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#Insagepeople: 11 - 17 July 2016
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Car insurance premiums rise nearly 20% in a year
High costs and complexity of repairing cars fitted with expensive technology increased premiums.
Ecclesiastical: Underinsurance still a problem in HNW
Head of art and private clients Giles Fairmann urges industry to raise awareness of underinsured contents as provider targets growth in HNW sector.
Das vs Asplin and others case referred to Crown Court
The private prosecution Das is making against former CEO Paul Asplin and others on fraud and conspiracy charges will be heard at Southwark Crown Court in August.
Allianz targets motor trade with product refresh
Insurer says it is aiming for top spot in the UK.
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Ex-Aviva employee sentenced for fraud
Customer manager in Scotland stole over £5,000.
Allianz: Transparency disclosure in post-Brexit future
Low growth in the insurance industry plus Brexit means brokers depend even more on commissions.
Industry extends commitment to the Insurance Fraud Register
Funding for three more years has been pledged by the ABI.
Jonathan Evans wins achievement award at the BIA
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans was last night crowned the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
MGAA calls for transparency
Chair James Gerry says transparency and communication critical to the future success of MGAs.
Aviva confident of growth despite Brexit
CEO Mark Wilson says it is too early to quantify impact of leaving EU but insurer is predicting mid-single digit growth.
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Video: Group personal accident, sickness and business travel
In the words of David Boow, Aviva is "passionate about what we do."
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Vibhu Sharma to leave Zurich
Conor Brennan has been appointed the head of UK general insurance for the insurer.
Gable suspends shares
The shares have been suspended and company confirms that CEO William Dewsall’s regulatory guarantee contribution has “significantly reduced”.
Markerstudy buys telematics firm Drivology
Company confirms push for telematics and app based business.
No takeover approach received, says Esure
Fresh speculation was sparked that company had been circled by private equity firms and overseas insurers.
Brokers welcome swell in MGA numbers
Relative ease of setting up MGAs and promoting choice in market cited as reasons for increase
Ecclesiastical unveils new HNW product
Provider aims to grow in the private client sector.
Biba: Business as usual for brokers
Steve White insists it is still “business as usual” as the sector takes stock of Brexit vote but warns regulation is here to stay.
Growth set to continue, says CDL Group MD
Gary Johnson says drop in 2015 profit was due to investment.