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Quizzical questions: 4 May 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
InsurTech Futures: CDL integrates machine learning with its Strata platform
Software house says application will help brokers personalise products for customers.
RSA refreshes risk management portal
The software, RSAred, has been relaunched for brokers, customers and underwriters.
Covéa reports rising GWP but falling profit for 2017
Insurer's COR for the year came in at 97.5%.
Brokers in the dark over SMCR
Only 47% of brokers surveyed believe the new regime will improve protection for customers, according to research by Ecclesiastical.
Treasury confirms IDD delay
Biba head of compliance and training David Sparkes welcomes the delay and urges the FCA to publish its final rules.
No redundancy target amid Zurich's major underwriting restructure
UK underwriting is to be “streamlined” across “centres of excellence” as the insurer makes a number of hires.
Ex-Sterling owner Nicholas Cooper launches HNW renovation MGA
The founder of Sterling has re-entered the insurance market with the MGA which can insure projects for up to £150m.
Meet the techies: Toby MacLachlan
Toby MacLachlan, managing director of Ignite Insurance Systems, talks us through how software houses can enable brokers to innovate.
FCA outlines PI threat in FSCS review
Watchdog says plans supported on compensation limits and funding classes but respondents outlined concerns over proposed clampdown over how investment firms buy PI cover.
GRP-owned Higos headhunts Zurich's Matthew Hartigan
He joins as MD and the move follows the departure of Higos founder Ian Gosden.
InsurTech Futures: Mobile app Honcho aims to disrupt price comparison websites
Broker-owned online reverse auction app to launch in the car insurance sector in Autumn 2018 after being authorised by the FCA.
#Insagepeople: 30 April - 4 May 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
Bridle Insurance MD set to take ownership of Sunderland Football Club
Broker boss, Stewart Donald, has previously been involved with Eastleigh Football Club and Oxford United.
Lycetts' CEO Charles Foster on organic growth, acquisitions and new offices
Broker leader explains results, investments and future targets.
Liberty Specialty Markets launches IP cover
Policy available via brokers in the UK and internationally.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look at the top stories in a week with a somewhat different feel to it.
Missed the Hack Day? Catch up on-demand
Watch our series of webinars and catch up with all of the articles which explored the myriad of issues in the world of cyber insurance.
FCA issues warning on broker clone
The regulator warned about fraudsters using details of authorised companies to scam customers.
Axa partners with Cobalt Underwriting on Shariah-compliant product
Policy is sold via brokers and aimed at the real estate sector.
Quizzical questions: 27 April 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Hack Day: Impersonation: Copycat crimewave
Who is really emailing you and what are the risks if you or your customers get caught out by a copycat cyber criminal? Aviva’s Director of SME, commercial insurance, Gareth Hemming, explains.
Hack Day: Who do you think you are?
Have you ever considered how simple it is for your executives to be impersonated online? Our hacker Swifty reveals how it is done.
Hack Day: The role of the broker in preventing a cyber attack
Our webinar session highlighted how important the broker’s role is in ensuring clients are protected from cyber threats.