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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.
Insurers and reinsurers face £3.5bn Ogden hit, says EY
Net combined ratio for motor insurance industry deteriorates to 109% in 2016.
Qatar Re makes £500m takeover bid for Sabre, reports
BC Partners is looking to sell the motor insurer.
Industry welcomes new Justice Secretary
David Lidington takes over role previously held by Liz Truss.
Truss out as Justice Secretary following reshuffle
Truss was behind the cut in the Ogden rate to minus 0.75%.
Brokers criticise Aviva over communication on travel product withdrawal
Brokers say the insurer did not contact them before pulling the plug on stand-alone Multi-Trip.
Video: The MGA and legal expenses insurance debate
Our experts share their views.
Allianz puts 70 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer completes review into its household claims operations.
Aviva stops selling standalone travel product through brokers
Aviva chief distribution officer Phil Bayles says volumes were too low for the product to be commercially sustainable.
QBE chooses Brussels for post-Brexit EU base
Insurer to expand its current Brussels branch.
CNA Hardy picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit office
New unit to be established by the start of 2019.
RSA confirms Luxembourg opening
The decision is in response to the Brexit referendum and RSA stated that the move is a “sensible reconfiguration of the branch network”.
Stephen Catlin confirmed as keynote speaker for MGAA 2017
Annual conference takes place in London on 4 July.
Opinion: Rupert Swallow on the important role of reinsurance
The importance of reinsurance: It is little understood and often ignored, but reinsurance plays a vital role in the everyday business of broking, writes Rupert Swallow
Insurance Cares: How to identify vulnerable customers?
RWA’s Kirk Ford advises how to identify customers who may be struggling and offers guidance on treating clients fairly.
Nice to be niche
Brokers can make a killing in niche lines if only they realise the opportunity is there. LV’s Michael Lawrence explains.
Ageas employee stole £271,489 from the insurer to fund gambling habit
Perpetrator sentenced to jail time as Ageas said the fraudulent activity had not impacted customers in any way.
Allied World targets regional brokers with new UK commercial division
New division to focus on commercial combined, property owners, contractors all risks and combined liability.
How could the General Election manifestos impact insurance?
Insurance Age examines what each of the major political parties has to say on issues affecting the insurance market.
Insurance Cares: How to embed a caring culture into a workforce
Stephanie Smith of Allianz addresses how the workforce can be helped to understand the needs of vulnerable customers.
In Focus: Art and private client
How can brokers make the most of the high net worth market? Eleanore Robinson speaks to experts.