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Podcast: The top five news stories of the week
Ida Axling and Aara Syed discuss the most popular stories on Insurance Age this week.
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Brit enhances Cyber Attack Plus product
The provider has increased limits to $150m (£116m) and made the product more flexible.
Azur adds Arag to HNW household broker product
The Smart Home offering for emerging wealth clients has been designed to help brokers compete with direct writers.
Research shows 50% of motorists think dual pricing should be illegal
A survey by Go Compare show half of the drivers surveyed felt it should be illegal for insurers to reserve best prices for new customers.
Experts predict further changes at Aviva following Briggs' exit
Brokers were unconcerned about the UK CEO of Insurance leaving the provider and have faith in group CEO Maurice Tulloch but more management "shuffling" is expected.
Profits fall at Covéa in 2018
Provider says results were impacted by soft market conditions in personal lines, along with adverse weather, claims inflation and uncertainty around Brexit.
Soros-backed MGA incubator Vibe bought by Pro Global
The incubator was launched in 2017 by Vibe UK Holdings.
HSB reveals broker e-trading platform
Engineering specialist says four products will initially be available for brokers to quote and bind, as it plans to add more in the future.
Qudos replacement policies reignite unrated debate
Some alternative cover for Qudos’ motor, motor add-on and pet insurance policyholders is being offered through two unrated insurers.
Andy Briggs to leave Aviva
Briggs steps down as CEO UK Insurance following Maurice Tulloch’s appointment as group CEO as Aviva announces further management changes “to bring greater energy and pace” and a review of UK business.
RSA boss Egan "not defensive" about broker criticism
New UK and International CEO reiterates commitment to the broker channel after brokers say provider is difficult to trade with.
Hiscox report shows cyber attacks are on the up
Attacks increase on businesses with SMEs a target but more firms are now willing to consider cyber cover.
Slow take-up of standardised Toba template was expected, says Biba
CEO Steve White hopes for a domino effect as networks, including Una Alliance, consider adopting the template.
FCA data reveals fall in complaints in second half of 2018
Regulator says total amount of complaints about financial services reached 3.91m, with PPI making up 40%.
Brexit and customer fairness dominate FCA 2019/20 plans
The regulator’s Business Plan revealed a focus on “fair treatment for existing customers” amid dual pricing investigation and warned orderly transition post-Brexit is an “immediate priority”.
FCA proposes £537.7m fee budget for 2019/20
The figure is a 2% increase on last year’s with £29m to come from general insurance mediation.
Wonga's Tara Waite (formerly Kneafsey) returns to insurance with Ageas role
Waite was previously at RSA and most recently CEO of Wonga. She is joined on the Ageas boards by Jeremy Hayes.
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Arch buys Obelisk Underwriting
The business is to become part of the Arch UK Regional Division and follows its deal to buy Axiom Underwriting earlier this month.
Biba selects Magenta for Escape of Water scheme
The scheme offers Waterlock technology and is supported by an app.
Willis Towers Watson/Confused index shows car insurance premiums fall
It is the first slip after two consecutive quarters of rising premium but experts warn that there will be increases again in future.
ERS sale dead as investor decides to stick with the motor insurer
Private equity owner Aquiline has completed a strategic review of the business.
Podcast: The top five news stories of the week
Which articles were brokers most interested in for the week commencing 8 April 2019?