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CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has issued a new manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services.
Lloyd's of London CEO Richard Ward resigns
Richard Ward is to resign as CEO of Lloyd’s of London.
Axa launches national apprenticeship scheme in Bolton
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a national apprenticeship scheme to run across its regional branch network.
Expertise-in-Action: Q&A with Richard Smith
In recent years the insurance industry has made a concerted effort to improve its record on professionalism.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Pros & Cons
Qualifications aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to professionalism – training, working together and sharing knowledge across the industry are equally important.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing
FCA hits intermediary with £2.8m mobile phone insurance fine
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Policy Administration Services (PAS) £2,834,700 for poor complaints handling of mobile phone insurance policies.
Grant links up again with former Brit boss Cooter at Covéa
Former Brit man Tim Grant has joined his ex-boss Simon Cooter at Covéa Insurance.
Das teams up with Broker Network for new scheme
Das and Towergate-owned Broker Network have launched a new commercial legal expenses scheme exclusively for Broker Network and Countrywide ‘Complete’ members.
BDO adds former Littlejohn man Roberts to financial team
BDO has named former Littlejohn chief David Roberts as partner and head of insurance within its financial services team.
Ageas brands RIAS and Castle Cover go live with Quindell
Ageas has gone live with Quindell’s Napier rating and underwriting engine.
Biba CEO: Brokers should not fear FCA conflict of interest review
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has insisted that brokers who have adopted previous conflict of interest guidance "have nothing to be worried about" by the regulator's review.
Catlin weighing up "alternative means" for UK business
Lloyd's insurer Catlin is considering "alternative means" of handling its UK regional business.
FCA reveals conflict of interest review at 3R's event
A thematic review into broker conflicts of interest will be launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it was today revealed by the regulator at Insurance Age's 3R's event.
RSA names Coughlan as underwriting chief
RSA has appointed David Coughlan as group underwriting director.
Broker Network and Countrywide add two senior recruits
Towergate has made two appointments to its networks division.
Barbican goes to Willis for new cyber underwriter
Barbican Group Holdings has appointed Jayne Goddard as cyber underwriter in the company’s specialty division.
Direct Group expansion plans underway with 200 new roles created
Direct Group is set to create 200 jobs following a relocation of its head office.
Editor’s letter - July 2013
“Consistency is what brokers always tell me they want… and both Mr Torrance and Allianz have delivered this in spades”
Brokers express disappointment over Aviva job cuts and outsourcing plans
Moving claims functions to India may harm the provider’s brand, industry warns
Market shocked at Torrance departure
Brokers welcome Jon Dye as incoming Allianz CEO after Andrew Torrance’s unexpected decision
Debate over unrated passporting providers rages after Balva debacle
Removal of Latvian insurer’s operating licenses hits UK professional indemnity market
Professionalism in action
Insurance Age has hosted a roundtable with experts from across the insurance industry as part of our on-going campaign about professionalism.
In-depth: Living the high life
It is getting increasingly difficult for brokers to stand out in the high net worth sector, so attention to detail and service could make all the difference, reports Edward Murray