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Business continuity and the cloud
Following our look at The Cloud in June’s Insurance Age edition Jeff Purdy of Applied Systems explains why it’s the way forward.
Insurance Island Risks – LV's John O'Roarke
Next up on the Insurance Island Risks series is LV's John O'Roarke.
LMA and IUA publish Insurance Act guide
Guide details changes and potential challenges brought about by the Act.
Ex-QBE chief Ash Bathia joins Lloyd's syndicate
Bathia will become the active underwriter for the Capita-led syndicate.
Supporting SMEs – knowing their needs: Webinar
Sign up now for this essential discussion on 30 June about a key sector of the market for brokers.
Aviva launches cyber cover for SMEs
Insurer says cover will also include risk management services to help customers prepare in advance.
FCA publishes final rules on GAP insurance add-ons
Final rules will come into force on 1 September.
Tokio Marine Holdings buys HCC Insurance for $7.5bn
Tokio says the acquisition accelerates growth in scale and profits.
Fraudster jailed for £33,000 Aviva scam
Abdul Qadeer Qadri was sentenced to 38 months in jail for fraud by false representation.
On the road
Charles Manchester gets his kicks on his epic trip along Route 66.
Markel merges Europe and international divisions
High Court approves merger designed to increase efficiency of European group.
FCA hires Sicsic as general insurance retail department head
Aviva group risk director Sicsic to leave the insurer and step down as chairman of Oric International.
Start me up
Risto Rossar, veteran of two insurance start-ups, explains how to get a successful business of the ground.
Axa tops Brokerbility survey for overall satisfaction
The provider was also top of the pile in the claims category.
FCA appoints two new executives
Director of enforcement and market oversight as well as director of risk and compliance oversight appointed.
Lloyds Bank hit by record £117m PPI fine
Regulator slams bank’s unacceptable conduct in mishandling claims.
Insurance Island Risks – Ageas's Andy Watson
Ageas CEO Andy Watson is next up in the Insurance Island Risks recording booth.
Redundancy threat at L&G's Hove office
Insurer confirms consultation process with learning and development team.
Industry needs better communication, says Allianz's McGinn
Commercial general manager's warning comes after FCA review of industry's SME claims service.
Sector failing on customer experience
Report says insurance firms’ customer relationships are “bland and undistinguished”.
LV employee joins IFED
Technical controller seconded to City of London Police to work with Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
#Biba Fever - Episode 8: The last word on the conference from Gary Humphreys
Three weeks after the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, Insurance Age met up with Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys to get the final word on the 2015 event.
Getting his kicks on Route 66
Charles Manchester starts his motorcycle road adventure in the US.
Brokers failing on delegated authority
FCA says intermediaries and insurers did not appear to have adequately considered their regulatory obligations.