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#Insagepeople: 1 - 7 February 2016
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The evolution of broking
LVs Rod Wilmot considers what the insurance sector needs to do to keep up with digital developments.
Quizzical questions: 29 January 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Unite to enter discussions with RSA
Union says insurer’s Birmingham office closure is “big blow” for local finance sector.
Broking Break: Your top five on Friday
What has been the most interesting news this week? Catch up with our most read stories in our weekly roundup.
RSA closes Birmingham office
Insurer confirms 190 jobs are under consultation.
More than one-third of businesses victim of cybercrime
Aviva survey shows 44% of businesses believe they are unlikely to be targets, while 23% don't know how to protect themselves.
Generali boss Greco moves to lead at Zurich
He replaces former global CEO Martin Senn.
ABI publishes insurance claims success rates for the first time
Trade body reveals that 99% of motor claims in 2013 and 2014 were successful.
Chubb names product line management team
Changes to UK and Ireland roles follow the merger of Ace and Chubb.
Hubbard: the "natural time" to move on from UK General
CEO hails the staff at “powerhouse” MGA.
Peter Hubbard retires from UK General
CEO to stay with MGA until the end of February.
Allianz to pay claims in full for underinsured SMEs
Insurer says move designed to help customers and protect their relationship with brokers.
Covéa launches HNW motor product
Policy extends Sterling Executive product line.
CII launches website to attract women to insurance
Website aimed specifically at women returning to work after a career break.
Quizzical questions: 22 January 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Axa launches Retailers SME product on Open GI
Insurer plans to further enhance its e-trading strategy.
IFED confirms Oliver Little as new lead
Police unit has seized more than £1.3m from insurance fraudsters since 2012.
Broking Break: The regulation game
Steve Blott, chief risk officer at UK General Insurance, covers off the top regulation issues brokers need to consider in 2016.
IFED lead departs
DCI Angie Rogers has been in post for less than 12 months.
Covéa awarded chartered status for commercial and HNW business
Insurer says award demonstrates commitment to professionalism.
Home premiums up for the first time since 2011
AA Index states IPT hike led to small rate increases in the last quarter of 2015.
Zurich predicts £194m storm losses
Insurer predicts losses in general insurance following UK storms and estimates $100m GI operating loss.
Brokers ‘in the dark’ regarding Insurance Act, says law firm
Research finds that more guidance is needed ahead of August 2016 implementation.