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CDL launches anti-fraud syndicate
The software house has spear-headed the initiative to tackle quote manipulation and Brightside, Be Wiser, and Bedford Insurance have signed up.
JLT reveals Premier League injury bill
The cost of injuries increased 21% in the 2017/18 season with £217m paid out to injured footballers.
Brendan McCafferty takes on Brightside CEO role
The former Axa UK CEO intermediated & direct is set to replace Mark Cliff.
RSA UK posts £39m underwriting profit
COR also improved to 97.0% despite costs arising from the ‘Beast from the East’ but group results are “below ambitions”.
Robertson Low teams up with Open GI
The Lloyd’s broker, which also operates in Ireland, is looking to increase its presence for retail and wholesale markets.
Axa growth driven by commercial
Interim CEO says positive commercial performance was down to broker channel and reveals incoming CEO Claudio Gienal sees the value of UK broker market.
Axa UK & Ireland revenue grows to £2.5bn
COR improves to 97.2%.
Barbara Bradshaw steps down as Insurance Compliance Services MD
The former IIB head will take up the post of chairman at the company as Jill Hambley takes the reins.
Pukka’s commercial vehicle product added to SSP
Policy offers comprehensive cover up to £50,000 with flexible excess cover.
Lloyd’s downplays “strategic review” reports
The market is focusing on modernisation through electronic placement but denied a “deeper strategic review” despite £2bn 2017 losses and the exit of CEO Inga Beale.
Co-op Insurance for sale – reports
The insurer is said to be on the market for £300m.
NIG's policy numbers fall in first half of 2018
Insurer's GWP also declines to £205.9m as Direct Line for Business continues to grow.
Aston Lark buys Michael James
The Maidstone-based business specialises in the care sector and real estate and is the second deal this year for Aston Lark.
Markerstudy appoints Dan Fiehn as chief operating officer
Fiehn takes newly created role after joining the provider in 2011 as head of IT.
Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Arnott Marine launch wine industry product
The cover includes cargo and stock throughput.
Jelf bought Clark Thomson for £23.3m cash
Company results also showed £5.6m of deferred costs payable if performance criteria are met.
UK SME not a priority for JLT
CEO Dominic Burke says the business is focused globally as it plans for a no deal Brexit.
Chinese company circles Ageas – reports
Fosun is said to be interested in buying some or all of the Belgian insurer.
Woodward Markwell staff complete MBO
The previous owners of the Ipswich-based broker were “keen to protect the business” instead of selling to a third party.
MIB to handle vehicle-related terrorism claims
Insurers vote for MIB to handle terrorism claims where a vehicle has been used as a weapon in a move welcomed by Biba.
GRP’s County Group buys Guardian in "first of many" deals
The deal sees County take a major stake in the business and was for an undisclosed sum.
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Reg UK reveals where brokers can access Biba’s standard Toba
The standard agreement, which Biba said can save brokers up to 80 hours of work, can now be issued via the RegTech platform.