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Catch-up on the specialist lines virtual event videos
Seven sessions to help brokers build profitable business in specialists lines now available to view free on-demand.
Lloyd’s and the UK broker
Insurance Age caught up with Tim Rolfe, chief executive officer, UK Specialty at Canopius.
Applied Systems teams up with Close Brothers Premium Finance
Premium finance offering now integrated into Applied TAM.
CII survey shows skills shortage in UK general insurance
The skills shortage in UK general insurance has worsened - with figures from the Chartered Insurance Institute showing four out of five companies are struggling to get the expertise they need.
Zurich reports near 50% fall for UK GI profit
COR deteriorates as GWP shrinks.
RSA 'distracted' by Zurich in Q3
RSA group CEO Stephen Hester has called Zurich's "unsolicited approach" to RSA a distraction during the third quarter of 2015 in which RSA reported a 1% increase in core group underlying net written premiums.
Markel COR improves to 88% in Q3
Markel Corporation has reported a combined ratio of 88% for the third quarter of 2015, an improvement on the result of 97% in the third quarter of 2014.
Matthew Reed to leave Axa
Reed joined as MD of intermediary and direct in 2011, but moved to global role in June 2014.
Market moves: New for old
It has been another busy period for brokers and insurers, with many swapping their old jobs for new ones.
ABI 2015: Driverless cars to change insurance landscape
RSA's Steve Lewis says it is impossible to understand the ramifications of where technology is heading.
Ageas results "solid", says Andy Watson
CEO says claims inflation in motor will be a challenge going forward.
Ageas Insurance net profit rises to £46.2m
Provider's profit for the first nine months of 2014 was £43.9m.
Power hour: A better customer journey
As more SME business is traded electronically, how can brokers and insurers make what could be a complex purchase into a simple and easy to understand process for customers?
In-depth: Country life
Running a farm with a B&B or owning a horse seems idyllic. But rural life is not without its challenges and adequate insurance is a requirement - so what can brokers do to win clients in these niche markets?
Industry calls for action on underinsurance
Brokers urged to help in fight against underinsurance and take the lead in educating clients
Time to get to grips with underinsurance
With the technology and amount of data now available, there is no excuse for not tackling underinsurance, argues Thomas Coles
Adjusting expectations
Brokers are taking more interest in the claims process, but when it comes to appointing loss adjusters, a balance must be found, says Martin Ashfield
Home insurance profits – too good to last?
The home insurance market could be facing a rude awakening, says Tony Cornell
Editor's letter - November 2015
“If brokers… end up paying for the advertising to generate more claims we really will have gone through the looking glass”
Guidewire Connections: Aviva warns of “serious disintermediation”
Angus Eaton says we are in an “age of disruption” and the market is at risk of serious disintermediation.
ABI 2015: Government recognises challenges of IPT rise
David Gauke MP also mentions innovation and adapting to technology as key steps going forward.
DLG posts 1.3% rise in GWP to £2.39bn
Motor GGWP rose to £1.07bn for first nine months of 2015 - but fell to £653.6m for household.
Guidewire Connections: Strong leadership needed to deal with disruption
Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, says leadership and innovation are keys to success as the world has moved from analogue to digital.
Guidewire Connections: Competition in digital arena “merciless”
Guidewire CEO says legacy systems still cause problems for insurers as competition grows and customers become more digitally demanding.