Insurer
Tax charge causes profits to tumble at Marsh & McLennan in 2017
Broker posts increase in revenue.
Gang collared after £95,000 card scam on 1st Central uncovered
Thirteen fraudsters were sentenced for conspiracy after the fraud was found out and reported to IFED.
Claims job losses due to fewer cases and digitalisation, says Allianz’s Gibson
Boss says the latest cut is last in claims for the foreseeable future.
InsurTech Futures: New platform to support the broker market, says Fraser Edmond
Former Aviva broker distribution director says the platform will use broker data to connect brokers and insurers.
“Business as usual” for brokers amid LV and Allianz redundancy risk
400 people could be laid off at both insurers following the “game-changing” transfer of personal lines to LV and commercial lines to Allianz.
Eighty claims people at risk at Allianz
Job losses in addition to 400 potential redundancies caused by Allianz/LV merger.
Up to 400 redundancies from LV/Allianz deal
260 people in the LV commercial broker and claims division are at risk alongside 140 people from Allianz’s UK personal lines business.
Chubb GWP grows but profits drop in 2017
Overseas general insurance division posts rise in net written premiums but COR worsens.
Editor's letter - February 2018
A big appetite for 2018: Two deals highlight the desire for acquisitions remains strong
News analysis: Full speed ahead for Markerstudy as broker community welcomes buyout
Qatar Reinsurance takeover confers an A-rating for the new MGA
L&G's Mark Holweger leaves UK MD role
No replacement confirmed as Holweger relocates to the provider's US business.
Gibbs to focus on people and partnerships to build RSA with brokers
New boss of commercial risk solutions prioritises flexibility and ease of doing business.
In-depth - MGAs: Agents of change
The MGA sector is showing strong growth, but how is it affecting the market and is there a risk it could go pop? Sam Barrett asks
Insurers given December start date for Senior Managers and Certification Regime
Brokers still facing a 2019 implementation date.
Optimism plummets among brokers
Insurers were even less optimistic according to the quarterly CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey.
Aspen Insurance CEO Stephen Postlewhite exits
David Cohen will now lead day-to-day management of the insurance business.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning cast their eyes over the top stories of the week.
Quizzical questions: 26 January 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Chubb refreshes real estate division
The offering brings together underwriting, claims management and multinational servicing following broker feedback.
Composite buys General Legal Protection
GLP to keep brand and staff will stay in its office in York led by branch manager André Scruton.
InsurTech Futures: Das sets up Amazon Alexa service
Legal expenses insurer says it wants to get brokers involved to help create versions of the new technology.
Blog: Demand a better claims experience for clients
Lorega’s Neill Johnstone calls on brokers to apply pressure to providers to improve the claims experience for SME clients.
ABI: Carillion collapse to cost trade credit insurers £31m
Association says industry is to pay over £30m to help suppliers recover.
RSA's Commercial Risk Solutions MD James Gearey exits after just six months
Rob Gibbs has been appointed as MD following Gearey’s departure in December.