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Axa receives customer satisfaction accolade
Brokers' perception of the insurer was assessed by a consultancy.
Sian Fisher welcomed as new CII boss
Incoming CEO’s determination, focus and industry experience will be of “immense value”, senior figures have said, as well as praising Sandy Scott’s tenure in charge of the professional body
In-depth: Keeping it personal
The highly competitive personal lines space is no stranger to change. With further developments in technology and regulation, we examine the issues brokers and insurers are facing and what the opportunities are
Industry searches for SME flood insurance solution
Biba investigating scheme to help small businesses in flood-prone areas
Birmingham office closure compounds brokers “losing faith” in RSA
West Midland brokers react with disappointment to news of insurer placing 190 roles “at risk”
Power hour: The caring economy
With ever increasing pressure on charity funding, many are cutting costs but, as our panel of experts testify, scrimping on insurance is a false economy and brokers need to help educate the sector
Ups and downs, ins and outs
The weather had a sting in the tail for insurance in 2015 and the EU referendum may be the biggest storm on the horizon in 2016, says Paul Upton
Editor's letter - February 2016
“The push to have local, regionally empowered offices has been a consistent mantra in the industry for years now”
Market moves: Starting with a bang
Brokers and insurers have started the year off with a bang – or for many at least a fresh challenge in the shape of a new job.
Protect your interests
Restrictive covenants can be useful to protect your business when employees leave, but only if they’re imposed properly, says Beverley Sunderland
FCA hands out £15.5m of fines for solicitors’ PI and other insurance schemes’ failures
First ever fine for a person for undertaking FCA regulated activities without approval.
LV’s O’Roarke signs up as Horwich Farrelly chairman
Law firm also reveals new brand and website.
#Insagepeople: 1 - 7 February 2016
Get your fix of the market movers each week in one place with our new way of bringing you the latest recruitment changes.
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.