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Allianz and LV to merge claims operations
Allianz has started the process to merge the claims operations of both Allianz Commercial and Allianz Personal, which includes LV, Insurance Post can reveal.
PIB takes Howden to court over team exodus
PIB Group has launched legal proceedings in the High Court against Howden and several individuals, including founder and CEO David Howden.
Aon doubling new business going into 2025 compared to 2024
Aon UK and Ireland CEO Jane Kielty has told Insurance Post that Aon has “twice as much new work” with existing clients and double the number of new clients going into 2025 than it did going into 2024.
FCA stops potential ghost broker from trading
The Financial Conduct Authority has stopped Arthur Temlett, trading as Abacus Insurance Consultants, from carrying out any regulated activities, including acting as an insurance broker.
Donaldson to return to Ardonagh following Atlanta merger
Emma Rawlinson has been promoted to the role of CEO Markerstudy Distribution, as her predecessor Ian Donaldson returns to Ardonagh.
Aviva responds after Palestine Action targets Bristol site
Aviva has confirmed its Bristol site remains open despite activists from Palestine Action targeting the office this morning.
Aventum Group pledges $12m to bring tech entirely in-house
Aventum is committing a $12m (£9.8m) investment in technology over two years to create a proprietary tech function entirely inhouse across all global operations.
Chancellor to sit down with top insurance bosses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to host various forums with financial services bosses over the coming weeks, including with senior executives from the insurance and reinsurance industries.
Climate protesters fail in attempt to cut insurer comms
Climate protesters Shut The System have claimed to hit major insurers by cutting communication cables yesterday (20 January). However, disruption appears to be minimal.
Court kicks off fortnight of Covid BI hearings
Two key appeals relating to Covid-era business interruption disputes are set to be heard by the Court of Appeal in the coming weeks, with the first of two hearings beginning today (21 January).
PRA CEO tells Starmer his main focus is stability
Sam Woods, CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority, has written to prime minister Keir Starmer promising to support the Labour government’s growth goal.
EY steps away from Direct Line following Aviva deal
Insurance Post understands EY has stepped down as service provider for Direct Line Group as a result of the deal with Aviva.
FCA CEO promises focus on growth in letter to prime minister
CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority, Nikhil Rathi, has written to prime minister Keir Starmer promising growth will be a “cornerstone” of the regulator’s strategy through to 2030.
Acorn acquires MyPolicy; Sedgwick’s repairs initiative; Bridgehaven’s head of claims
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Cila President outlines plan to avoid future FOS roastings
Adam Humphrey, president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, has revealed changes at the professional body that should prevent the Financial Ombudsman Service criticising the sector again.
New City minister promises Labour will unlock broker potential
Less than 24 hours after replacing Tulip Siddiq as City minister, the new holder of the post Emma Reynolds has promised to partner with brokers to help them achieve growth.
Which? argues insurers aren’t meeting Consumer Duty requirements
Which? is calling for the Financial Conduct Authority to crack down on bad practices from insurers, following research revealing the struggles people face when choosing insurance policies.
City minister Siddiq is replaced by Reynolds
Less than 24 hours before she was due to appear at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s Manifesto launch, Tulip Siddiq has resigned as Treasury minister and been replaced by Labour MP Emma Reynolds.
Lloyd’s broker CEO under investigation for sexual misconduct
Insurance Post understands the CEO of a Lloyd’s broker is under investigation for sexual misconduct and drug use, among other things.
Aviva accused of ‘greenwashing’ by campaigners over tree removal
Aviva has drawn criticism from the residents of Wivenhoe, Essex, over plans to chop down a 120-year-old oak tree to tackle nearby subsidence.
Eddie Longworth named e2e CEO
Eddie Longworth, founder and director of JEL Consulting, has been named CEO of e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management.
IS2 more than doubles revenue in three years
In 2024, IS2 has reported a 50% growth in revenue compared with the previous year, contributing to the firm growing revenue by 125% since 2021.
Impact of LA wildfires on insurers laid bare
As insurers brace for billions of dollars of losses due to the damage done by the Los Angeles wildfires, experts have warned it could take years to rebuild the homes of Hollywood stars.
QuestGates buys Brownsword; Woodgate & Clark integration; Vitality’s health CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.