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Markel UK launches technology liability insurance
Insurer rolls out new policy after broker feedback.
Tokio Marine Kiln restructures underwriting divisions
Non-London teams to work on sector lines rather than by geographical locations.
Former FCA boss Wheatley paid £827,000 for final year
Increase includes pay to 31 July 2016 after leaving in September last year.
GRP set to swoop for One Commercial from Primary Group - report
Lorica CEO Matt Bray says the broker is not in talks with GRP.
Aviva moves to tackle underinsurance for SMEs
Insurer enhances Shop and Salon as well as Office and Surgery for small business customer polices.
Zurich launches Future Proofing Broking video
Video part of bespoke series to promote fresh thinking in the sector.
Power hour: Driving change in motor trade
The motor trade market is evolving with the rise of autonomous vehicles, electric cars and changing consumer purchasing habits, but the sector still also has to deal with more traditional risks
Brightside teams up with Covéa in capacity deal
Deal covers broker's motor book and "fills the gap left by Markerstudy".
InsurTech Futures: Telematics the proof point for InsurTech
Octo Telematics vice president Jonathan Hewett says telematics technology is big opportunity for brokers.
Editor’s letter: July/August 2016
“It is time for a positive problem solving mindset and the insurance industry will have a crucial role to play in the debate”
#Insagepeople: 11 - 17 July 2016
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Car insurance premiums rise nearly 20% in a year
High costs and complexity of repairing cars fitted with expensive technology increased premiums.
Ecclesiastical: Underinsurance still a problem in HNW
Head of art and private clients Giles Fairmann urges industry to raise awareness of underinsured contents as provider targets growth in HNW sector.
Das vs Asplin and others case referred to Crown Court
The private prosecution Das is making against former CEO Paul Asplin and others on fraud and conspiracy charges will be heard at Southwark Crown Court in August.
Allianz targets motor trade with product refresh
Insurer says it is aiming for top spot in the UK.
Quizzical questions: 8 July 2016
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Ex-Aviva employee sentenced for fraud
Customer manager in Scotland stole over £5,000.
Allianz: Transparency disclosure in post-Brexit future
Low growth in the insurance industry plus Brexit means brokers depend even more on commissions.
Industry extends commitment to the Insurance Fraud Register
Funding for three more years has been pledged by the ABI.
Jonathan Evans wins achievement award at the BIA
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans was last night crowned the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
MGAA calls for transparency
Chair James Gerry says transparency and communication critical to the future success of MGAs.
Aviva confident of growth despite Brexit
CEO Mark Wilson says it is too early to quantify impact of leaving EU but insurer is predicting mid-single digit growth.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 10 July 2016
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