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Markel launches comprehensive cover for non-profit sector
Insurer says the product is designed to meet the insurance needs for not-for-profit organisations.
Chubb revamps private clients cover to include cyber-bullying
Insurer has made several changes to Initial, Masterpiece and Signature tiers.
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FOS: Most insurance complaints about claims
Financial Ombudsman Service says number of complaints about premiums is increasing.
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Global Risk Partners posts £2.7m loss
Results show increase in losses but turnover growth as Margrett says he is "over the moon" about performance.
Mis-selling broker director banned for 11 years
David Stuart Picton from My Cover disqualified for mis-selling insurance policies.
Deloitte: Competition and FinTech among top issues to impact industry in 2016
Deloitte predicts regulatory initiatives around GI add-ons, Solvency II and technology will impact the insurance sector next year.
Centor joins Una
London-based brokers becomes 12th member of the alliance.
Surge in claims after Storm Desmond
Local brokers expect number of claims to rise further when people are able to return to their properties.
A-Plan opens office in Bromley with another due in Eastbourne
Broker planning to make three acquisitions.
Aviva launches £100m tech investment arm
Aviva Ventures is set to invest £20m per year for five years in digital insurance technologies.
Jim Herbert moves on from CEO role at Aon Risk Solutions
He is set to become chief development officer for Emea at the firm and will be replaced by Andrew Tunnicliffe.
Broker Network launches three commercial e-trade products
Network has teamed up with Open GI to develop proposition.
Brokers respond to Storm Desmond
Brokers broadly positive on insurer claims service although issues remain.
Gresham increases capacity by £5m with Canopius deal
Agreement sees capacity for the MGA increase immediately.
Brokers distribution for niche lines “significant”
Research shows niche lines more profitable than mainstream lines with brokers bringing in up to 90% of new sales.
Chase Templeton buys Healthcare Partners
Company says acquisition adds nearly £7m of annual premium income.
PRA approves Solvency II models for 19 insurers
Regulator’s list includes both life and general insurers.
Brokerbility buys Churchill Insurance Consultants
Brokerbility Holdings Insurance Brokers says acquisition takes it past £50m GWP mark.
Stephen Catlin: We need a CyberRe
Catlin says exposure is too big for insurers to be able to respond.
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Gauntlet launches directly authorised network
Leeds-based broker sets up Gauntlet Broker Partnership for directly authorised brokers.
Ex-Aviva employee given 10 month sentence for stealing customer account details
Sentence suspended for 12 months.