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FCA outlines “room for improvement” in £60bn wholesale market
However, the study into it did not identify “significant areas of harm” as Biba welcomes the final report.
Ageas UK sees profit jump in 2018
COR improved to 96.8% for the year, but GWP fell across all of its divisions as results are announced amid business restructure.
Video: Cardiff regional review part one
Brokers in the Welsh capital talk to news editor Ida Axling about the local insurance market.
Momentum partners with FMG on motor claims
Service is aimed at clients with a private or commercial motor or motor fleet policy.
PIB sets sights on Europe
Business to expand into more countries in Europe after buying Optis Insurance in Ireland.
FCA sounds latest clone broker alarm
A warning has been published by the regulator about a clone of Protect Your Bubble, which provides gadget and jewellery insurance.
Litigation funding and ATE product launched
The proposition is available to brokers via Sybaris Legal & IP and backed by insurer Acasta Europe.
Ex Lloyd's chairman Sir David Rowland passes away
Rowland was chairman of Lloyd’s between 1993 and 1997.
GRP buys Shearwater Insurance Services
Hertfordshire-based broker specialises in equine insurance and is GRP's second deal in 2019.
PIB Group expands into Ireland
The business now has an Irish base following the acquisition of Optis Insurance as PIB prepares for Brexit.
Ageas hires Jonathan Price as CFO
Price replaces Fernley Dyson who has moved across to Allianz.
InsurTech Futures: Tapoly unveils broker platform for on demand products
Start-up MGA says platform gives brokers access to on demand cover and the sharing economy.
Staysure reveals plan to recruit 200
The over-50s travel specialist has opened new offices in Northampton as it looks to grow its workforce.
AI anti-fraud measures receive Government backing
The Government has earmarked £13m to develop professional services in the UK as it looks to tackle £3bn cost of insurance fraud.
Allianz prepared for "turbulent" 2019
UK CEO Jon Dye pledges commitment to brokers as Brexit uncertainty impacts the market.
Podcast: Top five stories this week with Axa's Jon Walker
The executive managing director for commercial joins the editor and news editor to discuss the redundancies at Axa XL and Brexit.
Quizzical Questions: 15 February 2019
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Profits up at Allianz in 2018
But GWP dipped slightly as personal lines business transferred to LV.
Laurent Matras takes interim Axa retail MD role as Gareth Howell departs
Howell has been with the insurer for seven years.
Legal Protection Group confirms loss of Inter Hannover capacity
The legal expenses provider, which is linked to Eldon Insurance's Arron Banks, stated that new capacity would come on board “shortly”.
Towergate’s Andy Parkin resurfaces at Gauntlet
The former director for the northern region has taken up the role of sales director after a year out of insurance following becoming “disillusioned”.
Video: The insurance opportunities in technology
Principal underwriter, cyber, property and casualty, Stephen Wares, at MS Amlin outlines how the tech market is developing.
InsurTech Futures: Digital Risks becomes Lloyd's coverholder
Subscription style broker is backed by Beazley.
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