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FCA and PRA to strengthen decision-making processes
Regulators have published consultation paper to address transparency and effectiveness.
Markel restructures wholesale business
Insurer reduces number of divisions to three.
Axa calls for end to 'mudslinging' in Flood Re debate
David Williams urges the industry to grab a "huge opportunity".
Broking Break: Shakespeare style
As the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death approaches Ageas takes us through the playwright and poet's non-standard household insurance needs.
Covéa Insurance's pre-tax profit falls by 26% to £15.7m
The provider's financial results for 2015 show that GWP and COR improved.
Co-op's GI division makes a loss of £13m
The business also made a loss of £1m in 2014.
Software houses ready to go on Flood Re
Technology firms reject any conflict with insurers in making the scheme available via the broker channel.
In-depth: Spring cleaning
A good scheme can make the difference between a broker breaking even and making a profit. Here we examine how to pitch new schemes to insurers, revitalise older schemes and how the Insurance Act will impact on the schemes market
Editor’s letter: April 2016
“That would be to utterly miss the point. It still went up and deserved challenging”
The Stats: April 2016
Twice a year Insurance Age conducts a Sentiment Survey of brokers. We believe it is a crucial barometer of market concerns.
Market moves: Hotting up
As we look forward to spring and warmer weather, brokers and insurers alike have shown no intent to stop their recruitment pace.
Research says Brexit would “damage” insurance
Study claims that two thirds in the insurance market think exiting the EU would be bad for business.
Video: Power hour - risk management
What additional services do insurance brokers need to consider?
CFC launches transaction liability suite
The capacity is backed by a number of Lloyd’s syndicates.
Aviva joins Flood Re for direct business with homeowners
Insurer received over 2,000 claims during the recent floods.
Power hour: Running the risk
Adding risk management services to their offering could help brokers differentiate themselves from their competitors. Our expert panel discuss outsourcing, regulation and how insurers can help
Regional relationships matter
RSA head of UK commercial Jon Hancock explains why the insurer remains committed to the regions
Flood Re publishes list of insurers
Aviva, Hiscox, Legal & General, LV and More Than among firms which will offer policies backed by the scheme.
Arc Legal and Road Halo offer new distribution model for motor legal cover
Motor prosecution defence insurance can be bought as an add-on or standalone product.
Quizzical Questions: 1 April 2016
Test your knowledge on this week's news and events in the insurance industry.
What brokers need to consider
With just a few months until the Insurance Act comes into force, Bruce Hepburn explains why brokers need to be clued up on its implications
Broking break: Top 5 trends in insurance for 2016
Rupert Naylor, SVP Europe at Applied Predictive Technologies on the biggest opportunities for the industry in 2016.
Video: Aviva Marketplace - Online portal for specialist risks
Aviva knows that some risks can be hard to place and that brokers need a trusted solution.
Flood Re receives regulatory approval
Organisation confirms 4 April launch date.