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#insagepeople 30 July - 3 August 2018
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Arnott Marine launch wine industry product
The cover includes cargo and stock throughput.
Jelf bought Clark Thomson for £23.3m cash
Company results also showed £5.6m of deferred costs payable if performance criteria are met.
Hiscox posts rising premium and profit for start of 2018
Insurer planning for “muted” growth from brokers.
Majority of insurers silent on Biba's standardised Toba
No provider has yet committed to using it or given a timeframe for any potential implementation.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Sian Barton explore the stories that hit the headlines this week.
AA’s research finds home premiums on the rise in Q2 2018
Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims.
Insurance Rage: Twambley grills Williams over whiplash
The inaugural series concludes with A2J’s Andrew Twambley challenging Axa Insurance’s David Williams about his views on the Civil Liability Bill.
Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA
Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd's Lab to "change people's opinion" of what is possible
Lloyd's head of innovation Trevor Maynard hopes tools developed in its new innovation sandbox will be licensed by companies operating in the global insurance market.
Quizzical Questions: 27 July 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Chubb adds UK and Ireland claims team to chartered roster
Two underwriting teams have already achieved the accolade.
UK SME not a priority for JLT
CEO Dominic Burke says the business is focused globally as it plans for a no deal Brexit.
Insurance Rage: Head to head on the Civil Liability Bill
Axa’s David Williams tackles A2J’s Andrew Twambley and the claims he made in his speech.
InsurTech Futures: Brokers urged to look at technology changes in banking
CGI's Paul Dix says brokers need to exploit their data and understanding of the market to remain relevant.
Aston Lark posts rising revenue and Ebitda after merger
First set of figures for combined group.
Biba accounts show 2017 capital and reserves growth
Trade body held more than 100 events for members during the year.
Insurance Rage: David Williams
Axa Insurance’s technical director sets out his views on the Civil Liability Bill and whiplash reforms.
Brokers urged to push on with SM&CR preparations
Mathew Rutter backs Biba advice that brokers should not panic.
Chinese company circles Ageas – reports
Fosun is said to be interested in buying some or all of the Belgian insurer.
Brokers support Biba's industry standardised Toba
Experts urge brokers to challenge their insurer panels to utilise the new template.
Insurance Rage: See industry experts argue their views
Don't miss our lively new video series which begins with Andrew Twambley, spokesperson for Access to Justice (A2J).
Woodward Markwell staff complete MBO
The previous owners of the Ipswich-based broker were “keen to protect the business” instead of selling to a third party.
Mark Cliff out as CEO at Brightside
Cliff moves to non-executive director post as broker seeks new chief executive.