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Zurich targets medium-sized firms with international offering
Provider says its International Programmes can help brokers and consumers with advice on issues including tax, regulation, claims and underwriting.
CBL Insurance placed into liquidation
Decision comes after two of the firm's major creditors did not support voluntary administration.
Jade Insurance teams up on health insurance with sports focused My Club
Broker partners with the organisation which is supported by Sam Allardyce, Sol Campbell, Chubby Chandler, Lawrence Dallaglio, Adrian Morley, Chris Sheasby and Michael Vaughan.
#Insagepeople: 12 - 16 November 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Gallagher set to ink another deal before Christmas
Michael Rea reveals that a number of buys have been lined up for 2019.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team chat about the most popular stories of this week including potential deals and fines as well as "poor" cyber products.
Dye points to pricing changes following claims inflation
Property claims are increasing as Allianz warns that theft is on the up and calls on brokers to carefully communicate with customers and make use of risk management services.
Top 100 2018: Find out who made the list
The 2018 supplement is now up, including expert analysis of the state of the broker market.
Quizzical questions: 9 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Allianz UK improves COR to 96.0%
The Q3 results reflect impact of joint venture with LV as commercial lines remains stable and personal lines boosts performance.
Gallagher closes Feering office
The move could affect 20 staff as the broker creates new regional office in Ipswich for its Feering and Ipswich teams.
Simply Business CEO slams “poor” cyber products
New UK CEO David Summers on Simply Business’ strategy, being owned by Travelers and why the broker doesn’t sell cyber insurance.
New whitepaper advises on how to market and grow a scheme
Insurance Age and Axa release the second in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities.
Insurance Day of Giving kicks off
The Day sees insurance CEOs go back to the floor as the sector unites to raise £25,000 for dementia research.
JLT shareholders say ‘yes’ to Marsh & McLennan deal
The $5.6bn takeover was unveiled in September.
Video: In Person with Allianz's Jacob Abboud
The insurer's CIO faces the camera for the quick-fire quiz.
FCA reveals final guidance on PPI complaints
Regulator consulting on new rules requiring firms to write to consumers who have made unsuccessful PPI claims, telling them to complain again.
Richard King-founded Ticker teams up with Willis Towers Watson
Telematics provider Ticker, which is backed by former England footballer, Gary Lineker, and ex-Dragons's Den star Theo Paphitis will use the Radar product.
Gallagher buys majority stake in Vasek Insurance Services
Deal is the broker's third in 2018 and follows Risk Services and Portmore.
Brokers won’t be impacted by Axa redundancies
The provider is consulting on 59 roles in its claims business.
Vantage-owner NSM launches second underwriting brand
First Specialty has been set-up following NSM’s buy of UK motor MGA Xpekt.
ICO to fine Eldon Insurance £60,000
The Information Commissioner also issued a notice of intent to fine Leave.EU as part of the same action and is investigating allegations that Eldon shared customer data “obtained for insurance purposes” with Leave.EU.
Video: Scheme Smart - How To Grow And Market Your Delegated Authority
The second episode of our insightful documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on how to take a delegated authority to the next level.
Markerstudy tipped as Co-op Insurance buyer
The insurer is believed to be on the market for £300m.