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More acquisitions on the horizon for Seventeen Group
Seventeen Group is poised to strike more deals before the end of this year and into 2023 with European expansion on the agenda, according to CEO Paul Anscombe.
Worries remain on subsidence but claims volume still uncertain
Earlier this month LV released figures showing that subsidence cases were up by 205% between June and July, and warned that they were likely to increase even more.
Romero on track to double its business
Managing director, Simon Mabb has revealed that Romero is on track to achieve its five year plan of doubling its business by 2025.
Blog: Threat intelligence – the new battleground for cyber
James Burns, of CFC, explains what threat intelligence is and what it means for brokers’ SME clients.
Blog: Why recruitment is the major challenge for the incoming CII head
Crescens George, of Wiser Academy , explains why recruitment must be the top priority for the new Chartered Insurance Institute boss as he calls for training to be more accessible.
Blog: Insurance is interesting, it’s time to stop the negative language
Dan Cicchetti of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Insurance insists we need to change how we talk about the industry.
Jensten flags healthy acquisition pipeline
CEO Alistair Hardie said the organisation has a series of deals in play following its buy of J. Bennett & Sons but warned that the Financial Conduct Authority can be slow to approve acquisitions.
Experts warn that cost of living crisis could increase ghost broking cases
The sky-rocketing cost of living and the longer term economic effects of the pandemic could lead to an increase in ghost broking, experts have warned.
Registration opens for 2022 Dive In festival
Diversity initiative Dive In has opened registration for its 2022 festival as it calls on the insurance industry to build braver cultures.
Chaucer’s head of insurance insists the industry must be more inclusive for women
The head of insurance at Chaucer, Xamira Groves, has told insurance Age that there is “plenty more” to be done with women taking on roles in the insurance industry.
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Insurers flag climate change concern following UK heatwave
Insurers have pledged to focus efforts on reducing climate change and called on the industry to be better prepared for weather events.
Blog: Why tripartite partnerships are key in the professional indemnity market
As the professional indemnity market continues to be beset by ever more challenges Nic Brown, of Markel UK, explains why the successful placement or renewal of cover now, more than ever, relies on strong partnerships between insurer, broker and insured.
Biba welcomes FCA’s decision on Consumer Duty timescale
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the decision to give firms a 12-month window to implement the requirements for the new Consumer Duty.
CEO of WBN flags lack of diversity across senior broker roles
The CEO of the Worldwide Broker Network, Olga Collins, has warned of a lack of inclusion within senior roles.
Endsleigh – returning to its roots
Alison Meckiffe, CEO of broker Endsleigh, has taken the business back to its roots focusing on education, students and not-for-profits.
Blog: How brokers can make the most of claims relationship managers
Allianz’s Kay Bagley analyses the opportunities for brokers in working closely with claims relationship managers looking at how to build partnerships that add value and deliver excellent customer outcomes.
Opinion: Why selling isn’t the only option
Brokerring’s Stuart Randall considers the options for brokers who want change but don’t wish to offload their business.
Compliance experts disagree with FCA's potential phased implementation period for Consumer Duty
Compliance professionals have come out against any delay in the Financial Conduct Authority implementing Consumer Duty rules as the watchdog ponders switching to a phased implementation period.
ESG Round-up - July 2022
Insurance Age rounds up the key stories from the insurance sector’s environmental and social governance agenda, featuring Aviva, Brit Insurance, Romero Group and Partners&.
Opinion: Unpicking the regulator’s ‘Dear CEO’ letters
Sicsic Advisory’s Hugh Savill says the FCA’s latest letters reveal a sceptical regulator and outlines what it means for brokers
Claims experts urge brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients
A panel of claims experts at the Managing General Agents’ Association conference 2022 has called on brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients.
Insurtech and ESG suggested to be FCA’s next regulatory focus
Compliance experts at the Managing General Agents' Association conference, on 29 June, have suggested insurtech and ESG as the next areas for regulatory focus by the Financial Conduct Authority.
David Howden calls for better self-regulation across insurance
CEO of Howden Group, David Howden, has insisted MGAs, underwriters and brokers must work harder on self-regulation and call out bad behaviour when they see it.