Redundancies
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
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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.
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Allianz puts 70 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer completes review into its household claims operations.
Claims management reorganisation at Ageas
The claims management team now report into François Xavier-Boisseau as former claims director Rob Smale takes on transformation director role.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
A recap of the stories that grabbed your attention this week featuring LV and its secret discussions with insurers, Lloyd's on redundancies and Markerstudy's hints on buying.
Lloyd's contacts all staff about voluntary redundancies
Corporation sends email to staff about voluntary severance programme.
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A recap of the stories that grabbed your attention this week featuring an exclusive story that took broking into the national press, Towergate, the aviation probe, and Aviva’s tech future.
Swinton potential job cuts are sign of changing market
But experts are not worried about the future of the personal lines broker.
Towergate in "robust shape", says David Ross
CEO states business is past its lowest point and starting to see organic growth.
Swinton puts 900 roles at risk of redundancy
Broker says it is to review its branch network to meet changing customer demands.
Towergate confirms 133 people at risk of redundancy
Job cuts to hit Maidstone and Leeds Airport West offices.
Editor's letter - February 2017
“Brokers have to give customers what they want and need in the way that they choose to buy”
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Brokers question logic of opening call centre as consultation on future of Manchester unit begins
Claims restructure will benefit brokers, says Allianz
Insurer says 150 potential redundancies are related to its direct and corporate partner business.