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MIB appoints Mike Crane as chairman
Crane replaces Direct Line Group’s Steve Maddock, who has led the MIB board since 2014.
Motor market more uncertain than ever, says Allianz's Ross
Gerry Ross, Allianz’s head of commercial motor, tells Insurance Age all about the state of the market this year, what technology developments brokers should be looking out for, and how 2022 is shaping up.
Home insurance premiums drop 8.2% year-on-year
Consumer Intelligence data reveals that a typical buildings and content policy now stands at £138, but premiums are expected to go up due to new pricing rules.
Blog: Why 'community' is the word of 2021
Allianz's Simon McGinn on business interruption, broker relationships and sustainability.
Hiscox names new group CFO
Paul Cooper is set to take over the role after Aki Hussain moves to become group CEO.
Review of the year: Axa's Jon Walker
The CEO of of Axa Commercial looks back at a year of broker consolidation and discusses regulatory developments and sustainability.
Richard Rogers, Lloyd's building architect, passes away
Lord Rogers designed the Lloyd's building on Lime Street in London.
Review of the year: Ageas' CDO Adam Beckett
The chief distribution officer talks resilience, ESG, dual pricing, and broker innovation throughout 2021.
Brokers hit out at "antiquated" attitude to cover for sex industry clients
Analysis: Insurance specialists say a change of mindset is needed as brokers struggle to find cover for legitimate businesses in the sex industry as a result of prudish insurers viewing them as a 'moral hazard'.
News analysis: Regulation and Gibraltar - is it The Rock of vanities?
David Worsfold investigates how insurer regulation in Gibraltar has changed following ten years of insurer failures.
FOS plans to increase levy by £10m
The regulatory body will ask firms for £106m as it flags increase in motor and pet insurance complaints but PPI comes to a close.
Covid BI claims payments reach £1.2bn
FCA data reveals providers have now made initial payments worth £308.4m and final settlements of £916.7m.
Biba unveils 2022 conference theme
The event is set to take place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 11-12 May 2022.
Specialist Risk Group launches MGA
MX combines the four MGAs owned by SRG and will operate in the UK and the EU.
Allianz adds to D&O product offering
The insurer announced that its Complete Directors & Officers product would now give clients access to free legal services.
The stats: December 2021 – The Acturis Premium Index
The third quarter of the year saw rising premiums in almost all of the product lines featured in the Acturis Commercial Broking Index – the only exception being a minor dip in fleet.
Allianz names risk director for personal lines
José Morago, former group risk director at Aviva, will join the insurer following a series of management changes.
Insurtech GoShorty launches short-term motor cover
The provider says the product is available via brokers and provides short-term cover for full licence holders as well as provisional ones.
What insurance support do smaller brokers need?
Four takeaways from a roundtable discussion at Broker Expo 2021.
In Depth: Making ESG meaningful
Nadia Bagijn, of Travelers, explores how the insurance industry can help financial institutions lead the way
News analysis: How climate change impacts risk development
Brokers tell Insurance Age about the way the risk landscape has morphed as a result of climate change and what advice they should be sharing with clients.
Allianz pledges £100,000 to help brokers reduce emissions
The Net Zero Accelerator has been designed to help brokers measure their carbon footprint.
Environmental, social and corporate governance and the risks for institutions
In Depth: Rachel Gordon questions if ESG is all about the optics or are there some real risks to address?
How can brokers help financial institutions protect against insolvency and regulatory failures?
In depth: Rachel Gordon explores how specialist cover can protect financial institutions as the risks are exacerbated by the pandemic.