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Williams promoted at RSA to group underwriting director
Nathan Williams, chief underwriting officer - Scandinavia at RSA, has been promoted to group underwriting director at the UK-headquartered insurer.
#BibaFever 2016 - Inga Beale on SME
Lloyd's CEO on the challenges brokers face, the importance of SMEs to the market and the EU referendum.
Zurich returns to profit in Q1
Swiss-headquartered Zurich's after tax global profits fell 28% from $1.22bn (£845m) in the first quarter of 2015 to $875m (£607m) in Q1 2016.
#BibaFever 2016 - Brexit or Bremain
Did the debate on the upcoming EU referendum sway any delegates at Biba 2016?
Biba 2016: Brokers should look to industry disruptors to stay ahead
Insurers shouldn't be alone in tackling market disruption, it’s time for brokers to get in on the act, according to Axa Assistance.
#BibaFever 2016 - Who has the go to stand?
According to this year's tagline, Biba 2016 is the "go to place". But whose stand is the go to stand?
Biba 2016: Gordon Brown presents award to industry rising star
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown presented the Young Broker of the Year Award at Biba 2016.
Biba 2016: UK SME business remains key for Lloyd’s, says Inga Beale
Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale, pictured, has told Post SMEs remain an important part of the market’s plans.
Biba 2016: Guide for brokers on Insurance Act released
A new guide has been launched for brokers on how operate under the Insurance Act, which comes into force in August.
Biba 2016: Top Biba award goes to joint winners for first time
Bob Nicholls and Ian Raper have been named joint winners of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s top gong for contributions to the organisation.
Biba 2016: LV Broker gets chartered status
LV Broker has been awarded chartered status following formal presentation at Biba 2016 this afternoon (11 May).
Biba 2016: Swinton to open first branch under new structure in June
High-street broker Swinton will open a new branch in Preston on 1 June, which will be the first under its new branch model, Post can reveal.
Biba 2016: Biba ‘on track’ to develop flood insurance scheme for SMEs
A scheme to provide flood cover for most businesses should be launched by autumn this year, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Steve White announced today (11 May).
Biba 2016: Motor premiums rise but home rates fall in Q1
Private car premiums rose for the second quarter year, but rates for household insurance fell, according to the latest insurance price index from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Acturis.
Biba 2016: Biba forms cyber committee
"Firms of all sizes need to take action" against cyber risks, says the British Insurance Brokers' Association, which is setting up a committee of technical experts to provide its members with guidance on current risks and insurance available.
Biba 2016: Brokers need support for innovation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has called for more support for innovation in the insurance broking sector, in response to HM Treasury’s consultation paper on innovation for financial services.
Allianz's UK Q1 premiums fall as operating profits climb 43%
Allianz UK saw operating profits climb 43% in the first quarter of 2016 to £47.4m from £33.2m in the same quarter last year.
Allianz sees global profits and revenue fall in Q1
Global insurer Allianz's revenues and profits fell by 6.4% and 3.5% respectively in the first quarter of 2016.
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016: Entries now open
The entry process for the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific is now open.
Hong Kong's Nova hires Ben Chung as technical director
Hong Kong-headquartered broker Nova Insurance has appointed Ben Chung in a newly created role as technical director.
Carole Nash acquires Ageas Retail motorcycle books
Manchester-based insurance broker Carole Nash has reached an agreement to purchase the motorcycle insurance books of Ageas Retail, effective from 1 June.
Pet insurance aggregator to launch in May
A new pet aggregator site has been launched by Markerstudy, after it identified “a gap in the market”.
Average combined buildings and contents home policy remains unchanged in Q1
The cost of the average combined buildings and contents home insurance policy remained unchanged in the first quarter from the same period last year, according to the Association of British Insurer’s latest home insurance premium tracker.
RSA hires chief data officer
RSA has hired a chief data officer in order to develop a “new strategic capability” for the company.