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Covéa promotes James Gearey to personal lines head following Geldard departure
He joined in 2019 as corporate development and strategy director.
Genasys launches white-label customer portal capability for UK clients
The platform enables brokers to offer clients a digital quote and buy experience.
In-depth - Personal lines: Driving forward
Brokers had to be flexible during lockdown as drivers looked to save costs on cars they weren’t using, but the industry has responded with innovative solutions, reports Sam Barrett
Opinion: Vizion's John Sims on reforming the motor market
A jump start for motor: The motor market should look to emulate high net worth if it wants to improve the experience for customers, says John Sims
Aviva teams up with Prestige on personal lines home market
The five-year distribution deal builds on an existing relationship where Aviva underwrites motor policies for Prestige.
CMA forces Ardonagh to u-turn on £26m Bennetts buy
Ardonagh has proposed to reverse the deal and divest of the motor broker following the threat of an “expensive and burdensome” phase two competition probe.
Ardonagh reports adjusted Ebitda of £99.9m
The Towergate and Atlanta parent published results for the first six months of 2020 and reveals prices for Arachas and Bravo Group.
TowerBrook and Warburg Pincus team up to progress AA takeover talks
Centerbridge and Platinum Equity have pulled out of discussions "by mutual agreement" as AA continues to explore options including an equity raise.
Shuker and Howden lift lid on A-Plan deal
The sale of A-Plan to Howden is believed to be valued at up to £700m.
Brokers welcome FCA's crackdown on dual pricing
Experts predict the regulator's proposals to ban dual pricing will have "unintended consequences" and lead to reduced competition for new business, but agree the measures are a positive outcome for consumers.
Howden buys A-Plan to create £4bn GWP broker
Carl Shuker will continue to lead the personal lines specialist.
Tifgroup receives libel settlement and apology from The Times
The travel provider has settled with the national paper over “untrue” allegations it published in November 2018.
CMA: Ardonagh’s Bennetts buy raises competition concerns
Government body says Ardonagh and Bennetts have five working days to address the CMA’s concerns, after it found that the merged company would face “only little competition” from other much smaller motorcycle insurance specialists.
Kingfisher issues legal proceedings against Fresh sellers
CEO Jacquie Boast says the business uncovered fraudulent behaviour at Fresh, which it bought in 2018, while undertaking its recent change programme and has filed a high court claim for up to £25m.
Vantage reveals 130 job cuts as it rebrands as Kingfisher following restructure
The changes follow redundancies and the consolidation of some centres following the promotion of Jacquie Boast to CEO in early 2020.
UK Broker Awards: Winners revealed
Tune in to find out who has taken home the coveted trophies as we unveil the victors.
UKBA winners revealed at 12.00 tomorrow
Tune in to Insurance Age at 12.00 on Friday to see who will take home the coveted trophies.
Who are the top 50 personal lines brokers?
Check out the results of Insurance Age’s annual study into the top 50 brokers and providers in the personal lines market.
In-depth - High net worth: Water torture
Escape of water claims can be very expensive, but convincing clients to install leak detection systems could save brokers and customers time, money and a lot of inconvenience. Sam Barrett writes
Carrot calls on government to cut IPT for young drivers using telematics products
Broker says telematics insurance reduces young driver accidents by over 40% and adds that it saves on average £5m each year in lower claims costs.
In-depth - High net worth: Opportunities in a tough market
Rising rates, withdrawing providers and the Covid-19 crisis have hit the high net worth market, but customer service and clever use of technology could help brokers win and retain clients. Sam Barrett reports
Home insurance premiums fall after Covid-19 lockdown
Figures from Consumer Intelligence shows average buildings and contents policies fell by 0.3% in the last three months.
Brokers under attack as FCA identifies "risks of harm" in sector
In a Dear CEO letter, Roma Pearson, head of retail GI, calls on brokers to address their strategies and improve their governance and warns the watchdog will take action.
UK Broker Awards: Tune in on Friday
The winners will be revealed from 12.00 on 11 September on the Insurance Age website.