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Covid-19: CII launches financial support guide
Guide aims to help CII members access support schemes offered by the government.
Covid-19: ABI pledges to address questions raised by Treasury Select Committee
Last week, the Committee wrote to ABI director general Huw Evans requesting insurer data in relation to the coronavirus crisis.
Sir Peter Wood steps down from Esure
Wood founded the business in 1999 and sold a majority stake to Bain Capital in 2018.
Christian Wakeford MP wants high street brokers to thrive
The former insurance broker chats to Insurance Age about his first few months in Parliament, what he learned from working in the insurance sector and how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19: Insurance firms come bottom of the list for contacting customers
Research reveals fast food companies and gyms are communicating more with clients about the coronavirus pandemic than insurance providers.
Chubb investigating possible data breach
Provider confirmed a “computer security incident” but suggested its network was untouched.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 27 March 2020
Insurance Age editor, Sian Barton, and content director, Jonathan Swift, discuss the top stories this week and talk about their own experience of the coronavirus lockdown.
Covid-19: Lloyd's outlines coronavirus impact and response
CEO John Neal urges the industry to "put a lot more effort" into explaining products to clients.
Covid-19: Ardonagh publishes continuity update
More than 70% of staff now work from home, and headcount is “typically less than 5%” at offices.
Ardonagh posts 2019 results
Losses for the group shrank as operating profit grew to £3.4m as broker reports 3.3% organic growth.
Lloyd's returns to profit in 2019
Market says it is in a "strong position" to respond to the impacts of the coronavirus.
Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business
The unrated Danish motor provider says it "strongly disagrees" with the order and adds it has continued its capital raising efforts as it seeks to comply with its solvency capital requirement.
Covid-19: Six month MOT exemption announced
The AA said it had raised MOT concerns with transport ministers last week.
Covid-19: How are brokers keeping in touch through the crisis?
Brokers say they are sharing experiences with each other to "protect the broking profession" as they explore new ways of working from home and reveal their favourite platforms to stay connected.
Freedom Services loses 30 staff amid restructure
However, its MGA Pukka is now live with fresh capacity following Gefion exit.
Covid-19: Expect £275m in travel payouts, says ABI
Industry body says the total will dwarf the £148m record reported in 2010.
Biba confirms 2021 conference dates
Announcement follows cancellation of the 2020 conference earlier this week.
The Blog Spot: Facing the challenges of Covid-19
Following the cancellation of Biba 2020 – a key meeting point for intermediaries - Sian Barton calls on brokers to use the sector’s famous relationships to push through this crisis.
Blog: How tech kept the world ticking over
Qlaims Insurance's Mike Keating on how technology will help brokers, insurers and customers stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19: IUAD launches emergency appeal
Insurance Cares: Group said social isolation is an “enormous threat” to the 700,000 people over 70 living with dementia.
Covid-19: Biba cancels 2020 conference
The event, which was scheduled to take place in Manchester in May, will no longer go ahead.
Covid-19: Government loan schemes open
Government scheme is supporting small and medium sized businesses, while the Bank of England’s scheme is supporting larger firms.
Vantage-owner NSM buys Kingsbridge
Deal sees private equity firm Dunedin exit the specialist broker.
People Moves Round-up: 16-27 March 2020
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.