People
Ageas UK sees “modest deterioration” in commercial business
The insurer is looking to grow the account via brokers and develop schemes.
#Insagepeople: 7 - 13 August 2017
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Inga Beale named as new CII president
In addition, Jonathan Clark is elected as new CII deputy president.
The AA sacks executive chairman for “gross misconduct”
The broker stated in a Stock Exchange announcement that Bob Mackenzie had been removed with immediate effect.
Liberty enters equine and livestock market
The insurer is establishing underwriting teams in London and the cover will include everything from horses to pandas.
#Insagepeople: 24 - 30 July 2017
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Broker Ignition Select calls in administrators
Around 70 people are understood to be facing redundancy at the Ipswich-based broker.
#insagepeople 17 - 23 July 2017
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Profile: Sam White of Pukka Insure and Action 365
Action 365 and Pukka founder Sam White tells Siân Barton why a focus on people, facing challenges with energy and creating a supportive team has helped her businesses grow and succeed
#insagepeople 10 - 16 July 2017
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#Insagepeople: 03 - 09 July 2017
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#Insagepeople: 26 June - 02 July 2017
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FCA probes travel insurance cover for cancer patients
The watchdog is seeking views from firms and looking for the reasons behind pricing differences.
#Insagepeople: 19 - 25 June 2017
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#Insagepeople 12 - 18 June 2017
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Be ruthless to become a broker of the future
Allianz Nick Hobbs argues that brokers need to go beyond the computer to secure their hold as technology and demographics transform the market.
Quizzical questions: 9 June 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
The general election, an FCA appointment, premium movements, a new commercial division and fraudulent activities make up the top clicked stories in the past week
Brokers welcome arrival of new FCA GI director Keith Jackson
Jackson has insurer and broking experience at Aviva, Towergate and more recently Aon.
Keith Jackson joins FCA as director of GI
The former Aon man replaces Simon Green who is moving to Arthur J Gallagher.
#insagepeople 29 May - 4 June 2017
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Opinion: Tim Holliday on the effects of the Ogden rate change
Tim Holliday analyses what the effect of the recent change in the Ogden rate to minus 0.75% will be for insurers and reinsurers, as well as what it could mean for brokers.
Claims management reorganisation at Ageas
The claims management team now report into François Xavier-Boisseau as former claims director Rob Smale takes on transformation director role.
Blog: Swinton - from high street hero to high street heartbreak
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on Swinton's latest branch closures and puts it in some historical perspective