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FCA data shows 19% of BI insurance claimants still waiting for full payment
Figures from the Financial Conduct Authority have confirmed that 34,506 business interruption insurance claimants have received their full payment out of 42,586 accepted by insurers.
Aviva strikes £100m-per-year capacity deal with Pen Underwriting
Pen Underwriting has announced a new multi-year strategic partnership with Aviva in support of its personal lines and property owners’ business, which will see Aviva providing capacity for over £100m in premium per annum.
Zego doubling down on growth with 40 brokers
Zego is pursuing a route of working with brokers who “see how the future is evolving” rather than a working “with any broker” approach, CEO Sten Saar told Insurance Age.
Interview: Chris Wallace, executive director, UK, QBE Insurance
Chris Wallace, executive director, UK, QBE Insurance, speaks to Siân Barton about his career to date, a love for all things Latino and Liverpudlian and his plans for the future
People Moves: 5-9 September 2022
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Zego partners with QBE
Zego has partnered with QBE to expand its fleet insurance offerings.
Spring launches SME cyber cover
Spring Insure has launched a commercial cyber offering tailored for small and medium sized enterprises.
Roundtable: How can brokers blossom in the ever-evolving EV market?
The electric vehicle and hybrid market is set to grow exponentially in the next decade as UK motorists are encouraged to transition from internal combustion engines. Our expert panel and sponsor AX learn more.
People Moves: 4-8 July 2022
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People Moves: 30 May - 01 June
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People Moves: 16 - 20 May 2022
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People Moves: 9 - 13 May 2022
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Broking Success: Strength in Scotland
Director Tom Yorke recounts his route from Giles to investing in Blue Rock Insurance Brokers, growing organically and competing on quality with the ethos of not doing speculative quotes as well as the opportunities for the Scottish broker as it targets…
QBE launches contractors combined for mid-market
QBE has launched a contractors combined product targeting the evolving needs of middle market construction customers.
People Moves: 11 - 22 April 2022
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People Moves: 4 - 8 April 2022
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QBE International improves COR to 90.6%
The insurer’s international division, which includes the UK, posted a 15% increase in gross written premium for the full year 2021.
Gallagher leader targeting organic growth
Newly appointed regional leader Elliot Miller confirmed the business is also open to making acquisitions.
CII London Market New Generation group pushes for innovation
A report by the Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation London Market group has concluded if the insurance profession does not learn lessons from the pandemic and innovate it could soon no longer meet the public’s needs.
Beazley reports "robust" profit in 2021 results
The provider turned a $50.4m (£37.1m) into a pre-tax profit of $369.2m (£272.1m) for the year ended 31 December 2021 while also seeing its GWP shoot up by 30%.
People moves: 7-11 February 2022
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CFC Underwriting tops the Insurance Age broker cyber poll
Specialist company CFC Underwriting has won out, with Travelers and NMU also in close contention, as the UK’s leading eight cyber insurers are revealed based on broker opinion
Pen extends links with QBE for £300m capacity deal
The long term agreement is for three years and covers a range of sectors.
Covid BI claims payments now at £1.3bn
FCA data shows providers have now made initial payments worth £329.4m and final settlements of £967.9m.