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Lloyd Hanks returns to Northern Ireland-based Apricot Insurance
Hanks will take on a NED role at the firm.
Trade body calls for clarity on small claims portal
ACSO says portal, which is part of the Civil Liability Bill, has been "shrouded in secrecy".
IGI unveils intellectual property product
Insurer says policy will complement its legal expenses offering.
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AIG Europe moves back into profit
The business underwent a restructure in 2018 in preparation for the UK’s exit from the EU.
Tesla teams up with Markel on insurance program
News comes less than a week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company would launch a "compelling" car insurance product in May.
RSA hires personal lines MD in management reshuffle
Provider announces a number of senior departures as Ardonagh Group’s Kay Martin joins.
McGinn details Allianz commercial redundancies
The business has proposed to close two branches and make 97 people redundant.
MS Amlin adds digital trading solution to agricultural motor product
Firm says the platform will provide full-cycle functionality and a quick quote option.
QBE adds live chat feature to its FastFlow platform
Provider says feature allows brokers to get questions answered more quickly.
Abbey Legal becomes Markel Legal Expenses Insurance
Firm hopes that it will streamline the client experience.
Allianz puts 97 roles at risk of redundancy amid branch closures
The provider has proposed closing its Woking and Luton offices but McGinn stressed the business remains committed to brokers.
Lloyd’s reveals strategy change
The aim is to simplify access to the global insurance market and reduce the costs of doing business at Lloyd’s.
Opinion: Jamie Marchant on the dangers of dual pricing
The backlash against dual pricing might finally be gaining momentum, says Jamie Marchant
CII updates corporate chartered position for the insurance market
Proposition features five new elements and the priorities will be implemented from July 2019.
Profile: Scott Egan, UK and international CEO of RSA
Turning the tide: Speculation about the future of RSA has been rife in the market, but new UK and International chief executive Scott Egan tells Insurance Age he is determined to win back brokers
Arch UK to expand into cyber
The product will be sold by brokers and is aimed at supporting SMEs following a cyber event.
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Stephen Catlin strikes out with fresh insurer
Catlin is working with deputy CEO Paul Brand and the business starts with $1.8bn of capital with the firm looking to underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex speciality risks for a range of commercial lines in Bermuda and London.
Axa threatens 125 claims roles
The possible redundancies come amid a restructure and business “simplification” and follow 106 roles being placed at risk last month.
Cost of motor insurance falls again
Survey by ABI reveals average motor insurance premiums dropped for the fourth quarter in a row.
Allianz in talks to buy L&G's GI business - report
Sky News says Allianz is frontrunner in race to buy the business after L&G put it up for sale late last year.
Gefion ordered to publish supplementary corrective accounts
The Danish regulator has told Gefion to restate its 2017 results and half-year report for 2018 but Gefion insists the business is healthy.
Which? survey reveals worst insurers for handling claims
Consumer organisation asked car and home insurance customers to rate their claims experience, with The AA scoring lowest in the car sector and RSA being rated worst in home.