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Meet the techies: Ben Rose
Ben Rose, founder and insurance director at Digital Risks, discusses how InsurTech and data analytics will redefine business insurance.
A look at Insurance Hound's most read by brokers
The top five most read whitepapers by brokers on sister site Insurance Hound in June and July.
BHIB profit drops 10%
Turnover also declined with the broker citing market conditions, soft rates and competition.
GDPR a real concern for brokers
Brokers urged to implement change now or risk heavy fines.
AA admits to insurance sales talks with Hastings
However, Hastings statement reveals talks between the two motor insurance firms have ceased.
Chubb selects France as EU hub
Chubb, the first insurer to pick Paris as its preferred post-Brexit trading location, added that the move is dependent on regulatory approval.
Das reflects on 2016’s £17.4m loss
CEO Andrew Burke says business is now in “growth phase” of turnaround but admits that some job losses cannot be ruled out as it seeks to “rationalise expenses”.
Ex-RSA employee jailed for £270,000 fraud
Former staff member goes to prison as accomplice gets suspended sentence following pleading guilty to defrauding the insurer.
InsurTech Futures: CDL launches InsurTech incubator
Software house says incubator will support start-up ideas and accelerate time to market for new technology developments.
Insurers could be hit with £100m GDPR bill
Brokers urged to seek consent from customers and a put plan in place.
CFC launches dark web monitoring tool
MGA says CFC BreachAlert will notify policyholders in real-time if any of their data is posted on the dark web.
#insagepeople: 11 - 17 September 2017
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Up to 150 jobs at risk in L&G's Hove office - report
Insurer says it plans to move a group of customer service roles from Hove to Birmingham by the end of the year.
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Broking Break - Your Top 5
Insurance complaints, Ogden and acquisitions all hit the headlines and made up your top five stories this week.
Sutton Winson reveals rising profits
Broker posts rise in turnover to £8.25m for the year ended 31 March 2017.
Quizzical questions: 8 September 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Operating losses grow to £17.4m for Das in 2016
Figures show growth in GWP but COR remains north of 100%.
InsurTech Futures: Gary Lineker-backed Neos launches home insurance proposition
Start-up says new platform uses over 260 external data sources.
ERS split from disgraced Bell Pottinger
The insurer said the relationship ended before the PR company was expelled from the Public Relations and Communications Association.
Markel International to buy ECIC
ECIC provides products for contractors and affinity groups in the UK building services sector.
Industry welcomes Ogden rate reform proposals
Biba calls for speedy implementation of proposals.
ERS launches agriculture operations team
Insurer says move follows feedback from brokers wanting easy access to its agricultural operations.
Government’s proposed changes could bring Ogden rate up to 0-1%
New framework would see the discount rate reviewed every three years.