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Former LV boss Phil Bunker joins The AA
The Financial Conduct Authority has approved Bunker as a non-executive director.
Commercial business switch from LV to Allianz begins on Monday
Boss Jon Dye silent on future potential acquisition targets.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Jonathan Swift share their views on the most clicked on articles by brokers.
Operating profit rises at Allianz as COR improves in first half of 2018
GWP flat as business transfers to LV.
Commercial lines firing for Aviva and broker partners, says Bayles
Insurer’s leaders keen on further schemes growth as they report progress in personal lines.
RSA UK posts £39m underwriting profit
COR also improved to 97.0% despite costs arising from the ‘Beast from the East’ but group results are “below ambitions”.
FCA confirms 1 November start date for affordability tests
Premium finance firms tell brokers they are ready for the changes.
Axa growth driven by commercial
Interim CEO says positive commercial performance was down to broker channel and reveals incoming CEO Claudio Gienal sees the value of UK broker market.
Axa UK & Ireland revenue grows to £2.5bn
COR improves to 97.2%.
GI operating profits fall at Aviva UK
Insurer’s UK COR for the first six months of 2018 slips to 94.3%.
Principal reports large double digit turnover leap for 2017
Broker cites investment costs as profits fall.
Hiscox predicting cyber and security policies expansion in 2018
SME remains a growth “engine” for the provider.
Hiscox posts rising premium and profit for start of 2018
Insurer planning for “muted” growth from brokers.
AA’s research finds home premiums on the rise in Q2 2018
Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims.
Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA
Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.
Hiscox appoints Ben Horton from Zurich as UK CUO
Insurer creates new role after recent management changes.
InsurTech Futures: By Miles launches pay-as-you-go motor policy
New product is underwritten by Axa.
A Broking Minute: With Paul Reid, MD of Lifesure
The boss at the personal lines broker tackles our fast-paced Q&A.
Former Zurich boss sets up HNW broker
Jason Connon, ex-head of sales and distribution at Zurich Private Clients, has launched Provenance Insurance Brokers.
Ignition Select’s administration extended to 2019
Ipswich-based broker fell into administration in July 2017.
In-depth - personal lines: Putting a squeeze on dual pricing
Could an end to the ‘broken’ system of cheap introductory prices followed by high renewal premiums finally be in sight? Rachel Gordon investigates
Broking Break: Your top 5
Brokers have been clicking on Insurance Age saving the day with Facebook, a departure from PIB, another takeover, the date of SMCR and who is on top of Allianz’s “hit list”.
In-depth - Personal lines: The pursuit of leisure
Tapping into hobbies and sporting pursuits can result in profitable business, writes Rachel Gordon
Acturis sees growth in personal lines
Co-CEO Theo Duchen comments on the software house's financial results for 2017 and potential acquisitions.