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Obituary: Dan Francis, Clements
Dan Francis, the vice-president of global business development at broker Clements Worldwide has sadly passed away.
ABI calls for action on CMCs as motor policy prices rise
The average motor insurance premium rose slightly in the third quarter of 2015, according to the Association of British Insurers' Quarterly Motor Insurance Premium Tracker.
Talk Talk insurance policy questioned following latest cyber breach
Talk Talk will be facing “significant” costs in responding to its latest cyber attack if the firm does not have the required extension on its traditional insurance policy, industry experts have warned.
White Horse Insurance Ireland appoints Cega for emergency assistance
Assistance and claims provider Cega has been appointed to provide multi-lingual emergency assistance services for White Horse Insurance Ireland.
Allianz promotes Stuart to manage new northern trading region
Allianz Commercial has created a single trading region in the North West and Scotland and has promoted Alex Stuart to regional manager.
Marketform announces quartet of hires to M&A team
Specialist Lloyd's underwriter Marketform has hired four mergers and acquisitions specialists to spearhead a new team launched today (23 October).
Quiz of the week - 23 October 2015
Insurance swat or need to try harder? Find out with this week's just for fun quiz of the week.
Chubb shareholders approve Ace deal with 98% voting in favour
The Chubb Corporation has confirmed its shareholders have approved the previously announced merger agreement with Ace.
Quarter of a million uninsured drivers in first half of 2015 - Churchill
More than 250,000 motorists across England and Wales were handed penalty points for driving without insurance between January 2013 and June 2015, according to new analysis from Churchill Car Insurance.
Bluefin M&A pipeline strong with two 2015 purchases yet to be announced
Bluefin has completed two further acquisitions in 2015 that it is yet to formerly announce, in addition to the purchase of Bennett Fozzard in May.
Lloyd's approves first Mexican insurer to join platform
Lloyd's has given in principle approval for the Mexican insurer Patria Re to join its platform.
Questgates loses out as Zurich reveals its loss adjusting panel
Questgates is the main loser on the Zurich loss adjusting panel, which features Criterion for the first time.
Q3 motor premiums increase 4.8%, AA Index shows
Average motor premiums rose 4.8% in the three months to 30 September 2015, while over the past 12 months the average policy price has increased 9.2%, results from the AA premium index show.
FCA proposes changes to improve communication
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation about how the financial services sector can improve communication with customers.
Bluefin creates merged retail broking division in business restructure
Bluefin has merged its commercial and corporate divisions to create one national retail broking division, the company announced today.
Calera Capital completes purchase of RFIB majority stake
Calera Capital has closed its deal to acquire a majority stake in RFIB Holdings following the completion of all shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Applied Net 2015: Client self service and mobile developments unveiled
Applied Systems has rolled out Applied CSR24 2016, the latest online self-service solution, to UK brokers.
Volvo to accept full liability for autonomous vehicle crashes
Volvo Cars is to accept full liability whenever one of its cars is in autonomous mode, CEO Håkan Samuelsson has announced.
ERS promotes Willis to operations director
Motor insurer ERS has promoted head of personal injury claims Donna Willis to the newly created role of operations director.
Axa foresees driverless car revolution
Driverless cars are almost a reality and have the potential to revolutionise peoples’ lives, according to David Williams, Axa UK’s head of underwriting.
Ex-Towergate brokers launch sports and leisure MGA
A trio of former Towergate brokers have joined forces to launch a managing general agent specialising in the sports and leisure sector.
Prudential UK CEO departs
Life insurance giant Prudential has announced its UK and Europe CEO Jackie Hunt is to leave the company with immediate effect.
ABI defends position on diverted profits tax after Insurer Nation criticism
The Association of British insurers has defended its actions on diverted profits tax after coming in from criticism from insurers.
Zurich looking at new look loss adjusting panel following review
Regulation and consolidation driving insurers’ decision-making process