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Behrends steps down as Integro CEO
Integro board will now begin search for a UK-based CEO.
UK-wide redundancies underway at RSA
It is believed that broker-facing roles will be impacted.
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Close Brothers, Sharon Bishop, explains how the management technique is helping her.
Marsh Commercial to move small business to five centres
The “Enterprise Centres of Excellence” in Bristol, Glasgow, Harrogate, Leeds and Worcester will deal with UK-wide small business but Marsh Commercial denies they are call centres.
Mark Cliff joins Iotatech
Former Brightside CEO joins the firm’s strategic advisory council, alongside Fresh Insurance founder, Lisa Powis.
Ex-One Commercial boss Mike Keating launches MGA
Qlaims Insurance's product will initially be available to brokers on the Acturis platform and capacity is provided by HSB Engineering Insurance.
Allianz teams up with restoration firm to speed up claims process
Brokers and customers will be able to track repairs online using a bespoke reporting platform.
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Two brokers on FSCS insolvency list
Strathearn Insurance Services and Bellfield Financial Services have been declared in default by the scheme.
Aviva to cut personal lines products down to 40 from 400
GI CEO Colm Holmes says the provider is targeting growth in SME and corporate and specialty and insists new strategy will not lead to more redundancies.
David Ross reveals heartbreak after “harrowing” Gallagher v. Ardonagh case
CEO also discusses Ardonagh’s latest set of financial results, organic growth and acquisition plans.
Ecclesiastical names former Zurich broker boss as insurance MD
John Blundell, who is retiring, will hand over the reins to Richard Coleman in 2020.
Ardonagh takes broker director from Aviva
Graeme MacMillan will join the business in a newly-created role in 2020.
Applied Systems and Zurich announce motor partnership
Zurich will maintain control of pricing while Applied Systems will support connectivity, quoting and data exchange between Zurich, brokers and policyholders.
Direct Line Group results outline £50m cost-cutting drive
Restructures costing the business £60m will also take place over the next two years.
NIG undergoes management reshuffle
Responsibility for e-trade will be handled in the regions after Swindle exit as further managers leave the provider.
Insurers commit to help women’s financial futures
Insurers have promised to provide flexible working for staff and pledged to be inclusive about customers' financial lives.
Ebitda soars at Ardonagh but losses also rise in first nine months of 2019
Business posts rise in reported income to £505.4m, while loss increases to £67.7m as organic growth hits 4.6%.
Travel broker Staysure buys aggregator
The provider to the over-50s market has acquired a controlling stake in a price comparison website.
Insuring Women’s Futures manifesto launched by CII
Former Lloyd's CEO, Inga Beale, called on brokers to examine policy wordings for gender bias.
Acturis continues international expansion with French buy
Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark.
Blog: Is your firm ready for the SMCR?
Nick Elwell-Sutton of Clyde & Co outlines the steps that brokers need to take to comply with the impending regulation.
FCA issues fresh warning on broker remuneration
Regulator issued new guidance on how brokers and providers can best serve customers.