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Three arrested in ghost broker raids
City of London Police arrested two men and a woman suspected of acting as unregistered insurance brokers.
QBE's retail business performed well, says Pryce
QBE Europe chief also said he welcomes a review of the discount rate as quickly as possible.
RSA warns SMEs facing new risks
Brokers must be aware of changing risk landscape according to SME and insurance experts.
Hiscox achieves strong growth in SME, says Langan
MD of Hiscox UK says provider sees opportunities to grow its UK broker book.
GWP down 7% to $4.1bn at QBE Europe in 2016
COR worsened to 93.6% in the insurer's results.
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Hiscox UK and Ireland GWP up 12.5% in 2016
Profits for UK and Europe doubled in the past 12 months.
PwC warns of motor rate hikes up to £1,000 after discount rate cut
Specialists note that SMEs will also be hit by increased rates.
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ABI slams “crazy” decision to cut discount rate to minus 0.75%
Trade body warns that up to 36 million customers could face higher premiums after the decision.
Insurers hit as discount rate cut from 2.5% to minus 0.75%
The new rate will be effective 20 March 2017.
Travelers confirms logo dispute with Brolly
Insurer says it takes its responsibility to protect its brand seriously.
Open GI posts continuing growth for 2016
Profits stable as technology provider ramps up investment.
InsurTech Futures: Brightside partners with digital agency
Broker says aim is to be fully digitised within three years.
Insurer threatens broker Brolly over logo
Brolly is now set to crowdsource a new logo following the dispute.
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Heritage teams with Alps for classic car cover
The motor broker will provide Alps breakdown cover to customers with single and multiple classic car policies.
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Steve Lewis hails best RSA numbers in a decade
UK CEO says insurer is now focused on organic growth and wants to make broker trade “easy”.
Axa to "invest heavily" in brokers and innovation
Group CEO for UK & Ireland, Amanda Blanc, says insurer sees continued growth in motor and across commercial lines.
Operating profits in UK up to £259m at RSA
COR improved however net written premium fell in the insurer's 2016 results.
Government to bring in fixed tariffs for whiplash pay-outs
Claims without medical evidence to be banned.
Revenue up at Axa UK & Ireland as COR holds steady in 2016
The insurer delivered 8.1% revenue growth with a COR of 97.3%.
ERS reports small profit for 2016
Motor insurer posts COR of 102.3% following adjustments made to meet the expected discount rate cut.