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Blanc hails “strong result” in “difficult environment”
Axa chief says she is “proud” of the performance and expects to see improvement in “under pressure” personal lines intermediary sector.
InsurTech Futures: Ageas launches ‘Tinder style’ app
The Back Me Up app targets millennials and enables them to insure three items, such as a phone, for £15 per month.
AIG reports large income fall for first half of 2016
But profits for second quarter slightly improved.
Markel International profits triple
The second quarter of 2016 results reflected strong performance from underwriting, investing and Markel Ventures operations.
Novae COR deteriorates to 96.1%
As GWP increases to £513.1m for the first half of 2016.
Tokio Marine HCC adds Office Protect cover
Product is aimed at SMEs.
Axa UK reports 7% revenue rise
However COR deteriorated slightly to 98.2% as Blanc reports pressure in personal lines broker market.
Emerald Life launches travel cover for LGBT community
Product launch follows the news that only 33% of LGBT people who regularly holiday abroad have a travel policy.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich teams up with Cocoon on smart tech home product
Insurer says initiative is part of its investment in innovation and future technologies.
GWP grows for Direct Line
The insurer reports strong growth in motor but says operating profits are down following lower investment income.
Ageas partners with Norris & Fisher on council insurance
Broker to have delegated underwriting authority of the scheme.
FCA considers deadline on PPI complaints
Regulator to consult on feedback from previous consultation.
Profits up to £7.3m at ERS
Syndicate says results reflect continued discipline in underwriting and volume growth.
Brexit: Carole Nash could expand overseas
It would create some additional costs but it is "certainly not material to our overall business model and profits", says CEO David Newman.
Contents insurance up by 3%
Home insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive quarter, according to AA index.
Motor premiums up by 2.3% in Q2
Car owners in Northern Ireland and young drivers aged 17 to 22 pay the most for their cover, according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Bluefin launches two agriculture products
Farm combined and farm motor have been added to the MGA’s portfolio.
Transactor teams up with Tansar on motor products
Deal includes private car, commercial vehicle and motorcycle policies.
#Insagepeople: 01 - 07 August 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the insurance world this week.
Principal buys motorcycle book from A & A Group
Deal is insurer's third acquisition in 2016.
Biba calls for UK to remain in single market
Trade association has written to government to outline concerns following the Brexit vote.
Broking break: Developing your cyber security credentials
Alastair Murray, director at The Bureau, talks top five key technical controls which can reduce cyber-attacks.
Bollington Underwriting unveils new motor products
Company says more products will be launched in the near future.
Quizzical questions: 29 July 2016
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