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Aviva confirms start date for David Martin
David Martin will start working at Aviva as managing director of UKGI distribution & SME on 3 April, Insurance Age can reveal.
Zurich UK launches climate change resilience services
Following the launch of Zurich’s Global Climate Change Resilience Services, Zurich UK is making the full range of services available to its domestic customers and it will also be available through brokers.
International Women’s Day: Zurich’s Michelle Taylor – “we just have to have the conversation”
To mark International Women’s Day, Insurance Age met with Zurich’s Michelle Taylor to gather her insights on gender diversity in the market.
Zurich flags rise in commercial crime claims as firms face average losses of £140,000
Theft at work in England and Wales has jumped by a fifth (19%), according to data released by Zurich.
Zurich UK’s P&C operating profit drops to £226m in 2022
Zurich UK’s operating profit from property and casualty business fell £145m year-on-year to £226m in 2022 due to claims inflation and the impact of large losses.
Aviva joins GAIN as Industry Transformer member
The Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity has welcomed Aviva as an ‘Industry Transformer’ member.
Zurich names James Nicholson as UK CCO
Zurich has named James Nicholson as UK chief claims officer with immediate effect.
Zurich boosts apprenticeships to 100 for 2023
Zurich has increased the number of apprenticeship places on offer in 2023 across the UK for external recruits and existing staff to 100.
Zurich to expand claims concierge service to commercial and SME mid-market customers from Q1
Zurich UK has launched a bespoke concierge service for its personal lines customers in a move it claimed was an industry-first.
Zurich reports double digit boost in female senior hires
Some 45% more women were hired into senior roles at Zurich UK between January and November 2022, compared to the same period in 2019, the insurer has revealed.
Review of the Year 2022: Michelle Taylor, Zurich head of sales and distribution
In the latest part of Insurance Age's review of the year Zurich head of sales and distribution Michelle Taylor offers her reflections on 2022 and predictions for the next 12 months.
FCA claims data shows customers get a ‘far better outcome’ via advised broking - Blanc
The FCA’s claims data on personal lines shows customers get a ‘far better outcome’ when taking advise through brokers, according to Aston Lark chief executive Peter Blanc.
Fair value? Which household insurers are rejecting the most claims?
Ageas, Axa UK and LV have some of the highest claims rejection rates in home insurance out of all the insurers who work with brokers, Financial Conduct Authority figures show.
Aston Lark acquires N&G direct marine trade book
Aston Lark has bought Navigators and General's commercial direct marine trade book.
Zurich names David Nichols UK head of retail after David Martin exit
Zurich has appointed David Nichols as UK head of retail moving across from being chief claims officer.
Zurich UK names new head of UK commercial insurance
Zurich has announced Frank Streidl as the new UK head of commercial insurance, starting his position from 1 January 2023.
ABI publishes new Blueprint to help improve diversity and inclusion
The Association of British Insurers has published a new Blueprint which sets out a multi-year strategy and work plan to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across the insurance and long-term savings industry.
Industry gears up for 2022 Insurance Day of Giving
Insurance United Against Dementia is preparing for the latest Insurance Day of Giving with several firms already committed to raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Zurich becomes GAIN’s first Industry Transformer member
Zurich Insurance has become the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity’s first Industry Transformer member.
NMU takes the crown in Age’s 2022 Broker Satisfaction Survey
Brokers have voted NMU as their preferred commercial lines insurer in this year’s Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction survey, with Covéa Insurance in second place and CFC Underwriting in third.
Roll of honour - brokers reveal UK’s best commercial lines insurers
Exclusive research from Insurance Age places NMU first, with Covéa Insurance and CFC Underwriting in close contention, Rachel Goron reports.
Headline makers: November 2022
The key stories from the past month all in one place.
Editor's letter: Is RSA finally ready to cross the road to improvement?
This month Insurance Age gauged broker views on RSA as it appears once again to be at the crossroads
Premier League clubs continue battle against insurers in BI court case
Premier League clubs are continuing their battle against insurers Allianz, Aviva, CNA, Liberty Mutual, MS Amlin and Zurich in a dispute over business interruption payments.