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IPT hike causes technological headache
Insurers and software houses take differing approaches to implementing IPT increase
Commissioning editor’s letter - October 2015
“Happily, I feel, and having met with many of you over the last year, brokers will rise to whatever the future challenges will be”
Adding value in an ‘aggregator-led’ chain
Technology has moved clients towards price-focused aggregators, but there is still room for traditional broking in the household market, says François-Xavier Boisseau
Unity can help us tackle fraud
As ‘slips and trips’ takeover from ‘crash for cash’ as fraudsters’ favourite plots, Graham Gibson says the industry must work together to identify fraud
Zurich's dropped RSA bid surprises market
Provider says there will be no impact on its day-to-day running after Zurich pulls out of takeover bid
Hiscox reveals HNW history
Robert Hiscox, founder of Hiscox, discusses the history of the insurer and the HNW market ahead of the HNW Forum later this month.
Pen Underwriting looking at further acquisitions
Managing director Mark Armitage also says new underwriting areas being developed.
OIM rebrands to Pen Underwriting
Expanded group creates £500m business.
New products will kickstart BNU growth, says Fairchild
Broker Network Underwriting aims to exceed £15m GWP at the end of the year.
Broker Network Underwriting launches eight new products
Towergate-owned network says move comes in response to member feedback.
Robert A. Stuchbery promoted to Hanover role
Chaucer also promotes Johan Slabbert to CEO and hires Robert Callan as CFO.
Broker optimism continues to rise
CBI/PwC survey shows broking sector expects continued growth over the rest of the year.
Century Underwriting launches property owners product
MGA also appoints Martin Hughes to lead its UK property division.
UK insurers paying out £77m daily, says ABI
Trade body's research shows insurers pay out more on claims daily than ever before.
Covéa promotes Coffey as broker personal lines director
Gary Yeates promoted to director of pricing and underwriting in personal lines.
Applied adds mini-fleet to panel
Products from Axa and RSA have are now available on the Applied Systems commercial lines panel.
RSA's shares drop 20% as takeover deal with Zurich collapses
Stock market analysts downgrade their recommendations for RSA.
Legal & General staff vote to strike over 1700 possible job cuts
Insurer promises more information about possibly relocating staff to more "cost-effective" locations.
Zurich withdraws RSA offer
Zurich has abandoned the takeover bid of RSA following a “deterioration in trading performance”.
Enterprise Bill gets tough on claims payment times
The Enterprise Bill proposing to penalise insurers for late payment of claims unless there is a good reason for a delay.
Insurer tips for Rugby World Cup 2015
All go for the same team to be overall winner - but who could it be?
Markerstudy goes live on MyLicence
Motor specialist to start using the service following a technology upgrade.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
As autumn kicks in brokers have been keen to read about who is moving where and why, what Aviva is doing to tackle underinsurance and another round of management changes at Towergate.
Axa launches Minifleet Choice
Insurer says new online product designed for small fleets of up to 20 vehicles.