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FCA review hits out at poor insurance claims service for SMEs
Regulator warns industry that customers need to be put at the heart of the claims service.
LV launches new online tool for brokers
Virtual assistant will enable brokers to ask questions or chat with an LV employee.
S&P assigns Ageas an A- rating
Ratings agency says outlook is positive for insurer.
Marsh ProBroker hits 50 members
Head of networks at Marsh, Martyn Denney, says new additions bring GWP controlled by members up to £275m.
Ian Simons to leave RSA
Social media head on way out but insurer says it remains committed to digital channels.
Amlin’s GWP slips in Q1
Insurer says UK fleet motor rates rose by average of 6.3% in the first three months.
Hastings reports GWP and Ebitda surge in Q1
Group customer numbers rise 19%.
Insurance Island Risks – Axa's David Williams
David Williams, managing director of underwriting at Axa Insurance is our second guest on Insurance Island Risks.
Aviva awarded chartered status for commercial business
MD commercial lines Angus Eaton says certificate will demonstrate the insurer's focus on delivering a first class service to brokers.
North Yorkshire broker charged with causing death through careless driving
Sean McClarron entered a not guilty plea at York Crown Court on Monday.
Golf: Zurich Insurance Masters open for applications
Are you the best golfer in the broker market?
Only ‘handful’ of insurers taking strategic approach to digital
Web-ranking praises Allianz and Aviva for digital offering but says sector does not outperform other industries.
Allianz expands SME offering on Applied Systems
Insurer highlights drive for business growth.
Jelf says award helped with client retention and development
UK Broker Awards also give peer recognition within the industry according to MD Jerry Wilson.
Paul Matthews exits Thistle
The CEO of Thistle, JLT’s managing general agent business, has left.
PPI complaints to Ombudsman fall nearly 50%
PPI makes up 87% of insurance complaints in 2014/15
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye: Competition increasing in commercial market
Dye says COR of 101.1% in Q1 2015 for the retail division is due to 'growing pains'.
Allianz UK Q1 2015 profit rises by £5m to £30m
Insurer's GWP increases by 5% to £555m for first three months of the year.
Ghost broker sentenced to four years
Fraudster gets four years for conning 151 drivers out of around £60,000.
Henderson Insurance Brokers achieves 18% organic growth
CEO Joe Henderson hails the result of "investment and hard work".
Court documents: David Ross denies Gallagher claims
Document gives details of Ross's defence in regard to the alleged "team move" and acquisition accusations.
Court documents: Mugge denies Gallagher accusations
Court defence documents claim Gallagher was not in a position to buy Towergate and reveal management was "unhappy" prior to resignations.
Court documents: Keey denies involvement in team move from Gallagher to Towergate
Gallagher’s former adviser also denies diverting opportunities for Gallagher to buy Towergate, acquire minority stake in Autonet and purchase Iridium.
Google to deliver keynote at Digital Broker event
Insurance Age secures top speakers for our Digital Broker event on 25 June.