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Zurich restructures broker distribution team
The move sees head of UK general insurance Conor Brennan move to the newly created director of business development role.
FCA's Andrew Bailey warns passporting issue must be solved
Bailey says passporting rights are "critical" to maintaining insurance contracts after Brexit.
Opinion: Chris Hanks on protecting the insurance sector's reputation
Keeping an eye on insurance: The insurance sector needs to learn how to say no and to protect the industry’s reputation, says Chris Hanks
Whitepaper: From overseas investors to EU workers: Can the real estate sector keep the roof over our heads?
The last in a series of three whitepapers to accompany the Broker Apprentice online show.
Blog: Women in Finance – the insurer view
Following Katherine Bryant’s blog on Women in Finance, Zurich was praised for its commitment to promoting women. The insurer’s Sophie Timms explains what it is doing and why.
Biba sends warning on Ogden rate decision delays
The warning comes after the Justice Committee said more evidence was needed before the government can make a decision on how the rate should be set.
Canopius reveals homebuyer fees product
Provider says new product will be available via brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Arag teams up with InsurTech start-up Neos
Neos says Arag helps join up the claims process for its connected home product.
Schemes Conference: Opportunities and challenges
Ecclesiastical’s corporate director Tony Fletcher outlines how GDPR is a key challenge for schemes brokers and discusses the opportunities that lie ahead for the market.
Insurance Cares: Report warns older people overpaying on home cover
The report by Citizens Advice said that older people are being overcharged by up to £110 a year.
Allianz moves to complete Euler Hermes buyout
The insurer has already secured the purchase of 11.34% of the trade credit specialists share capital and is seeking to buy the remaining shares.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Ardonagh’s results have once more piqued the interest of brokers as did a court case, an investment in an aggregator, underinsurance and motor profitability.
Fighting fraud with private prosecutions
Stephen Sadler, of legal firm Ashfords, argues that brokers should encourage insurers to bring private prosecutions in some fraud cases.
Quizzical questions: 24 November 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz
GDPR will force up cyber security standards – Europol
Rob Wainwright, executive director at Europol, explains how cyber has transformed criminal activity.
Escape of water claim costs rise to £483m this year
The ABI revealed that claims have gone up 24% for the first nine months of 2017 compared to 2014 as it called on the insurance market to tackle the expense.
BGL rules out IPO following £675m investment
Current owner BHL will retain the majority shareholding of the group which includes Compare the Market.
Market welcomes IPT freeze at 12% in Budget
However further campaigning action is urged to persuade the Chancellor to keep his hands off the "stealth tax" which has doubled since 2015.
The Blog Spot: IPT and the tech revolution
Ida Axling shares her thoughts on this year’s Autumn Budget.
Allianz rolls out new data initiative targeting underinsurance in SMEs
Provider says new data base notifies brokers if clients are at risk of being significantly underinsured.
Whitepaper: Brexit fallout to HSE fines – the challenges facing the manufacturing sector
The second in a series of three whitepapers to accompany the Broker Apprentice online show.
Allianz launches e-trade mini fleet product
Product targets SMEs with fleets of up to 15 vehicles.
Schemes Conference: We meet speaker Neil Adebowale
The conference takes place on 29 November in Manchester. Sign up today to secure your place.
EY predicts motor profitability for 2018
Changes to the Ogden rate and whiplash reforms are set to contribute to putting motor insurance back into profit.