Articles by Laurence Eastham
Quizzical questions: 5 July 2019
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InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace and Next Generation join forces
Next Generation is the latest addition to Worry+Peace’s regulatory incubator.
Roundtable: Building value
Brokers and insurers may not always see eye-to-eye. Our expert panel discuss how to improve those ties.
Lorica rebrands as Wilby in Leeds
Move comes after both businesses were acquired by PIB in 2018.
CII launches new code of ethics
The digital code of ethics is the latest modernisation measure at the body.
ERS launches horsebox insurance via its online platform
The motor insurer will offer bespoke horsebox cover using ERS eTrade.
Ignition Select enters dissolution after administration extension fails to realise funds
Close Brothers are set to lose millions from the broker dissolving.
Falling business volumes have not dampened insurance sector optimism, PwC and CBI report
A survey by the organisations points toward M&A activity as the source of such positivity.
FCA warns of UK General clone
Fraudsters have been trying to trick consumers by using UK General's name.
Quizzical questions: 28 June 2019
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Richard Watson to retire after 33 years at Hiscox
He will continue to serve the company as an advisor after stepping down on 31 December, as Hiscox says the search for his replacement has begun.
Dual pricing: Capping prices risks industry profits, warns Fitch
The CMA had recommended price caps, as regulators propose solutions to the 'loyalty penalty', but the ratings agency suggests it could destabilise the market.
Brokers monitoring capacity shortages after TMKI run-off
Although brokers are not worried by the provider going into run-off, they have concerns over tightening capacity.
The Blog Spot: First impressions
Commissioning editor Laurence Eastham reflects on his first month in the insurance industry.
FCA issues warning on Instagram-based broker
The regulator believes Delta Car Insurance has been conducting unauthorised business.
Waite-led Premium Credit takes Howells from Close Brothers and Thomas from RSA
Following Tara Waite's appointment as CEO, Owen Thomas and Jon Howells join the company from RSA and Close Brothers respectively.
FCA strengthens position on dual pricing
The regulator has published a fresh response to the CMA.
Covéa launches commercial combined product
The offering, targeted at SMEs, is the first in a planned series of fresh products.
Government revives further regulation of aggregators
The government referenced a 2017 study into digital comparison tools by the CMA.
Quizzical questions: 14 June 2019
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Motor market records best year since 1985 ahead of troubled future, says EY
FCA pricing investigation and Civil Liability Act are expected to depress profitability in future years.
InsurTech Futures: Insurance heavyweights strengthen backing of InsurTech Inzura
Phil Bunker, Michael Blaney, Julian Edwards, and Paul Cosh helped to raise an additional £1m of investment.
SEP Insurance chooses Applied Systems
The software package will give customers 24/7 access to policies and claims.
Brokers sceptical of Aviva’s new direction
The insurer is separating its life and general insurance businesses, as well as targeting 1,800 redundancies.