Articles by Judith Ugwumadu
Biba warns industry on using ARs
Businesses must have appropriate processes and supervision in place wherever the AR distribution method is used.
Quizzical questions: 22 July 2016
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Mann Broadbent targets lesiure clubs with sports product launch
Policy covers playing surfaces, floodlights and trophies.
Court rules for "collateral lie" gets mixed reaction
Industry warned fraud problem could grow after legal ruling.
UKGlobal Risk Solutions targets expansion after ownership deal
Family of former Oval chief Phillip Hodson involved in deal.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions buys Insurance Initiatives Limited
The acquisition can help UK insurers win new opportunities with data and advanced analytics.
Arag posts increased GWP for 2015 but profits slip
An "artificial peak" in profit for 2014 distort comparison with 2015 according to insurer.
KPMG poll highlights "apathy" towards driverless cars
Insurers and brokers lack of interest is because they believe that they have ample time to prepare their business before the technology becomes mainstream.
More driverless car accident data needed, says DLG
Both the insurer and manufacturer must play a role in determining who was at fault when an accident happens.
Tokio launches online broker platform
The web-based platform will give brokers direct access from their desktop to a range of specialist business lines.
Broking break: Your top five stories
In the run up to Friday the most read stories include Gable ceasing to write new business, Towergate being fined £2.6m and job cuts at Allianz.
Gable posts £24.3m pre-tax loss for 2015 and stops writing new business
Unrated Liechtenstein-based insurer aiming to achieve Solvency II compliance.
Bluefin Network and Jackson Lee Underwriting join up
New range of products designed to help members offer broader niche solutions.
Markel UK launches technology liability insurance
Insurer rolls out new policy after broker feedback.
Finch eyeing up acquisitions, says MD
Broker looking to close a £3m deal "quickly".
Biba joins up with Bollington to provide care polices
The care combined policies will offer covers including material damage, business interruption, employers' liability and public liability up to £10m.
Aviva moves to tackle underinsurance for SMEs
Insurer enhances Shop and Salon as well as Office and Surgery for small business customer polices.
Comparethemarket preparing for £2bn listing - reports
BGL to hold a beauty parade of investment banks to lead the float.
#Insagepeople: 11 - 17 July 2016
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Car insurance premiums rise nearly 20% in a year
High costs and complexity of repairing cars fitted with expensive technology increased premiums.
Clear targeting acquisitions as turnover and profits rise
Broker eyeing up three more acquisitions and aiming to complete one in 2016.
Allianz: Transparency disclosure in post-Brexit future
Low growth in the insurance industry plus Brexit means brokers depend even more on commissions.
Brokers positive about Insurance Act
Survey finds almost 70 percent of brokers are fully on board with the Act but a quarter said no need for reform.
Brightside loses Co-op contract
Miles Smith has picked up the commercial vehicle business.