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Car insurance premiums see biggest annual rise since 2011
Research cites higher repair costs and IPT rise.
ABI's Huw Evans focuses on sustainable development after floods
The director general also says the FCA faces big questions in 2016.
RSA settles with Philip Smith
Insurer strikes deal with former CEO in Ireland.
RCIB buys three motor breakdown brands from ERS
Deal includes transfer of 150,000 customers.
PwC predicts “mixed” household premiums after floods
Competition in household will see premiums drop in 2016 with commercial premiums falling as motor rises following impact of flooding and petrol price reductions.
Fisher pledges to focus on professionalism and diversity
New CII CEO “looking forward” to starting on 1 February and keen to build on foundations laid by outgoing CEO Sandy Scott.
Mario Greco being lined up as Zurich CEO say reports
Greco worked for Zurich before joining Generali.
Sector hails Tulloch as "strong leader"
Experts say Aviva should look internally for new UKGI CEO.
Open GI launches Mini Fleet
Company says launch is in response to broker feedback.
Tulloch to move focus from UKGI CEO role at Aviva
Insurer searches for replacement with Tulloch turning his focus to global general insurance chairman role.
Ageas reveals new property owners scheme
Scheme is launched together with Pii Underwriting Agency and available to UK buy-to-let property owners, lessees and mortgagees.
The XS Cover Company launches agriculture GAP products
Products are available to brokers to white label.
ABI and Biba launch Code of Good Practice
Code to help brokers and insurers recognise vulnerable customers.
Fisher to “drive professionalism” in CII role
CII has “struck gold” with her appointment and Fisher is expected to drive professionalism agenda and build on foundations laid by Sandy Scott.
Sian Fisher appointed CEO of the CII
Fisher to start on 1 February with Sandy Scott retiring at the end of March.
Axa makes 33 UK roles redundant
Insurer says brokers won't be affected as roles servicing UK brokers move to India.
Deloitte predicts 108% industry ratio for personal home insurance
Advisory firm expects first industry loss since 2007.
Staff at L&G vote for industrial action over 1550 possible job cuts
Insurer postpones Kingswood office closure to 2018 and looks at relocating some of its staff.
Flooding costs could push industry COR above 100%, says Fitch
Specialists say impact is unlikely to affect the ratings of insurers.
Transactor partners with Zurich
Deal focuses on personal lines products.
RDG continually evaluating acquisition opportunities
Insurer has just bought MGA Midas Underwriting.
Ryan Direct Group buys Midas
Former RSA chief Paul Donaldson to chair the acquired business.
Drivers willing to use smartphone apps to make claims
Research by Etouch Solutions shows more than a quarter of motorists would definitely use apps.
LV partners with tech accelerator
Insurer has teamed up with innovation forum Startupbootcamp InsurTech to offer expertise, exposure and access to professionals for insurance-related startups.