Brexit
The Blog Spot: Release the Brexit files!
Siân Barton calls on the government to publish its Brexit impact assessment on the insurance sector.
Brexit could see 75,000 financial services jobs lost
Reports suggest that the Bank of England believes that many London roles could go overseas if there is no Brexit trade agreement in place.
Treasury Committee calls for changes to Solvency II post-Brexit
Committee wants discussion between the PRA and the industry in response to "practical difficulties" of Solvency II.
Broker Morning Matters: The highlights
Our panel of experts debate the hot topics from cyber to Brexit, and the future of broking as InsurTech grows.
The Blog Spot: Brokers remain a force to be reckoned with
Insurance Age has celebrated the best in broking at the UK Broker Awards and Ida Axling sees a bright future for the sector, despite constant rumours of its impending demise.
XL Group picks Dublin as its post-Brexit EU hub
Insurer is to move its principal EU insurance company from the UK to Ireland next year.
Insurance firms demand minimum three year transition period after Brexit
Aon, RSA and Zurich along with more than 100 businesses sign letter to the Brexit negotiators seeking a trade deal and extra time after Britain leaves the EU.
Blockchain could “eliminate” the need for brokers
DAC Beachcroft report predicts blockchain impact, another IPT rise and increased focus on corporate governance for brokers.
Brexit: Uncertainty highlights the importance of broker/insurer partnership
Stuart Ramsden of trade credit insurer Atradius argues that the combined resources of brokers and insurers offer a powerful tool in uncertain times.
Treloar hails "excellent" results for LV in H1 2017
MD for general insurance states insurer will be the "go-to destination" for personal lines brokers following deal with Allianz.
Chubb selects France as EU hub
Chubb, the first insurer to pick Paris as its preferred post-Brexit trading location, added that the move is dependent on regulatory approval.
Tokio Marine Group picks Luxembourg as post-Brexit base
According to the firm its aim is to have the new insurance company incorporated and capitalised within the first half of 2018.
Regional review: Romford
Specialist market: The Romford area is home to many specialist brokers and traditional local players, but is its proximity to London a help or a hindrance?
InsurTech Futures: Investment in UK InsurTech soars to record levels
London remains European centre for InsurTech investment, says Accenture as £218m is ploughed into the sector.
IPT rise drives up home insurance premiums
Consumer Intelligence says home premiums rising at fastest rate in years.
Meet the Expo Leeds panellists: Jon Newall
The principal at Lockyers chats about the local market ahead of Broker Expo Leeds.
Blanc hails "strong performance" at Axa UK
Group CEO reports growth in commercial lines and healthcare, while personal lines remains "more difficult".
RSA UK underwriting profit takes Ogden hit
CEO Steve Lewis says results were also impacted by large claims and a claims inflation in household.
Hiscox sees strong growth in the broker channel, says Langan
Hiscox CEO "very pleased" with insurer's financial results for the first half of 2017.
Hiscox posts rising GWP but falling profit for H1 2017
Provider's COR also deteriorated in the first half of the year.
Markel posts improved COR for Q2 2017
However the figures for the first half of 2017 dip slightly from the same period in 2016.
Firms' Brexit contingency plans may lead to difficulties, says FCA
CEO Andrew Bailey states firms making plans before knowing the outcome of Brexit negotiations may find themselves in a difficult situation.
InsurTech Futures: Industry warned of Brexit impact on InsurTech
Startupbootcamp InsurTech and PwC report also shows start-ups are becoming more sophisticated, with more insurers looking to collaborate.