Redundancies
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Siân Barton discuss the week's top five most read stories.
Claims job losses due to fewer cases and digitalisation, says Allianz’s Gibson
Boss says the latest cut is last in claims for the foreseeable future.
Eighty claims people at risk at Allianz
Job losses in addition to 400 potential redundancies caused by Allianz/LV merger.
Up to 400 redundancies from LV/Allianz deal
260 people in the LV commercial broker and claims division are at risk alongside 140 people from Allianz’s UK personal lines business.
Review of the year: September 2017
A ban for Aviva, ongoing Ogden rate issues, job losses at LV, a potential deal for Henderson and a fraud court case with an ex-RSA employee were all part of an action packed month.
Review of the year: June 2017
Acquisitions, the Queen's Speech, redundancies, fraud and orders from the FCA made up the most read stories in June.
Review of the year: May 2017
As May rolled around our most read stories included an £800m debt offer, redundancies, rumoured deals and senior management departures.
Saga confirms 100 redundancies
The insurance and travel business said the changes would enable it to invest in further growth as it issues trading update.
Markerstudy confirms 27 redundancies
Insurer says a total of 31 people have left the company as a result of a restructure in its Chesterfield office.
Up to 50 people at risk of redundancy at Markerstudy
Insurer says restructure in Chesterfield call centre is due to falling claims frequencies.
Swinton targets becoming largest digital broker in the UK
CEO Gilles Normand says aim is to complete transformation within two years.
“Transformation” costs Swinton as profits fall
Pre-tax profit drops £4.4m to £11.5m as turnover also decreases to £222.8m from £265.4m.
LV sheds 400 staff as it looks to cut costs
The workforce reduction is part of a drive to cut costs by £40m by 2018.
Up to 150 jobs at risk in L&G's Hove office - report
Insurer says it plans to move a group of customer service roles from Hove to Birmingham by the end of the year.
Brightside's IQED office move impacts 90 staff
Broker to move its medical reporting business from Cardiff to Bristol.
Ageas UK sees “modest deterioration” in commercial business
The insurer is looking to grow the account via brokers and develop schemes.
The Blog Spot: The changing face of claims
Claims is where insurance shows its true value but is the march of technology going to change things for the better?
Aviva redundancies: Insurer says 50% of claims can be serviced online
Brokers agree technology can help claims service but Unite Union slams the job losses.
Aviva puts 120 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposing to close Southend office and move commercial property business to Perth.
Jobs at risk in Axa office closures in Ireland, reports
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland could see up to 100 people lose their jobs as 18 branches may be set for closure.
Lloyd’s to reduce UK staff headcount by 10% in Q4
London Market is looking to reduce costs, improve efficiency and drive forward a modern agenda.
Brokers will benefit from claims changes, says Allianz
Allianz chief claims officer Gibson says "significant downside" of redundancies doesn't outweigh the benefits of bringing teams together.
Quizzical questions: 9 June 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Redundancies, acquisitions, Brexit moves, debt and pulling products top this week’s most clicked on stories.