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Former Tesco Bank boss, Benny Higgins, joins Markerstudy
Higgins comes on board as group chairman
Mulsanne accuses Marshmallow of stealing trade secrets in court battle
Mulsanne says it has suffered loss and damage of at least £39m, as judge orders Marshmallow to disclose information relating to the case.
Interview: A niche focus
Insurance Age meets the team at specialist managing general agent Avid Insurance.
Partners& appoints Aaron Devitt to newly created role
Devitt had worked as chief operating officer at Travelers since 2016.
Keith Richards to exit the CII
CII confirms it will recruit new chief membership officer in due course, as Richards is set to step down at the end of June.
Getsafe targets becoming the go-to brand for UK millennials
One year after launching its first product in the UK, Getsafe CEO Christian Wiens tells Insurance Age about the insurtech's expansion plans.
People moves: 29 March - 9 April 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of broking and insurance.
Top rated high net worth providers for 2020-21 revealed
Axa XL takes the crown in a report from Highpoint Consultants which explores the state of the HNW insurance market and how well it serves customers and brokers.
Lloyd's to benefit from hardening rates as it continues to take action on underperforming business
CEO John Neal discusses Covid-19 related claims, the continuation of Lloyd's decile ten strategy and the future of the underwriting room.
Getsafe and Hiscox end contents insurance partnership
The company has chosen to team up with Wakam, deeming it “a more flexible European capacity provider.”
Profile: Colm Holmes, Aviva GI CEO
Working together: From accountancy to insurance and from Ireland via Switzerland, the USA and Canada to London, Aviva GI CEO Colm Holmes tells Insurance Age about his global career and how brokers and insurers need to work together to face the changing…
Q Underwriting extends Aviva capacity in £200m deal
The specialist underwriter confirmed the renewal of key binder Aviva, plus, developments to its Covéa-backed contractors combined product.
Axa branches to move to mid-market focus
Jon Walker explains how the regional network will develop as some offices are set to become specialist call centres.
Pandemic pushes Lloyd's back into full year 2020 loss
Market forecasts customer pay-outs in relation to the Covid-19 will reach £6.2bn on a gross basis.
Call for clarity on final rules amid FCA dual pricing extension
The regulator's plan to ban the loyalty penalty is met with approval from the industry, but some criticise the FCA's approach as firms still do not know what the final rules are.
Aviva adds cyber product to Fast Trade
The cover is designed to help small and medium enterprises combat the increasing threat of digital crime.
East West collapse: Administrator report shows £164.7m deficit
The building guarantee specialist insurer was forced into administration in 2020.
Needham develops administration and integration service
The new offering is designed to protect policyholders and insurers or MGAs when a broker ceases trading.
Top 10 tips: Considering insurer financial security
Biba’s Mike Hallam outlines some key strategies for brokers to help them assess the financial strength of providers.
Ex-Towergate and Aviva boss Mark Hodges to join RSA
Hodges will become chair of RSA UK&I once the proposed sale to Intact is completed.
Insurtech So-Sure expands into home insurance
The insurance startup company, which is known for its gadget insurance, is now offering its customers home insurance as well.
Ardonagh’s Ross “angry for the industry” over "ill-informed" BI backlash
Ross says an industry working group was “on the cusp” of solving the issue around Covid-19 BI claims, when the opportunity was “taken out of our hands” due to the FCA’s test case.
FCA targets wrongdoing with whistleblower campaign
The watchdog is encouraging financial services staff to report issues as part of the ‘In confidence, with confidence’ push.
Aston Lark broker renovation portal “a good step forward”
The business is also offering online training to brokers in the “daunting” renovation space.