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Arag revamps family legal solutions offering
Product now includes a 'dark web' monitoring and ID theft restoration service, which the provider says will "enable brokers to build a truly unique proposition".
Video: How coronavirus has changed the business landscape
Insurance Age content director, Jonathan Swift, talks to MS Amlin's senior e-trade underwriter,Chris Morgan, about how insurance must adapt to the developing needs of customers as the pandemic acts as a catalyst for change.
Brokers predict tough challenge for Zurich's incoming UK CEO
Experts argue that Tim Bailey, who will take over when Tulsi Naidu moves to Zurich's Asia Pacific business, must prioritise getting to know the broker sector.
CII to sub-let office in Walkie Talkie
The body made the controversial move to Lombard Street from its historic Aldermanbury home in 2018.
Lockton accused of forging insurance documents
Property investor Aubrey Weis has alleged that the broker made “false and dishonest representations” regarding settlement of an insurance claim.
Insurance Industry Steps Up for Dementia
This autumn, the insurance industry is coming together again to help fight dementia with the ‘Step Up for Dementia’ Challenge. Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) has launched the fundraising initiative to unite the industry in the build up to this…
Home insurance premiums fall after Covid-19 lockdown
Figures from Consumer Intelligence shows average buildings and contents policies fell by 0.3% in the last three months.
Aon leads coalition on post-coronavirus ‘new normal’ ways of working
The broker will assess how best the city can operate in a post-Covid environment.
Brokers under attack as FCA identifies "risks of harm" in sector
In a Dear CEO letter, Roma Pearson, head of retail GI, calls on brokers to address their strategies and improve their governance and warns the watchdog will take action.
Market moves - September 2020
Brokers and insurers have been busy recruiting over the summer
UK Broker Awards: Tune in on Friday
The winners will be revealed from 12.00 on 11 September on the Insurance Age website.
Treasury launches latest five year review into Pool Re
Pool Re is forming an advisory group consisting of insurance CEOs and other stakeholders to advise it throughout the review, which will determine its strategic direction for the next five years.
Turnover and profit slip for Arron Banks-owned Somerset Bridge
Profit for the business, formerly known as Eldon, slipped to £5.0m from £6.4m the previous year.
People Moves Round-up: 1 - 4 September 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Zurich names new UK CEO
Tim Bailey will take over on 1 January as current CEO Tulsi Naidu moves to become CEO Asia Pacific at the provider.
Call Connection administration to be wrapped up next year
The business collapsed in 2017 along with broker Ignition Select and it is predicted that only £246,000 will be paid out to creditors, with Lloyds Bank suffering a "significant shortfall".
Tulsi Naidu exits as Zurich UK CEO
She leaves to head up the insurer's Asia Pacific region as provider reshuffles its executive team and makes swathe of leadership appointments.
Parliamentary call for Co-op to review Markerstudy deal
MP, Tony Lloyd, slams Markerstudy over potential loss of 200 jobs and failure to recognise Unite and calls on Co-op to examine "moral compass" amid sale which is yet to complete.
Saga announces £150m equity capital raise
Former owner and CEO, Sir Roger De Haan, is expected to invest up to £100m in the business as he returns to the board as non-executive chairman.
Deadline extended for AA takeover talks
The three potential buyers have an additional four weeks to make a bid for the AA as the motor specialist says discussions are progressing.
Fenchurch Law unveils claims advocacy service for smaller and regional brokers
Business says move comes after growing demand from brokers for broader claims support as Phil Taylor joins the business from Marsh Commercial to lead the new service.
QBE group CEO exits after conduct investigation
Departure follows the outcome of an external investigation into “workplace communications” after a female employee reportedly complained to the QBE board.
Gallagher cans Capsicum Re brand
The reinsurance business will be renamed Gallagher Re from 1 October.
Blog: Insurtech in 2030 and the warning signs for brokers
Zego’s Harry Franks explores how insurtechs are filling the customer expectation void in insurance.