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Video: Expertise from A-to-Z with Glen Clarke of Allianz discussing the sharing economy
With companies such as Uber and AirBnB taking huge chunks of their respective industries, the sharing economy is here to stay.
Bristol brokers come to the aid of Allianz staff at risk of redundancy
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye has said that the business will have completed all staff consultations by early September and remains confident that the final job loss total will fall below the 250 “worst case scenario”.
Allianz CEO Dye hails restructure "opportunities" on back of improved H1 results
The Allianz UK business has recorded an improved profit and combined operating ratio for the first half of 2016, when compared to the same period last year.
RSA sees personal lines NWP shrink on back of broker motor withdrawal
Insurer identifies opportunities to rebuild book with Nationwide deal
Applied Systems adds QBE Mini Fleet to panel
Panel already included QBE Tradesman and QBE Property Owners.
Aviva reports fall in UKGI operating profit
Insurer reveals COR deteriorated to 95.9%.
RSA reports rising profits for first half of 2016
COR for the UK business at 94.4%.
Blanc hails “strong result” in “difficult environment”
Axa chief says she is “proud” of the performance and expects to see improvement in “under pressure” personal lines intermediary sector.
AIG reports large income fall for first half of 2016
But profits for second quarter slightly improved.
Markel International profits triple
The second quarter of 2016 results reflected strong performance from underwriting, investing and Markel Ventures operations.
Novae COR deteriorates to 96.1%
As GWP increases to £513.1m for the first half of 2016.
Tokio Marine HCC adds Office Protect cover
Product is aimed at SMEs.
Axa UK reports 7% revenue rise
However COR deteriorated slightly to 98.2% as Blanc reports pressure in personal lines broker market.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich teams up with Cocoon on smart tech home product
Insurer says initiative is part of its investment in innovation and future technologies.
GWP grows for Direct Line
The insurer reports strong growth in motor but says operating profits are down following lower investment income.
Ageas partners with Norris & Fisher on council insurance
Broker to have delegated underwriting authority of the scheme.
Contents insurance up by 3%
Home insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive quarter, according to AA index.
Motor premiums up by 2.3% in Q2
Car owners in Northern Ireland and young drivers aged 17 to 22 pay the most for their cover, according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Bluefin launches two agriculture products
Farm combined and farm motor have been added to the MGA’s portfolio.
Principal buys motorcycle book from A & A Group
Deal is insurer's third acquisition in 2016.
Broking break: Developing your cyber security credentials
Alastair Murray, director at The Bureau, talks top five key technical controls which can reduce cyber-attacks.
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Brit COR deteriorates to 96.5%
But profit before tax and operating profits both grow as the insurer described results as “sound in a challenging environment”.
Liquidator warns Enterprise may not be able to pay claims
Calls on policyholders to seek new cover as he is uncertain the business has enough assets to pay claims.