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GI firms pass stress test
PRA writes to general insurance CEOs with results of stress testing in run up to Solvency II and firms are described as “resilient”.
RSA plans to halve redundancy payouts for staff
Proposal affects staff employed before April 2013.
Regional review: Mersey upbeat
Despite the lack of insurer offices and recruitment difficulties, brokers in Liverpool are positive about the local market and the North West in general
Video: Aviva upgrades high-net-worth dvision
Aviva, which insures one in four UK homes, has relaunched its high net worth division to offer brokers a dedicated and bespoke expert underwriting service for this growing group of customers.
Broker Direct awarded chartered insurer status
Company hails staff’s achievement in qualification process.
Video: In Focus - What risks do your construction clients face?
In this video, Aviva's Jonathan Smith talks to Sian Barton.
Markerstudy reorganises retail division as Russell Bence leaves
Managing director Bence leaves after seven years with the company.
New Allianz structure is about making brokers’ lives better, says Jon Dye
UK CEO confirms insurer will do everything it can to find roles for 170 staff affected by proposal to withdraw from direct home and motor.
InsurTech Futures: Start-ups ready to disrupt the market
LV, Allianz and Admiral among backers of Startupbootcamp's 2016 InsurTech program.
Mike Rogers to step down as CEO of LV
Rogers will continue to lead the business for the rest of 2016.
Allianz restructure puts 170 jobs at risk
Insurer set to withdraw from direct home and motor markets in the UK.
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
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