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FCA clarifies approach to non-disclosure agreements
The Financial Conduct Authority has insisted non-disclosure agreements should not prevent whistleblowers working in insurance from sharing the discrimination or harassment they face with the watchdog.
Aon’s Kielty sees difficult year ahead and low growth for clients
Experts at the Biba 2024 conference session ‘What’s next for the economy?’, hosted by Clive Myrie, shared mixed outlooks for the UK, looking at regulation, labour market and upcoming election.
Insurance’s wealthiest figures revealed
Douw Steyn, founder of BGL Group, the parent of Compare the Market, has climbed 23 places to make it to 58th position on this year’s Sunday Times Rich List.
FCA overwhelmed by feedback on naming and shaming
Emily Shepperd, chief operating officer of the Financial Conduct Authority, has said the regulator will “really take our time” when considering its proposed plans to name firms it is investigating before any decision has been made.
Industry told not to worry about AI job losses
A panel on artificial intelligence held at the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference in Manchester assured the audience that they won’t be “replaced by robots”.
Aon’s carbon offering; Arch’s events cover; WTW’s war facility
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Winslow continues Direct Line management overhaul
Direct Line Group CEO Adam Winslow has continued his makeover of the insurer’s management team, appointing a new managing director of motor and chief strategy and investor relations officer.
Work from home is a battleground in war for talent
Broker boss Shona Robertson has said rivals with work from home policies are stopping her from achieving more office work time.
FCA lifts Gap restrictions on two firms
The Financial Conduct Authority has lifted its restrictions around guaranteed asset protection insurance for two firms.
McLarens reports data from 230 offices for sustainability certification
McLarens has collected carbon footprint data from 230 offices to become the first insurance sector company to gain the Planet Mark certification.
Zurich consolidates UK commercial and retail distribution teams
From 20 May, Zurich UK will consolidate its commercial and retail distribution teams into one unit for brokers accessing the business, Insurance Post can reveal.
Storah implores industry to ‘galvanise around underinsurance’
Speaking at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester, Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance CEO Jason Storah urged insurers and brokers to “galvanise around underinsurance”.
Insurance industry has huge role to play in raising awareness of Martyn’s Law
Experts at the 2024 British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference have flagged the huge role brokers and insurers have to play in raising awareness of the incoming legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorist attacks.
Biba CEO Trudgill reveals crushing weight of regulation on brokers in inaugural speech
Biba CEO Graeme Trudgill has urged the FCA to allow brokers a ‘period of stability’ so they can flourish and help the economy following years of rising regulatory workload.
Biba follows ABI in addressing premium finance
Less than a month after the Association of British Insurers published guidance for members providing premium finance to customers, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has followed suit.
Protesters target Biba conference with street theatre
Greater Manchester Stop EACOP coalition chose to protest at the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference because the insurance industry is the “Achilles’ heel” of the fossil fuel projects it is campaigning against, according to member Martin…
Allianz research does little to assuage underinsurance fears
Fewer than one in five small business owners have increased their sums insureds despite widespread concern over inflation, research by Allianz Commercial has found.
Biba defends centuries-old commission model
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has today launched a guide encouraging members to stick to the traditional commission model and warning of the dangers of straying from it.
Ransomware victims urged to consider alternatives to paying hackers
Insurance sector trade associations have collaborated with the National Cyber Security Centre on guidance that they hope will reduce ransom payments made by companies that fall prey to cyber attacks.
Pret parent company to ramp up insurance investment
JAB, the investment firm that owns Pret a Manger, has announced plans to build a global insurance platform.
Jensten restructures after £170m fundraise
Following the recent announcement of its £170m in fundraising, Jensten has announced a “strategic reorganisation” with the view “to triple the premium managed” by the MGA business within the next four years.
Movers and shakers who made Insurance Post’s Power List 2024 revealed
This year’s Insurance Post Power List reflects how claims inflation combined with the Consumer Duty caused some providers to shift their focus and disruptors found it is easier to send a rocket into space than enter the UK insurance market.
First Central cautiously enters home insurance market
First Central has launched a home insurance product line, with the firm planning to take a “cautious approach” to building its book.
Quote speed and data accessibility at top of brokers’ wish list
Aviva's broker barometer has put access to data and insight, and speed of quotes at the top of broker wish lists as insurer service continues to be a top challenge.