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UK IFAs say increased insurance sector M&A likely
Results from a survey of more than 170 UK independent financial advisors show 87% of respondents consider more mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector to 2018 are likely.
Online giants touted as distribution competitors
Almost two thirds of European insurers consider competition in the distribution market in the next three years will come from non-insurance players such as Amazon and Google, a survey has found.
Online giants touted as distribution competitors
Almost two thirds of European insurers consider competition in the distribution market in the next three years will come from non-insurance players such as Amazon and Google, a survey has found.
LV Broker launches online cover notes
LV Broker is launching online cover notes for its commercial lines, which brokers can download and print from the web.
IFAs say increased insurance sector M&A likely
Results from a survey of more than 170 UK independent financial advisors show 87% of respondents consider more mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector to 2018 are likely.
Wunelli launches telematics down under
Telematics provider Wunelli has agreed a to provide telematics solutions to Australian insurer, Insurance Box, in what it claims is the first instance of usage-based motor policies in the market.
Axa plans initiative roll out to create efficiency for brokers
An Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary motor insurance initiative is to be expanded to household products by quarter two of next year.
L&G bids for Co-op household book
Legal and General has placed a bid for the Co-operative Group’s household insurance book.
R&Q acquires Cypriot firm from Validus
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has acquired the entire issued share capital of Cyprus domiciled Flagstone Alliance Insurance and Reinsurance from Validus Group.
R&Q completes Fair run-off acquisition
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has acquired the entire issued share capital of Cyprus domiciled insurer and reinsurer Flagstone Alliance Insurance and Reinsurance from the Validus Group.
Biba announces a customer focus 2014 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed the theme for its 2014 conference as Customer, Customer, Customer.
DWF welcomes 11-partner team from Greenwoods
Business law firm DWF has confirmed the transfer of a team of 50 people from specialist insurance law firm Greenwoods.
Sterling upgrades flagship policies
Sterling Insurance Group has made significant changes to its flagship household insurance policies, Executive Home and Executive Plus.
Cooper Gay and NMB deal finalised
Cooper Gay Swett and Crawford has finalised its acquisition of Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broking group Newman Martin and Buchan following Financial Conduct Authority approval of the deal.
Charles Taylor appoints MD for North America
Charles Taylor Adjusting has promoted Bob Moore to the new position of managing director, North America.
Ambant eyes MGAs following launch of underwriting arm
Insurance market services company Ambant has launched Ambant Underwriting Services in a move to target underwriting teams setting up managing general agents.
Bluefin unveils new sport director
Bluefin Insurance has appointed David Miller as director of Bluefin Sport for Scotland.
Night curfews won’t work, warns Insure the Box
Banning young people from night-time driving would not help reduce premiums or improve driving behaviour, according to a report by Insure the Box.
PZU bids for state-owned Croatian insurer
Polish insurer PZU has made a bid for Croatian insurer Croatia Osiguranje, according to local media reports.
MAST security training courses receive government approval
The Department of Transport’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
Staddon named MD of the MGAA
Peter Staddon has been appointed as the first managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Ambant launches MGA support firm
Ambant, the Lloyd’s of London and international insurance market services company has launched MGA service provider Ambant Underwriting Services.
China and Asean countries agree to $1trn of trade investment by 2020
China and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) agreed at this week's Asean conference to upgrade two-way trade to $1trn by 2020.
Huge powerful typhoon heading towards India
A potentially destructive storm called Phailin is heading towards India this weekend.