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PPL binds first standalone terrorism risk
The first standalone terrorism risk was bound on the London Market’s electronic placing platform within the first hour of trading yesterday morning.
Capsicum DA appoints Paul Godfrey as director
Capsicum Delegated Authority has appointed Paul Godfrey as director.
Dual Group appoints Richard Clapham as regional CEO for UK and Europe
Dual Group has appointed Richard Clapham as regional CEO of Dual Europe, and CEO of Dual UK.
Brightside signs new motor agreement with Covea Insurance
Brightside Group has signed a new agreement with Covea Insurance, following Markerstudy's withdrawal of agency with the Group in May.
Insurers welcome driverless cars consultation paper
Insurers have welcomed the consultation paper released today by the Department for Transport on the use of autonomous cars on the road.
Aviva launches campaign to increase customer clarity on insurance
Aviva has launched a campaign to remove uncertainty and increase confidence in the way insurance works with enhancements to its small business packaged policies.
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French lobby groups join forces following Brexit
Two French lobby groups have combined to form the French Insurance Federation, representing over 99% of the local market.
Driverless cars could be used 'as a potential weapon', says Axa
Driverless cars could be vulnerable to cyber attacks and could even be used as a “potential weapon" in a city, a report from Axa has warned.
20% of financial services jobs 'could be lost following Brexit'
A fifth of jobs in London’s financial services industry could be relocated because of Brexit.
Consultation starts on 'revolutionary' changes to insurance over driverless cars
A major consultation on the use of autonomous cars has been launched officially today by the Department for Transport.
Aviva to be hit by Homeserve deal
Aviva is to be hit by the effects of its UK general insurance underwriting profitability due to its recent deal to underwrite Homeserve’s home assistance products.
15 insurers agree to link bonuses to gender diversity
Fifteen insurance firms have signed up to a new government charter designed to improve gender diversity in senior positions within the sector.
London Market Group's PPL to go live
The London Market Group's new electronic placing platform – PPL - has begun trading.
Compare the Market IPO could be worth £2bn
The group behind price comparison site Compare the Market, is considering an initial public offering next year valued at £2bn.
Smartdriverclub Insurance could be 'game changer' for the insurance industry
Gibraltor based managing general agent Smartdriverclub has launched its new motor insurance telematics concept.
Price of comprehensive car insurance rises by 19%
Average comprehensive car insurance prices have seen an increase of 19% during the second quarter of 2016 while third party, fire and theft policies reached their most expensive since 2006.
LV Group eCommerce director Paul Wishman to leave at the end of July
Paul Wishman, LV Group eCommerce Director, will be leaving the company at the end of July to pursue other opportunities.
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Former Aviva manager found guilty of stealing over £5000
A former Aviva customer manager has been ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work after stealing more than £5000 from his employers.
One in 10 Brits risk voiding their travel insurance by not declaring pre-existing conditions
As many as 1.8m travelling Brits are putting their insurance at risk by not declaring pre-existing medical conditions.
Allianz launches enhanced commercial motor trade proposition
Allianz has launched an enhanced commercial motor trade proposition following research among its broker and customer base.
Asplin committed to criminal court over Das legal case
Former Das CEO Paul Asplin and five others were committed for trial, at a magistrates' court hearing today.
Bluefin acquires Osbornes Insurance Oxford
Bluefin has expanded its presence in Oxford through its acquisition of former network member Osbornes Insurance.