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Operating profit down 5.2% down at Gocompare for 2016
The comparision site saw revenue up by 20% to £142.1m (2015: £119m).
Profits and GWP up at Hastings in 2016
Company allows £20m impact of discount rate change.
The Chartered Body Alliance launches
The CII teams up with other professional bodies to promote professionalism in financial services.
Video: Succession planning (3) – criteria for success
Aviva’s Phil Bayles on being about clear about the goals when undertaking succession planning.
Chancellor and ABI chief issue joint statement on discount rate
ABI and fifteen insurance bosses involved in discussions in Downing Street.
News analysis: Lloyd’s booze ban splits opinion
The market reacts to prohibition on daytime drinking
Insurers descend on Chancellor to fight discount rate cut
The market has warned that the “crazy” change could see some motor premiums rise by £1,000.
Video: Succession planning (2) – people
Having taken an overview of the market Aviva’s Phil Bayles looks in detail at how to prepare succession plans that meet the needs of staff and customers.
Allianz refreshes D&O cover
Updated policies include kidnap and ransom cover and data protection officers.
QBE's retail business performed well, says Pryce
QBE Europe chief also said he welcomes a review of the discount rate as quickly as possible.
RSA warns SMEs facing new risks
Brokers must be aware of changing risk landscape according to SME and insurance experts.
Hiscox achieves strong growth in SME, says Langan
MD of Hiscox UK says provider sees opportunities to grow its UK broker book.
GWP down 7% to $4.1bn at QBE Europe in 2016
COR worsened to 93.6% in the insurer's results.
Video: Succession planning (1) - the latest wave of consolidation
Phil Bayles, chief distribution officer, intermediaries at Aviva joins Insurance Age editor Emmanuel Kenning in the studio.
Hiscox UK and Ireland GWP up 12.5% in 2016
Profits for UK and Europe doubled in the past 12 months.
PwC warns of motor rate hikes up to £1,000 after discount rate cut
Specialists note that SMEs will also be hit by increased rates.
ABI slams “crazy” decision to cut discount rate to minus 0.75%
Trade body warns that up to 36 million customers could face higher premiums after the decision.
Insurers hit as discount rate cut from 2.5% to minus 0.75%
The new rate will be effective 20 March 2017.
Travelers confirms logo dispute with Brolly
Insurer says it takes its responsibility to protect its brand seriously.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
What insurer bosses had to say about their firm’s 2016 results, changes in technology and the Ogden rate, and a court case make up the top five.
Steve Lewis hails best RSA numbers in a decade
UK CEO says insurer is now focused on organic growth and wants to make broker trade “easy”.
Axa to "invest heavily" in brokers and innovation
Group CEO for UK & Ireland, Amanda Blanc, says insurer sees continued growth in motor and across commercial lines.
Operating profits in UK up to £259m at RSA
COR improved however net written premium fell in the insurer's 2016 results.
Government to bring in fixed tariffs for whiplash pay-outs
Claims without medical evidence to be banned.