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Transport Select Committee seeks to clear up transparency

The Transport Select Committee's reports on motor insurance have proved contentious, with calls for transparency not resonating with insurers. Will the 13th report clear things up?

Insurer | 24 Apr 2012 secure

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Industry unveils older driver initiative as Direct Line follows LV's age limit stance

The decision by LV to scrap its age limit of 86 for new car insurance customers has struck a chord with industry bodies behind the launch of a new signposting model, yet market rivals appear largely unconvinced.

Insurer | 03 Apr 2012 secure

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Lloyd’s witnesses new wave of MGAs due to Solvency II and M&A activity

In recent months the industry has witnessed a renewed surge in the number of Lloyd's insurers teaming up with managing general agents to access new lines of business.

Lloyd's/London | 03 Apr 2012 secure

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Markerstudy sponsors Aon at the WTCC

Markerstudy Group has confirmed its sponsorship of team Aon in the 2012 FIA World Touring Car Championships.

Insurer | 28 Mar 2012 secure

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Penny speed meets ... Gary Humphreys, group underwriting director, Markerstudy

Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends.

Insurer | 27 Mar 2012 secure

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Markerstudy to expand non-UK motor MGA offering

Markerstudy is to complete a number of deals with managing general agents in the non-UK motor market in the coming months.

Commercial | 29 Feb 2012 secure

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Career development: Markerstudy gains ILM accolade

Markerstudy has been granted 'centre status' by the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Insurer | 28 Feb 2012 secure

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Markerstudy backs ex-KGM underwriter's MGA

Former KGM underwriter Colin Hart has secured £25m underwriting capacity from Markerstudy for his UK motor managing general agent Xpekt.

Lloyd's/London | 23 Feb 2012 secure

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Markerstudy gets training go-ahead

Markerstudy has been granted 'Centre status' by the Institute of Leadership and Management, enabling it to tailor ILM programmes to suit staff needs.

Insurer | 13 Feb 2012 secure

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Markerstudy on good terms with Endsleigh despite settlement

Markerstudy continues to have an “amicable and professional relationship” with Endsleigh following a multi-million pound out of court settlement between the two firms, according to Markerstudy underwriting director Gary Humphreys.

Insurer | 18 Jan 2012 secure

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News analysis: Forensic claims analyst issues warning as insurers fail to focus on audits

A specialist forensic claims analyst has warned that insurers need to take claims auditing “far more seriously” in the wake of the High Court case brought 
against Endsleigh.

Claims | 29 Nov 2011 secure

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Igo4 and Markerstudy to deliver direct brands

Igo4 has secured a partnership deal with Markerstudy to deliver direct brands Zenith Insurance and Zenith Insurance Plus, set to go live today (24 November).

Broker | 22 Nov 2011 secure

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Perkins Slade rings the changes

Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days...

Broker | 22 Nov 2011 secure

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Markerstudy recruits group underwriting director

Markerstudy Group has appointed Darren Doughty as head of taxi.

Insurer | 16 Nov 2011 secure

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Endsleigh settles in £15.5m claims row

Ensleigh has confirmed that it has reached a “mutually acceptable agreement” with Southern Rock.

Insurer | 08 Nov 2011 secure

Comment

Lynn Rouse

Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest

This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...

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JLT chief executive Dominic Burke

Interview: JLT's Dominic Burke - a thoroughbred performer

Horseracing-mad Dominic Burke has huge ambitions for JLT, with a firm focus on international expansion, and he scotches...

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David Reed

View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains

Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David...

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Pitney Bowes 2012 Insurance Industry Report

2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business

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