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A-Plan sets sights on commercial market
The High Street business, primarily known for personal lines, is targeting to become a top ten commercial broker. Head of the unit, Richard Easterbrook tells Insurance Age about the plans.
Agreement to speed up claims in pandemic expires
The ABI and ASCO have agreed to set aside the statement of intent develop to speed up claims resolution in the wake of the pandemic.
Kerr Group moves to Applied Epic
Kerr Group is seeking to move customers through the policy lifecycle in a more digital and consistent manner.
Zurich UK reports £265m operating profit
GWP in property & casualty went up to £1.5bn for the first half of 2021.
“Best result in a decade” for Aviva GI
Focus on simplification, digitisation and broker relationships drives growth for the insurer.
Aviva GI delivers COR of 91.6%
The division showed significant improvement in performance compared to the first six months of 2020.
Former Allianz employee sentenced for stealing £67,000 from insurer
The man, who fled to the United States while the case was under investigation, was sentenced to two years imprisonment, suspended for two years and community service.
The FCA piles on the pressure
News analysis: As the regulatory watchdog bares its teeth in its new business plan, are brokers ready to come to heel? Rachel Gordon investigates.
Cumbrian broker expands with new office
The Carlisle-based business is planning to open an office in Kendal to cover south Cumbria.
Ageas reports COR of 96%
The insurer also delivered a 30% increased profit after tax for the first half of 2021.
Pikl teams up with Esure and Sheila's Wheels
The sharing economy start-up has signed a distribution deal with the providers.
People Moves: 9 - 13 August 2021
The latest job moves in the world of insurance a broking.
Willis: Predator or Prey?
News analysis: Following the Aon/Willis Towers Watson deal collapse David Worsfold explores if WTW will turn hunter or hunted amid the fallout from the failed $30bn deal.
Private client MGA launched
Hoxton Insurance Services trades exclusively through brokers and is backed by Hiscox.
MCE appoints QBE's Paul Ormiston as claims director
The motorbike specialist said the decision to create the new role at board level signals MCE’s ongoing commitment to customer-centric digitisation.
Right Choice buys Moorhouse
The move follows deals to buy Bennetts and the brands Autosaint, Ladybird and First Van.
Allianz Holdings reveals drop in GWP in first half of 2021
Provider points to continued impact from Covid-19 as well as competitive market conditions and the run-off of certain portfolios as it also reports a COR of 91.7%.
MBO for Blythin & Brown
Shawbrook Bank supported the venture with a commercial loan.
Government finally delivers £750m event insurance scheme
The industry was forced to cancel a raft of events including Glastonbury Festival, Boomtown and Womad after insurers backed away and the government dragged its feet on delivering alternative cover.
Russell Bence joins Think Insurance
Bence, formerly of Markerstudy, was most recently with Complete Cover Group.
Dive-In opens registration
This year the theme of the diversity and inclusion festival is active allyship and speakers include MP Jess Phillips and TV presenter Anita Kapoor.
Hastings profit hits £76m
Provider says it has seen premium reductions in motor due to Covid restrictions as GWP slips slightly to £481m.
NIG grows 16.4% in H1 2021
Direct Line Group reported that its commercial division, including NIG, delivered an increased operating profit of £43.6m.