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Axa UK & Ireland revenue grows to £2.5bn
COR improves to 97.2%.
GI operating profits fall at Aviva UK
Insurer’s UK COR for the first six months of 2018 slips to 94.3%.
Principal reports large double digit turnover leap for 2017
Broker cites investment costs as profits fall.
Hiscox predicting cyber and security policies expansion in 2018
SME remains a growth “engine” for the provider.
Hiscox posts rising premium and profit for start of 2018
Insurer planning for “muted” growth from brokers.
AA’s research finds home premiums on the rise in Q2 2018
Company flags insurer fears over subsidence claims.
Car premiums fell in second quarter 2018, says AA
Average prices have dropped by more than 10% in a year.
Hiscox appoints Ben Horton from Zurich as UK CUO
Insurer creates new role after recent management changes.
InsurTech Futures: By Miles launches pay-as-you-go motor policy
New product is underwritten by Axa.
A Broking Minute: With Paul Reid, MD of Lifesure
The boss at the personal lines broker tackles our fast-paced Q&A.
Former Zurich boss sets up HNW broker
Jason Connon, ex-head of sales and distribution at Zurich Private Clients, has launched Provenance Insurance Brokers.
Ignition Select’s administration extended to 2019
Ipswich-based broker fell into administration in July 2017.
In-depth - personal lines: Putting a squeeze on dual pricing
Could an end to the ‘broken’ system of cheap introductory prices followed by high renewal premiums finally be in sight? Rachel Gordon investigates
Broking Break: Your top 5
Brokers have been clicking on Insurance Age saving the day with Facebook, a departure from PIB, another takeover, the date of SMCR and who is on top of Allianz’s “hit list”.
In-depth - Personal lines: The pursuit of leisure
Tapping into hobbies and sporting pursuits can result in profitable business, writes Rachel Gordon
Acturis sees growth in personal lines
Co-CEO Theo Duchen comments on the software house's financial results for 2017 and potential acquisitions.
FCA fails to stop clone broker on Facebook
Insurance Age gets page operated by fraudsters removed from the social media site.
Aviva promises brokers better prices as it adds van, home and motor to Fast Trade
Insurer targeting double-digit millions of pounds through platform’s new offering.
Quizzical questions: 29 June 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Best year for UK motor insurance market since 1994, says EY
Research shows second best underwriting result since records began in 1985.
Nigel Phillips predicts further growth for CDL after record year
Business investing in chatbots and virtual voice technology for brokers.
Report suggests Amazon could expand Protect product
However CB Insights said that Amazon acting as more than a distributor in the home market was “unlikely”.
Insurance Cares: FCA challenges industry to help vulnerable customers access insurance
Regulator to work with the sector to make it easier for people with pre-existing medical conditions to access specialist travel insurance providers.
InsurTech Futures: LexisNexis rolls out software to tackle ghost broking
Service also aimed at preventing fronting on motor quotes.