on the NHS or in the UK at international medical facilities.
Nexus confirms plans for two more acquisitions with further to come
Firm describes MGA market as "red hot" for new starts and potential investor interest as it buys Vectura Underwriting.
Blog: Gumball - A Grid’s Eye View
Jonny Smith shares his thoughts ahead of the start of the Gumball 3000 Rally
Fitch turns negative on Lloyd’s outlook
Rating remains the same at AA-.
InsurTech Futures: 86% of insurers worried about losing revenue to start-ups, says PwC
PwC says insurers' perception of InsurTech has changed over the last year.
MS Amlin picks Belgium as post-Brexit hub
According to the firm the change is expected to be completed in time for 2019 renewals.
Zurich buys travel disruptor Halo
The deal to buy the car rental insurance platform was for an undisclosed sum.
CDL's profit after tax soars 42% in 2016
Operating profit and turnover also rose.
Axa revamps mid-market manufacturing product
New offering includes a £1m public liability clean-up cost cover as standard and up to £10,000 for recalibration of damaged production equipment.
Blog: Join ERS on the Gumball rally
What will you be doing this Saturday? Pottering in the garden, playing with the kids, relaxing with friends?
Leaving the EU without a deal not acceptable, warns ABI
Trade association says that if no Brexit deal is in place insurers may not be able to continue to meet the needs of millions customers and remain legally compliant.
InsurTech Futures: Use of tech by consumers growing in insurance
EY says that the future use of FinTech in insurance is projected to rise to 55%.
InsurTech Futures: Technology will shrink the insurance market, says RSA's Leitch
RSA global connected insurance director Kenny Leitch states InsurTech will stop claims from happening.
Insurance Cares: Risk management – an opportunity to do good for society
Ecclesiastical’s John Blundell calls on brokers and insurers to work together to help not-for-profits prevent risk.
Queen's Speech: Insurers welcome new whiplash legislation move
Industry looks towards meaningful delivery of the reform.
IGI targets regional brokers with new legal expenses insurance product
Insurer expands offering into new class of business.
Soros-backed investors launch MGA incubator
Vibe targeting start-ups and developing firms.
CII launches new London Market qualification
Certificate is aimed at brokers, insurers and reinsurers involved in the London Market.
FCA orders Admiral to contact customers after renewal handling failures
Insurer agrees with the regulator to contact all affected customers, following change in renewal rules from 1 April.
Brokers will benefit from claims changes, says Allianz
Allianz chief claims officer Gibson says "significant downside" of redundancies doesn't outweigh the benefits of bringing teams together.
Das finds itself at centre of deer drama
A rogue deer startled staff in the Das Bristol office and is believed to have closed roads in the local area.