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Is the appointment of David Martin from Allianz the first pointer of what brokers can expect from Amanda Blanc's Zurich?
Zurich takes David Martin from Allianz
Martin set to join the provider as retail MD in 2019.
Zurich targets medium-sized firms with international offering
Provider says its International Programmes can help brokers and consumers with advice on issues including tax, regulation, claims and underwriting.
Zurich appoints regional broker heads
Michelle Taylor joins from RSA as head of broker market for the south east while Matt Perkin is promoted to look after the midlands, south west and Wales.
InsurTech Futures: Four major insurers join ex-Aviva director Fraser Edmond's platform
Axa, Zurich, Ecclesiastical and QBE to use start-up's data sharing platform to reach more regional brokers.
ABI adds two new board members
Axa UK's Claudio Gienal and Lloyds Banking Group's Craig Thornton join the trade body's board.
Dual pricing – the “crack cocaine” of insurance
Experts respond to the Citizens Advice super complaint.
Zurich launches fresh cyber policy
Product includes GDPR wording and covers reputational damage.
Saga takes new CFO from Zurich
James Quin to succeed Jonathan Hill who retired from the insurer earlier this year.
#Insagepeople: 17 - 23 September 2018
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Axa to complete $15bn XL takeover tomorrow
Deal has received regulatory approval.
Zurich UK COR improves to 95.5%
GI business recovering from impact of discount rate hit as GWP stable and operating profit grows.
Blog: Creating an open culture
Following Zurich’s making the Stonewall top global employers list Steve Collinson, head of HR at the insurer, reflects on what steps companies can take to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
Former Zurich boss sets up HNW broker
Jason Connon, ex-head of sales and distribution at Zurich Private Clients, has launched Provenance Insurance Brokers.
Fifty firms sign new inclusion pledge
Biba, Lloyd's and Zurich among businesses signing pledge addressing potential discrimination.
Mark Peters to lead Oak Underwriting
Zurich makes appointment as takeover from RSA completes.
Blog Spot: Will Allianz end up with takeover indigestion?
The Sunday Times led the way this weekend with the news that Allianz is surveying the insurer smorgasbord and keen to fill its plate.
Aviva and RSA silent on Allianz buy speculation
Aviva and RSA saying nothing on rumours they are targets for Allianz as analyst says a big UK deal would make sense for the German insurer.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich working with Apple on new broker app
UK rollout expected before the end of the year.
Independent brokers praise Aviva stance in GRP split
However sentiment for Allianz, which picked some of the GRP business, remains strong as experts say they can see the broker’s side of events too.
Amanda Blanc to become ABI chair
Blanc is the first woman to chair the Association since it was formed more than 100 years ago.
Zurich steps in for GRP after Aviva split
Three GRP brokers, Sagar Insurances, Abbey Bond Lovis and McGrady have now teamed up with Zurich.
Insurers reveal their focus after Aviva and GRP breakup
Experts share their views on commission rate demands as they respond to the parting of the ways between the insurer and the broker.