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Zurich UK GI profit dips while GWP picks up
Provider's COR also worsened, due in part to weather-related losses.
Aviva sees net written premium and COR worsen
Regulatory changes, poor weather and "difficult trading conditions" blamed for UK result.
Biba Fever episode 3: Mad for it in Manchester
The wait is finally over and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester opened for business today.
Watson pleased by growth
Ageas boss confident on prospects in commercial with the firm “open for business".
Allianz COR approaches 100% as GWP grows by £22m
Provider's retail COR broached 100% mark.
Biba 2014: Steve White focuses on consumers, SME business and regulation in keynote speech
Trade body to launch consultation into raising standards.
Broker Apprentice 2014: Six brokers, five challenges, the contest has begun
After the tremendous success in 2013, Broker Apprentice is back. And it's bigger and better than before.
Biba 2014: Brokers need to give customers peace of mind Lord Hunt says
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) chair Lord Hunt says brokers should be setting the "gold standard for advice" and giving customers peace of mind.
Biba 2014: Steve White calls for consumer focus
Broker boss backs “total signposting”.
Biba 2014: Consultation on raising broking standards launched
Raising standards within the sector has moved to the top of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s agenda following the completion of the segmentation and governance strands of the trade body’s strategic review.
Biba 2014: Stuart Reid to replace Brendan McManus as Biba deputy chair
Bluefin boss will be replaced by Peter Blanc on larger brokers' advisory board.
Ageas posts Q1 loss for 2014
Provider cites impact of weather costs as being behind losses.
Biba 2014: Biba launches voluntary sector guide
An insurance guide for the voluntary sector has been produced by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Volunteer Liaison Group.
Biba 2014: research shows UK brokers have the most expensive regulatory regime
Costs are five times higher than France and Germany.
Products focus for Biba 2014 - ERS
Commercial director of ERS, Sam Hudson and head of commercial motor Scott Tilbrook joined Insurance Age’s David Worsfold to talk through the provider’s two new offerings available at Biba 2014.
Biba Fever episode 2: A question of Manchester
With one day to go before the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester, Insurance Age is proud to bring you the second episode of Biba Fever 2014, sponsored by LV.
TEn Insurance posts jump in GWP
Network boss says he is impressed by "entrepreneurial spirit" of UK broking.
Bexhill grows premium finance by 50%
Provider signed up 20 brokers in 2013.
Product focus for Biba 2014 - HCC
Providers new online platform and scheme business on the agenda for the conference.
ERS launches two motor policies
Broker-only insurer unveils specialist commercial vehicle and motor panel consolidation propositions.
Applied to launch self-service capability
Technology company has already delivered product in the US and Canada.
Acquisitions still on Jelf’s radar
Phil Barton hails profit growth as marker of consistency.
QBE makes double promotion with director appointments
New leadership announced for UK & Ireland motor and casualty units.
Products focus for Biba 2014 – Ageas
Provider keen to deliver access to underwriters at Biba 2014 and beyond.