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Saga confirms £150m capital raise and investment from ex CEO Sir Roger De Haan
Business also posts pre-tax loss of £55.5m for the first six months of 2020.
UKBA winners revealed at 12.00 tomorrow
Tune in to Insurance Age at 12.00 on Friday to see who will take home the coveted trophies.
D-Day for industry as FCA reveals date for BI judgment
Insurers will find out next week if their denial of coronavirus business interruption claims is legal.
Lloyd's expects to pay out £5bn in coronavirus claims
Market reveals a loss of £0.4bn and a worsened COR in its financial results for H1 2020.
Brokers urged to take FCA letter on "risks of harm" in sector seriously
Compliance specialists say brokers should make sure their procedures are in line with the expectations of the FCA.
Who are the top 50 personal lines brokers?
Check out the results of Insurance Age’s annual study into the top 50 brokers and providers in the personal lines market.
In-depth - High net worth: Water torture
Escape of water claims can be very expensive, but convincing clients to install leak detection systems could save brokers and customers time, money and a lot of inconvenience. Sam Barrett writes
Biba adds Fidelity Payment as an associate member
Trade body says move will enable brokers and their customers to collect Visa, Mastercard and Amex payments through their software houses.
Insurance Museum looks to raise £3m
The initiative is trying to raise the sum each year to develop a visitor centre, make a documentary series and develop educational outreach.
Carrot calls on government to cut IPT for young drivers using telematics products
Broker says telematics insurance reduces young driver accidents by over 40% and adds that it saves on average £5m each year in lower claims costs.
In-depth - High net worth: Opportunities in a tough market
Rising rates, withdrawing providers and the Covid-19 crisis have hit the high net worth market, but customer service and clever use of technology could help brokers win and retain clients. Sam Barrett reports
CII to sub-let office in Walkie Talkie
The body made the controversial move to Lombard Street from its historic Aldermanbury home in 2018.
Lockton accused of forging insurance documents
Property investor Aubrey Weis has alleged that the broker made “false and dishonest representations” regarding settlement of an insurance claim.
Insurance Industry Steps Up for Dementia
This autumn, the insurance industry is coming together again to help fight dementia with the ‘Step Up for Dementia’ Challenge. Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) has launched the fundraising initiative to unite the industry in the build up to this…
Home insurance premiums fall after Covid-19 lockdown
Figures from Consumer Intelligence shows average buildings and contents policies fell by 0.3% in the last three months.
Aon leads coalition on post-coronavirus ‘new normal’ ways of working
The broker will assess how best the city can operate in a post-Covid environment.
Brokers under attack as FCA identifies "risks of harm" in sector
In a Dear CEO letter, Roma Pearson, head of retail GI, calls on brokers to address their strategies and improve their governance and warns the watchdog will take action.
Broking success: Walmsleys’ managing director Steven Moore
Future proof: Walmsleys’ managing director Steven Moore tells Insurance Age how the broker is embracing technology while maintaining traditional ways of working and how it is coping with Covid-19
UK Broker Awards: Tune in on Friday
The winners will be revealed from 12.00 on 11 September on the Insurance Age website.
Treasury launches latest five year review into Pool Re
Pool Re is forming an advisory group consisting of insurance CEOs and other stakeholders to advise it throughout the review, which will determine its strategic direction for the next five years.
Turnover and profit slip for Arron Banks-owned Somerset Bridge
Profit for the business, formerly known as Eldon, slipped to £5.0m from £6.4m the previous year.
Call Connection administration to be wrapped up next year
The business collapsed in 2017 along with broker Ignition Select and it is predicted that only £246,000 will be paid out to creditors, with Lloyds Bank suffering a "significant shortfall".
Headline makers - September 2020
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