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CNA Hardy picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit office
New unit to be established by the start of 2019.
RSA confirms Luxembourg opening
The decision is in response to the Brexit referendum and RSA stated that the move is a “sensible reconfiguration of the branch network”.
Stephen Catlin confirmed as keynote speaker for MGAA 2017
Annual conference takes place in London on 4 July.
Opinion: Rupert Swallow on the important role of reinsurance
The importance of reinsurance: It is little understood and often ignored, but reinsurance plays a vital role in the everyday business of broking, writes Rupert Swallow
Insurance Cares: How to identify vulnerable customers?
RWA’s Kirk Ford advises how to identify customers who may be struggling and offers guidance on treating clients fairly.
Nice to be niche
Brokers can make a killing in niche lines if only they realise the opportunity is there. LV’s Michael Lawrence explains.
Ageas employee stole £271,489 from the insurer to fund gambling habit
Perpetrator sentenced to jail time as Ageas said the fraudulent activity had not impacted customers in any way.
Allied World targets regional brokers with new UK commercial division
New division to focus on commercial combined, property owners, contractors all risks and combined liability.
How could the General Election manifestos impact insurance?
Insurance Age examines what each of the major political parties has to say on issues affecting the insurance market.
Insurance Cares: How to embed a caring culture into a workforce
Stephanie Smith of Allianz addresses how the workforce can be helped to understand the needs of vulnerable customers.
In Focus: Art and private client
How can brokers make the most of the high net worth market? Eleanore Robinson speaks to experts.
Quizzical Questions: 26 May 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
InsurTech Futures: Aviva leads £5m investment in Neos
Connected home InsurTech start-up also signs underwriting capacity deal with Munich Re.
Sabre tipped for £600m stock market float
The motor insurer is being sold by majority owner BC Partners, according to reports.
Opinion: Tim Holliday on the effects of the Ogden rate change
Tim Holliday analyses what the effect of the recent change in the Ogden rate to minus 0.75% will be for insurers and reinsurers, as well as what it could mean for brokers.
Claims management reorganisation at Ageas
The claims management team now report into François Xavier-Boisseau as former claims director Rob Smale takes on transformation director role.
Covea GWP hits £666.3m
Insurer says it overcame Ogden headwind and expects growth to continue with Sterling deal reflected in increased GWP.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
A recap of the stories that grabbed your attention this week featuring LV and its secret discussions with insurers, Lloyd's on redundancies and Markerstudy's hints on buying.
InsurTech Futures: Ageas to use AI in claims handling
Insurer claims first on using AI in motor claims handling.
Markel to open office in Germany in Brexit move
Markel plans to open an office in Munich as it seeks to meet the needs of its clients in the remaining 27 EU countries.
Blog: Allianz and LV, a tie-up that could turn others green with envy?
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift picks through the potential of an Allianz - LV tie up to look at how both businesses might mutually benefit.
Ex-FSA chairman Adair Turner joins Chubb
Lord Turner takes up non-executive role at the insurer.
HNW Society: Don’t miss our Manchester meeting on 21 June
The second exclusive gathering of the High Net Worth Society takes place soon. Register today to secure your space.
Are you in on the Act?
Ageas’ Rob Hopkins explains why the Enterprise Act can be a positive for the insurance sector.