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The working from home diaries: Tim Ryan
Insurance Age finds out how Tim Ryan, executive chairman of Ryan's and the Una Alliance, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Covid-19: Hiscox hits back amid BI dispute
The insurer is facing a potential class action after declining a series of business interruption payments but says it could pay up to $175m and is “proactively paying claims”.
Gresham launches Professional Select
The product covers 300 different trades and offers flexible commission to brokers.
Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to pay valid claims quickly
Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers.
Blog: What next for commercial motor?
Steve Green of Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers considers the future for the sector as the Covid-19 pandemic bites.
Government calls on Amanda Blanc to lead flood inquiry
Blanc will head up a review following the Doncaster 2019 flooding to learn why victims did not have the right cover.
Insurance Covid-Cast - episode two: What are insurtechs doing to rebalance the bad publicity around insurance and Covid-19?
In the second of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how insurtechs are seeking to create positive customer stories to redress the negative media…
The working from home diaries: Rhys Thomas
Insurance Age finds out how Rhys Thomas, chief executive of Thomas Carroll Group, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
One Sure's MD on why he bought Staveley Head
Chris Lear explains why the broker, which went into administration last month, was a good buy for One Sure Insurance.
Covid-19: Broker M&A numbers predicted to drop
But the consolidators say their models have not changed as a result of the coronavirus.
Ethos Broking buys Compass member
The organisation purchased Hughes & King for an undisclosed sum adding £4m in GWP to its business as it presses on with pipeline amid Covid-19.
The working from home diaries: Nick Houghton
Insurance Age finds out how Nick Houghton, group managing director of JM Glendinning, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba
Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk.
Covid-19: Carrot announces customer support measures
Telematics broker said the new measures were designed to assist key workers.
The working from home diaries: Michael Lawrence
Insurance Age finds out how Michael Lawrence, broker distribution and underwriting director at LV, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Blog: How liable are brokers under Covid-19?
Tim Bull and Richard Booth of RPC discuss whether claims may be brought against brokers for providing inadequate advice under the Covid-19 pandemic.
Insurance Covid Cast – episode one: How has the industry’s reputation been impacted by its handling of the coronavirus epidemic?
In the first of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post whilst our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the sector’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and what lasting impact it might have on its…
Outgoing Ageas CEO Andy Watson hailed for his broker focus
Sector also welcomes Ant Middle, who is set to take over the reins in June.
Brokers challenge FCA over proposed fee hike amid Covid-19 pandemic
Insurance Age found that brokers are disappointed by the timing of the 3% rise, as well as anticipating an impact on the bottom line.
The working from home diaries: Peter Davis
Insurance Age finds out how Peter Davis, head of customer & distribution at Zurich UK, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Covid-19: Disrupters pressurise motor insurers to return premium
On demand insurtechs encourage incumbents to give back premium as it is predicted providers could save £1bn as claims plummet amid lockdown.
FCA warns of Tasker and QIC Europe clone
Regulator said fraudsters had used the details of authorised firms Tasker Insurance Brokers and QIC Europe to attempt to scam customers.
Gallagher names broking and placement MD
Simon Collings takes over the role from Mark Armitage, who retired at the end of March.
Blog: When is a consolidator, not a consolidator? The question Barton, Jelf and Reid’s Partners& hopes to answer
This week saw the launch of new broking business Partners&, bringing together a quintet of players to form a business which is positioning itself as distinctly anti-consolidator. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift looks at what this means; and…