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NIG extends cyber range
Insurer says cover includes cyber crime, cyber liability and data breach expense and responds to broker requests.
Applied Net 2015: Comparing Google
Market expert investigates the changes that Google Compare is already delivering to consumer mind sets and the possible outcomes for insurance in the US.
Applied Net 2015: Millennials hold key amid ageing shareholder demographic
Shareholder ageing, hiring procedures and investment in young talent are issues for the US insurance agency market.
Applied Net 2015: Smaller brokers told to take long-term approach to M&A
A "feeding frenzy" of consolidation in the USA.
Tim Rourke appointed head of underwriting at LV
He will oversee personal lines at LV Broker from 1 November after being promoted.
Aviva sacks employee after data breach
IFED has also launched criminal investigation after fears customer information was sold to third party.
Ageas says Tobas won't change
Insurer says it has adopted principles of Insurance Act early.
Two new directors for Alan Boswell
Gillian Anderson Brown and Alastair Drew both promoted to the board.
Axa leads Brokerbility survey
Network’s survey of key insurer partners puts Axa top for satisfaction and claims and Aviva highest for underwriting.
Private motor insurers revert to losses in 2014, says Towers Watson
Report by firm shows the underwriting profit made by the sector in 2013 disappeared the following year.
Quizzical questions: 16 October 2015
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Broking Break: Your top five on Friday
Winter may be setting in but brokers and insurers are definitely not hibernating. Here are the top five stories that got everyone talking this week.
Besso posts 31% rise in profit to £3.7m
Lloyd's broker's turnover also increased by 10% to £31.3m.
Home insurers pay out lowest claims in a decade at £2.5bn, says EY
But expenses surpass claims for the first time on record according to the firm.
Cyber-crime sees 2.5m computers hacked
Cyber crime and fraud figures highlight opportunities for brokers as market encouraged to develop cyber expertise.
Towergate completes executive team
James Tugendhat and Catherine Lynch take on the roles of chief commercial officer and group human resources director respectively.
Video: Leading the way in high-net-worth
Arag's head of sales, Andy Talbot explains why bespoke cover, flexible thinking and claims service excellence need to come together to meet high-net-worth customer expectations.
Axa launches new loss adjuster panels
Insurer says new system will remove a hurdle in doing business with brokers.
Renovation launches Single Premium MNW
Firm says product has been specifically developed for insuring renovations in the mid net worth sector.
Ghost broker jailed for three years
Fahad Mutabazi Abdulatif was found guilty of fraud, money laundering and unauthorised brokering totalling £100,000.
ICO deals with 378 information complaints in insurance
Body works to address concerns connected to the Data Protection Act.
FCA cancels Ilford-based AAA Insurance's permissions
Regulator says broker has failed to be open and co-operative.
Lucas Fettes & Partners pre-tax profit jumps 59%
Group profits and turnover also increase.
The Great Debate: Focus on connectivity
Brokers without a digital strategy warned they will be “in trouble” at the Future of Broking Debate.