Insurer
Markel restructures southern regional operations
Brokers in the South will now have access to its Broker Connect team through three new branch hubs.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 February 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Chubb targets media industry
Insurer focuses on middle market and multinational clients.
LV puts 140 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposes changes to its claims team, affecting people in its Bournemouth, Ipswich and Leeds offices.
NMU unveils terrorism product for fleets
The insurance has been developed to recognise the changing nature of terrorist attacks.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning share their view on the news behind the top five headlines of the week.
FCA takes regulatory control in event of no deal Brexit
The watchdog has been granted temporary transitional power to delay changes made under the EU Withdrawal Act.
ERS expands agriculture portfolio
New policy covers agricultural machinery and any vehicles used at golf clubs, garden centres, local sports grounds, zoos, safari parks and attractions.
PRA CEO letter warns action is needed on cyber
Regulator calls on providers to cover more ground on cyber in relation to risk management, risk appetite and strategy, and pledges to continue to keep cyber insurance underwriting risk under review.
NIG extends broker training programme with new courses
The insurer said Connect for Brokers is designed to help brokers build a customer-centric culture across their organisation.
FCA data shows rise in average home insurance payouts
Process piloted with 31 insurers is set to be made compulsory for all firms and most products.
Brokers call on Ageas to keep up service level following office closures
The provider is set to shut Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent operations.
Cyber experts dispute Mactavish report
Market “utterly perplexed” by report which accused some brokers of “scaremongering” to sell products and suggested some cover did not match the needs of companies.
FCA consults on making value data compulsory
Regulator proposing to extend pilot programme to all firms and to cover most general insurance products.
Biba picks Home & Legacy for HNW scheme
Trade body lists underwriting, service, claims and e-trading benefits for members.
Blog: What stronger food labelling laws would mean for brokers
Brokers with food and drink manufacturing clients need to help them ensure they are product-recall ready if an error in their allergen controls occur, says CFC's Natasha Catchpole.
InsurTech Futures: Ex-AIG boss Jacqueline McNamee's C-Quence launches
Start-up MGA unveils management liability product and tech platform.
#Insagepeople: 28 January - 3 February 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Allianz head of commercial motor Jon Dye leaves for QBE
He replaces Roger Ball and takes responsibility for QBE’s motor trade and motor fleet business.
Wholesale provider Cavere Intermediary launches
Technology-driven business aims to disrupt the market.
Insurers make Artificial Intelligence moves
Axa introduces AI bots as Allianz focuses on injury claims handling.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age content director and editor tackle the headlines that got brokers clicking over the past five days.
“Mis-selling” warning issued on cyber
Consultancy Mactavish says cyber policies have “major flaws” and claims brokers and insurers use “scaremongering” tactics to make companies buy cover.
Quizzical Questions: 25 January 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.