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Philip Smith wins €1.25m from RSA for unfair dismissal
Former RSA Ireland chief executive Smith wins constructive dismissal case following his resignation in November 2013.
Aviva to create tech ‘garage’
Insurer confirms ‘Digital First’ tech hub in the heart of Tech City in London’s Shoreditch set up to help trade with brokers and customers.
COO Tim Philip leaves Bluefin
He worked for the broker as chief operating officer for two years.
Hester hails S&P’s continued A rating of RSA
CEO says decision reflects insurer’s “significant progress”.
Broking break: Top spots for motorcycle ownership
To mark Ride to Work Week, Ageas has put together a list of the UK’s top motorcycle cities.
Insurance Island Risks – Former Oxygen boss Nigel Barton
This sixth instalment of Insurance Island Risks, sees Torus Insurance non-executive chairman Nigel Barton step into the booth.
Craig Tracey MP plans to promote small businesses
The former Dunelm Insurance Brokers owner says government needs to understand the impact of regulation on small independent brokers.
Deloitte: Connected homes to revolutionise household market
Firm warns insurers of potentially tricky times ahead.
CII opens for applications to New Generation programme
Deadline to enter year-long 2015/2016 programme is 7 August.
Broker Direct targets urban postcodes with new motor product
Policy developed in partnership with Ageas.
Brokers warned they could be cut out of market
Brokers told if they don’t keep up with how technology is changing the market they will be left behind.
Axa adds data enrichment to commercial vehicle quotes
Insurer commits to rolling out process for further lines of business.
Marsh: Brokers need to do more to help firms understand cyber
Broker carried out survey of large and medium-sized organisations.
Geoff Carter resigns from Tesco Underwriting
Company says departing CEO Carter will move on to take on another senior role within the industry.
Aviva: Brokers won't be affected by office closures
Changes in the Greater Manchester area to affect hundreds of staff.
Sixteen fraudsters sentenced for insurance scam
The crooks were imprisoned, received suspended jail terms or community sentences at Manchester Crown Court.
Aviva to close three sites in Manchester
Closures will result in staff redundancies.
Esser steps down from Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford
Group CEO Toby Esser to exit role following 30 years with the company but remains shareholder.
Triumph helped win and retain business, say UK Broker Awards winner
Entries for 2015 close on Friday 19 June at 5pm.
Mactavish launch Insurance Act protocol for buyers
The seven-point protocol has been unveiled at the Airmic conference in Liverpool
Ex-FCA chief Adamson to join JP Morgan
Report suggests Adamson will take up non-exec director role in group’s private banking division.
Video: ARAG products guide - Innovating for success
Arag's David Haynes talks about the importance of innovation in crafting legal expenses insurance products to meet the specific needs of brokers, insurers and solicitors.
Video: Coventry Regional Review Part 2
In our second Coventry video, Insurance Age's senior reporter, Larry Ferguson, continues his discussions with brokers in the city.
Insurance Island Risks – LV's John O'Roarke
Next up on the Insurance Island Risks series is LV's John O'Roarke.