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People moves: 17 - 21 May 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Video: Making sense of cyber
Aviva's Carolann Burrows outlines the risks arising in the cyber space and explains how insurers and brokers can help their clients.
People Moves: 10 - 14 May 2021
There was still time for some recruitment news in the week the Biba conference took place.
Blog: Is a change really as good as a rest?
MGB's Nick Bender discusses what the recent implementation of PI rules for fire safety cover introduced by RICS mean for the insurance industry and why fire safety insurance cover is the biggest issue facing the construction PI market.
Biba 2021: Attracting talent key to a diverse workforce
Panelists point to encouraging progress for diversity and inclusion in insurance.
Biba 2021: Call for 'unified action' on PI problems
As the cost of PI soars, and insurers exit the market, Biba panellists call for brokers and insurers to collaborate to ensure customers get value.
Biba 2021: The impact of Covid-19 on regulation
The FCA’s Matt Brewis discusses product value, business interruption insurance and the test case, challenges around PI and why the time is right to focus on cyber insurance.
Specialist Risk Group buys Irish MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has announced the acquisition of specialist Irish liability and property MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions.
Biba 2021: MP John Glen’s keynote speech
The economic secretary to the Treasury tackled insurance premium tax, broker Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies, cladding, Brexit and more in his keynote address to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2021 conference yesterday.
Biba to open conference for extra day
The move follows difficulties accessing the virtual conference platform yesterday.
Biba 2021: Unintended consequences from silent cyber 'knee jerk' reaction
The clampdown on silent cyber exposure has had unintended consequences for customers with some alterations too “broad brush”, according to Axa UK managing director, underwriting and technical services David Williams.
Biba 2021: The Future of Broking
Phil Barton attacks scale-led consolidation and warns broking is “in a dangerous place” as an expert panel including Aon’s Julie Page, A-Plan’s Carl Shuker and Atlanta’s Ian Donaldson consider the future in a session chaired by Brokerbility’s, Ashwin…
Biba conference site crashes
Delegates are unable to log in to the platform as the trade body blames wider server issues and apologises for the problems.
Aviva confirms potential redundancies amid IT overhaul
Up to 115 staff across a number of sites will be affected as the insurer looks to automate and outsource.
Axa Commercial launches Broker Learning Zone
The initiative has been developed to drive professional development for UK brokers and sits alongside the newly-developed Axa XL Broker Academy.
Have you entered the UK Broker Awards yet?
Submissions close on 28 May and a ceremony is set to take place in November at the largest live broking event in 2021- Broker Expo.
Armco launches Cape Insurance
The consultancy has developed a niche risk and insurance adviser for property investors, developers and the construction sector.
Market moves - May 2021
The latest recruitment news from around the industry
People moves: 4 - 7 May 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Zurich launches mental health tool
Head Lines: The provider has developed a free tool that firms can use to identify and manage the mental health risks associated with their workforce.
Direct Insurance becomes Aventum
It’s UK broker operation, Direct Insurance London Market, has been re-named Consilium as part of a business restructure as the group teases M&A plans.
Paul Trail exits Close Brothers
The move comes just eight months after he took the MD position and has resulted in a management reshuffle at the finance provider.
Headline makers - May 2021
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month