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Insurers make Artificial Intelligence moves
Axa introduces AI bots as Allianz focuses on injury claims handling.
Instant Underwriting launches liability scheme
The cover is available wholesale to brokers through a portal developed by SchemeServe.
Court case highlights abuse of on-demand motor apps
Broker Cuvva says it's working with the police after uninsured driver tries to buy insurance through the Cuvva app after being pulled over.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age content director and editor tackle the headlines that got brokers clicking over the past five days.
“Mis-selling” warning issued on cyber
Consultancy Mactavish says cyber policies have “major flaws” and claims brokers and insurers use “scaremongering” tactics to make companies buy cover.
Quizzical Questions: 25 January 2019
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UK signs post-Brexit insurance deal with Switzerland
Zurich boss Tulsi Naidu welcomes the arrangement.
InsurTech Futures: Two question home quotes as Homelyfe partners with Freedom
The digital insurtech launched Aventus platform to brokers last year.
Covéa partners with iFarm Underwriting on mini-fleet product
New offering is available to brokers specialising in rural businesses and agriculture.
Cost of motor cover falls says ABI
Association’s Premium Tracker says that actual cost of cover dropped despite an average rise in premium paid in Q4 last year compared to Q3.
Ageas and Vauxhall partnership deal ends
Agreement to provide motor insurance products to Vauxhall's UK customers has been in place since 2011.
Leaked document reveals detail of Ageas redundancy risk
The insurer is closing offices in Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent affecting 597 staff and is also looking to move and downsize its America Square, London operation.
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Key broker contacts remain in place after Ageas management changes
Provider adds roles and plans to move internal IT to Tata Consultancy Services.
Ageas consults on closure of Stoke and Port Solent operations
The move could affect up to 597 staff as the insurer notes that customers are increasingly buying through digital channels.
Broker MP Craig Tracey reflects on PM’s Brexit defeat
Tracey voted against Theresa May’s draft deal for the UK’s EU withdrawal last week.
Biba renews GAP scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting
Partnership extended for a further three years.
Markerstudy to use Co-op’s brand after deal
Business takes on £70m of Co-op’s debt in first buy since being bought by Qatar Re.
Davies Group buys CEC sister firm TopMark Claims Solutions
Its deal with TopMark Group follows its acquisition of Direct Group’s claims function from Ardonagh Group.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich partners with travel start-up Pluto
Mobile-focused offering targets millennials and provides a quote in around 60 seconds.
AA reports first rise in car premiums for nearly two years
Figures for Q4 2018 show 2.7% uptick.
Markerstudy buys Co-op underwriting in £185m deal
Businesses also sign 13 year agreement for motor and home insurance distribution.
Home insurance premiums continue to creep up in Q4 2018
Analysis by The AA reveals quarterly and yearly increases.
Aston Lark buys Irish broker Robertson Low
First international acquisition for the firm.