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Watson blames Ageas profit fall on motor book
Ageas UK CEO, Andy Watson, discusses the issues impacting the provider's 2019 results and recent changes in its broker business.
Blog: The future of telematics
Steve Kerrigan of LexisNexis Risk Solutions outlines how telematics has changed the market and examines where this technology is heading next.
Blog: Lessons for brokers looking to tackle fraud
Ray Westwick, managing director at Freedom Brokers, discusses how the firm has used data to reduce instances of fraud.
In-depth - commercial: The property pressure cooker
Commercial property is facing hikes in premiums as insurers take a tough line on claims. Sam Barrett finds out why and discovers what steps brokers can take to weather the hardening market
In-depth - commercial: What’s next for fleet?
Upheaval in the motor market caused by improving safety features, the increased price of repairs and a drop in capacity could provide opportunities for brokers. Sam Barrett reports
Gibraltar’s Quick-Sure enters administration
Having stopped writing new business in 2017, the regulator estimates that only 117 claims are left to be settled.
Hiscox adds extensions to technology cover
Provider now covers intellectual property infringement and pre-claims assistance, as well as unlimited business interruption for firms up to £2m.
Blog: How flood prevention technology can impact claims management
Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims.
People Moves Round-up: 20-24 January 2020
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Biba focuses on access to insurance in 2020 manifesto
Manifesto includes 37 commitments and 29 calls for action across nine key areas including regulation, broking challenges, Brexit, and transport.
Motor premiums may ‘reach the highest on record’
Willis Towers Watson and Confused warn of future increases as they publish data for Q4 2019.
Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support
Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients.
Claims inflation continues to bite at Hastings
Trading update reveals provider has restated its operating profit from £125m to £110m – a drop of 12%.
People Moves Round-up: 13-17 January
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Amanda Blanc’s latest role announced
The former Axa UK boss has joined claims insurtech RightIndem as non-executive chair of the board.
Blog: Is insurance picking up the bill for outdated building regulations?
Alison Whittington, head of housing at Zurich, discusses the hazards of modern properties and how insurers are getting involved.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards winner: Axa's Amanda Ferguson
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, we caught up with all the winners. Today, we feature Gender Equality Champion Amanda Ferguson, senior procurement manager at Axa and chair of the insurer's Gender Equality Employee…
Blog: How has social media affected high net worth?
Clive Ellis, director of Sedgwick Private Clients, discusses how social media has changed the needs of high net worth clients.
Christmas Q&A with Michael Rea
The CEO of UK retail at Gallagher tells Insurance Age his highlights of 2019.
Christmas Q&A with Mark Bower-Dyke
The Be Wiser boss reflects on the top insurance issues of 2019 and shares his predictions for the industry in 2020.
CBL Insurance Europe ordered to cease paying claims
Ireland-based insurer was placed in administration in 2018.
People Moves Round-up: 9-13 December
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Brokers must improve client service in cyber, says CFC
Graeme Newman, chief innovation officer at CFC, said cyber risks are "still the same old risk, just presented in a new way".
D&O rate increases hit 77.3%, reports Marsh
Company warned that there is no end in sight to the recent rate hikes in the sector.