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Hiscox Retail boss reveals investment areas
Chief underwriting officer for Hiscox Retail, Joanne Musselle, commits to investing technology and innovation across all channels including broker.
Provisional administrator appointed to CBL Insurance Europe
The insurer was ordered to stop writing new business by the Central Bank of Ireland last week.
Profits rise and COR improves at Direct Line in 2017
Policy count and premiums drop at NIG.
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Pryce commits to growth through regional brokers under QBE’s new UK boss Cecile Fresneau
CEO promises campaign of engagement.
Hiscox COR and profit deteriorates
Profit before tax slashed to £30.4m from £354.5m and group COR swings to 99% compared to 84.2% in 2016.
QBE Europe profitable in “most challenging environment” for five years
Provider’s GWP up 4.1% as COR slips amid $1.2bn group loss.
Only 21% of top insurance jobs are held by women
Research by the ABI shows 78% of firms have a diversity and inclusion strategy, as trade body highlights "good intentions are not enough".
CBL Insurance placed in interim liquidation in New Zealand - reports
New development does not impact CBL Insurance Europe, which was stopped from writing new business earlier this week.
Blog: Building an MGA is not for the faint-hearted
RSA’s Steve Hedge looks at technology and traits for success in response to Insurance Age’s In-depth on MGAs.
Amanda Blanc “exceptionally pleased” with UK & Ireland performance
The CEO praised the impact of the business' commercial lines division and insisted the "excellent" results had no bearing on McCafferty’s exit.
Steve Lewis confident RSA UK will “bounce back” in 2018
Provider "not concerned" following £116m underwriting loss in 2017.
Axa UK & Ireland COR improves to 96.3% for 2017
Revenues also went up but underlying earnings fell.
RSA UK reports falling profits in 2017
Provider posts underwriting loss of £116m as COR deteriorates to 104.3% due to catastrophe losses.
CEO Watson "encouraged" by Ageas UK 2017 results
Insurer urges government not to delay new Ogden legislation as it moves back into profit.
Biba, ABI and Lloyd’s join InsurTech Board
New group, part of the Fintech Delivery Panel, will focus on needs of InsurTech startups
Cyber hacks reported to FCA by financial firms hit 69 in 2017
FCA figures show that cyber incidents reported by general insurance firms went up from 1 to 11 in just 12 months.
Ageas UK moves back into profit in 2017
COR improves to 103.2% while GWP falls slightly to £1.36bn.
Jon Dye brands 2017 as “landmark” year for Allianz in UK
Ogden change cost reaches £80m at the insurer.
Allianz UK posts improved 2017 operating profit and COR
Revenues at the insurer tick up by 2%.
CBL Insurance Europe ordered to stop writing new business immediately
Brokers and partners told to inform policyholders.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich unveils InsurTech and innovation brand
The Innovation Foundry to focus on partnerships with InsurTech firms and assessing new ideas faster.
Blog: Brokers – get plugged in to electric vehicles
Graeme Hamilton of Jackson Lee Underwriting explores the opportunities for brokers in the electric car and e-bike market.
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