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Axa Commercial launches Broker Learning Zone
The initiative has been developed to drive professional development for UK brokers and sits alongside the newly-developed Axa XL Broker Academy.
Blog: In search of the digital X-Factor
Dave Ovenden, of Willis Towers Watson, considers how the industry can ensure commercial cover isn't left behind amid the tech revolution.
Zurich’s UK underwriting officer exits for global role
Hayley Robinson will be heading off to Switzerland to start as group chief underwriting officer in June.
RSA takeover to be completed in May
The provider has also released its Q1 results, revealing a combined operating ratio of 86%.
FCA spent almost £7m on BI court case
The regulator brought the case to provide clarity for policyholders on payment of business interruption claims arising from the pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
SchemeServe creates scheme sharing facility with capacity from seven providers
The facility, which was developed in response to changes in insurer appetite due to the pandemic, will connect brokers and MGAs looking for capacity for new or existing schemes to a panel of providers including Axa, Ecclesiastical, Hiscox, Arag, and Pen…
Interview: Jaime Swindle - Bravo Networks
Managing director Jaime Swindle talks to Insurance Age about the network's newly created brand, details its new proposition, and explains why networks are an upward trend.
Market moves - May 2021
The latest recruitment news from around the industry
Risk insights webinar: Tackling tomorrow’s risks today
The Aviva team highlights key findings from its Risk Insights report and outlines the danger points, from Covid to mental health problems
Bravo Networks revamps broker proposition
The Ardonagh-owned business, which includes Broker Network and Compass, says the new structure will help grow, protect and support members as they adapt to industry pressures.
Countrywide pulls out of broker-distributed business
The legal indemnity specialist, which had been working with around 80 brokers, says it has decided to revert to a sole focus on solicitors.
Marshmallow denies stealing trade secrets
Mulsanne launched a case against the start-up in March this year and is seeking to claim £39m in damages.
Post Brexit dispatches - What have we learnt so far?
In a quarterly series, the team at PKF Littlejohn consider the impact of Brexit on UK insurance. In this first post, Howard Jones takes stock of where we are now.
People moves: 4 - 7 May 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Markerstudy moves into brokered home cover
The MGA has teamed up with Accredited to expand its home insurance offering.
Zurich launches mental health tool
Head Lines: The provider has developed a free tool that firms can use to identify and manage the mental health risks associated with their workforce.
FCA spent nearly £4m on dual pricing market study
Staff costs made up most of the total spend as the FCA also reveals it received 101 responses to its consultation paper outlining proposed remedies, which included a ban on dual pricing practices.
Direct Insurance becomes Aventum
It’s UK broker operation, Direct Insurance London Market, has been re-named Consilium as part of a business restructure as the group teases M&A plans.
PIB-owned Cobra "on track" to reach 2021 growth target
Following Les Brewin’s comeback into the industry, Insurance Age looks into what his ambitions are for Cobra, how the network has been "reinvented" since being taken over by PIB, and what CEO Andy Tedstone has in mind for the company's future.
"No silver bullet" to fix industry reputation after BI backlash, says MGAA's Keating
Keating discusses the business interruption test case and the FCA's £7.5m special levy to recover the costs as he urges brokers, MGAs and insurers to pull together and rebuild trust in the sector.
Blog: Beware the hidden dangers of kerb appeal
As pubs, restaurants, and bars re-open with the use of outdoor areas and pavement seating, brokers need to ensure insurers are in the loop or risk disappointment when it comes to a claim warns Tom Hill, executive director at Aqueous Underwriting.
Mulsanne v Marshmallow legal case to split
Court documents show the trial as to liability will take place this year after Mulsanne accused Marshmallow of stealing trade secrets.
Chubb and Marsh collaborate on Covid-19 vaccine cover
The cover will be available to individuals in 92-lower income countries in case of serious adverse reaction to the jab.
CFC creates Lloyd's syndicate
The syndicate has planned gross premium of over £100m for its first year of trading and will be managed by Asta Managing Agency.