Articles by Ida Axling
Zurich revamps ZTrade
Insurer launches five new products on its SME platform and refreshes the background system in response to broker feedback.
Abbey Insurance Brokers to open branch in Enniskillen
Move is part of broker's expansion across Northern Ireland.
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Hastings "on track" to achieve its targets
Group CFO Richard Hoskins says company profits from using price comparison website distribution model.
Applied Systems adds QBE Mini Fleet to panel
Panel already included QBE Tradesman and QBE Property Owners.
Aviva reports fall in UKGI operating profit
Insurer reveals COR deteriorated to 95.9%.
RSA reports rising profits for first half of 2016
COR for the UK business at 94.4%.
AIG reports large income fall for first half of 2016
But profits for second quarter slightly improved.
Tokio Marine HCC adds Office Protect cover
Product is aimed at SMEs.
Axa UK reports 7% revenue rise
However COR deteriorated slightly to 98.2% as Blanc reports pressure in personal lines broker market.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich teams up with Cocoon on smart tech home product
Insurer says initiative is part of its investment in innovation and future technologies.
Ageas partners with Norris & Fisher on council insurance
Broker to have delegated underwriting authority of the scheme.
FCA considers deadline on PPI complaints
Regulator to consult on feedback from previous consultation.
Contents insurance up by 3%
Home insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive quarter, according to AA index.
Motor premiums up by 2.3% in Q2
Car owners in Northern Ireland and young drivers aged 17 to 22 pay the most for their cover, according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Transactor teams up with Tansar on motor products
Deal includes private car, commercial vehicle and motorcycle policies.
Principal buys motorcycle book from A & A Group
Deal is insurer's third acquisition in 2016.
Bollington Underwriting unveils new motor products
Company says more products will be launched in the near future.
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Gallagher posts 8% revenue rise
Broker also reports increase in net earnings for its broker segment in the first half of 2016.
Supercover partners with Voyager on travel insurance
Insurer aims to provide mobile and gadget insurance products to brokers.
AIG launches D&O Brexit cover
New addition will cover legal costs associated with Brexit for EU citizens in the UK as well as for UK nationals living in EU membership countries.
FCA warns principals they will be accountable for ARs’ mistakes
Regulator informs firms of its expectations after its thematic review into supervision of appointed representatives revealed "significant shortcomings".
Post-settlement evidence can be used to recover pay-outs
Supreme Court decides insurers can use evidence emerging after a settlement to recover pay-outs.