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Liberty Specialty Markets launches video platform for brokers
Provider says Liberty Virtual Rooms will help it build relationships with brokers and was launched in response to the decline in face-to-face meetings as a result of the pandemic.
Property investor files separate legal proceedings against Axa as Lockton case continues
Aubrey Weis, who has also accused Lockton of fraud in a related court case, claims the provider owes over £1.6m in damages following a property claim.
Lockton denies fraud allegations in ongoing legal dispute
Broker admits former employee forged an email from Axa along with settlement offers for a claim, but claims the business was misled and that these actions did not result in any losses for the customer.
Blog: E-scooters, opportunity or threat?
We've all see e-scooters whizzing along pathways and roads, and we've all heard about the potential for accidents. DWF's Nigel Teasdale digs in to the implications for brokers.
CII launches insurance dementia guide
The good practice document highlights how insurance firms can help customers living with dementia.
Search underway for new RSA chairman - report
Martin Scicluna is to exit the provider next year, says Sky News.
ERS appoints AIG's Peter Bilsby as group CEO
Current boss Ian Parker is set to exit from the provider, which also announces the hire of a new group CFO and its plan to expand into specialist commercial insurance lines.
Polaris urges brokers to get involved with setting standards
Standards manager Steve Waller discusses which issues are affecting the broking market at the moment and explains why the organisation wants brokers of all sizes to share their views.
Blog: The rising business case for electric fleets
MS Amlin's Simon Fuller on the e-motor revolution in the commercial space.
Dual to deploy Hyperion underwriting capital
It will continue to work with existing capacity providers and has also appointed Alan Telford as chief underwriting officer.
Axa recruits Bank of Scotland MD as Retail CEO
Tara Foley will replace Laurent Matras, who is moving to Axa Asia.
CFC develops M&A IP product
The cover protects buyers from intellectual property infringement during the deal process.
Hospitality group looks to expand membership ahead of BI test case appeals
HIGA opens up membership to all policyholders with the Resilience or QBE1 policy wordings.
Insurance investor backs Let Live Thrive events cover initiative
John Kinder is spear-heading a public private initiative developed to help the hospitality industry get cover following the coronavirus pandemic.
Ageas UK sells stake in Tesco Underwriting for £125m
CEO Ant Middle says now is the "right time" for Ageas to hand over its stake in the car and home insurance provider to Tesco Bank as it focuses on developing broker distribution.
Analysis: Amanda Blanc's first 100 days as Aviva boss
Industry experts say Blanc's focus on core markets is good for brokers, as they note she is yet to make any big UK changes at the provider.
UK insurance firm goes into administration
East West Insurance Company was forced into administration following a Court of Appeal ruling on a claim.
Generali promotes Alan Moore to UK branch general manager
The provider confirmed he would be working with the UK regional broker market.
Blog: What do Amanda Blanc's first 100 days at Aviva tell us about its future direction?
One hundred days into her role as group CEO at Aviva, what can we glean from Amanda Blanc's initial actions asks Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift.
Simon Cooter joins Modus
The former Covéa commercial lines boss has been appointed as non-exec chairman.
Video: Cargo and Covid
NMU shares an expert view of how the cargo insurance space has been impacted by coronavirus.
Video: Broker service amid Covid-19
Markerstudy's Gary Humphreys discusses how brokers responded to the challenges of the pandemic.
Aon's Julie Page named as new CII president
Page takes over from NFU Mutual director Nick Turned, as Aston Lark's Peter Blanc is appointed as deputy president.
Blog: Inside Markerstudy's Co-op deal
The deal is still underway but Gary Humphrey's shares his expert view on some of the challenges of the acquisition.