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NIG stakes claim for market first with new broker apprenticeship scheme
Provider states it is first to launch since government policy changed in August.
Folgate assigned BB+ rating by A.M. Best
Decision comes as the insurer gears up for UK market return in December.
InsurTech Futures: Aviva takes majority stake in Neos
Deal follows on from the insurer's previous strategic investment in the start-up MGA.
Chief operating officer Shirine Khoury-Haq to leave Lloyd's
She will stay on until the first half of 2019.
Ecclesiastical refreshes property investors product
New offering available from 1 January 2019.
Motor insurance pay-outs soar to record levels
ABI data shows that the cost of theft claims has surged by 32% to £271m in the first nine months of 2018.
InsurTech Futures: Azur unveils scheme to protect against water damage
Tech MGA to provide water leak detection system to HNW clients, working exclusively with brokers.
Vivek Banga to leave Gallagher for Polaris
Banga to become managing director with Martin McLachlan departing in April.
Folgate teams up with MS Amlin for 2019
Partnership to write property, liability, PI and more.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Roving reporter Jonathan Swift dials in for this week's episode.
Quizzical questions: 16 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Markerstudy and Co-op silent on deal progress
Rumours of a sale to Markerstudy gather pace as reports suggest that the Co-op is looking to ensure majority of staff will remain based in Manchester.
The Blog Spot: Two sides to the perception gap
The frustration is that insurance has so much to be proud of.
UK Millennials and Generation Z “most likely” to not have insurance
A survey by Applied Systems recommends an omnichannel approach to capturing the young adult market.
Insurance experts warn on Brexit deal
ABI says insurance sector must not become a rule taker under future relationship with EU.
Aviva writing to customers after renewal transparency failing
FCA review led to insurer being “made aware” of problems.
Ageas UK posts rising profits and improved COR
But the provider, which recently announced a restructure, revealed falling GWP for the first nine months of 2018.
Up to 50 jobs at risk amid RSA specialty and wholesale restructure
Provider pulls out of international construction, international freight and fixed price marine protection and indemnity business and is consulting with staff members about redundancies.
Aviva on top again in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa and RSA take joint second place.
Axa unveils Brexit cover for management liability product
New offering applies to claims relating to directors & officers’ liability and company legal liability.
Zurich targets medium-sized firms with international offering
Provider says its International Programmes can help brokers and consumers with advice on issues including tax, regulation, claims and underwriting.
CBL Insurance placed into liquidation
Decision comes after two of the firm's major creditors did not support voluntary administration.
#Insagepeople: 12 - 16 November 2018
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Broker Choice Awards: The winners
In our recent Broker Choice Survey we asked brokers to share their views on general market issues which impact them, including consolidation and commission, as well as regulation