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Biba 2013: Brokers urged to put multinational programmes ‘on the table’
Brokers need to put multinational programmes “on the table” when speaking with clients about their insurance options, according to Stephen Morton, vice president, multinational centre of excellence at AIG.
Cunningham Lindsey relaunches broker claims service
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has pulled back the curtains on a redesigned claims service for brokers, branded Broker One.
Cyclone Mahasen makes landfall "destroying thousands of homes"
The first tropical cyclone in the Northern Indian Ocean this season, Tropical Cyclone Mahasen, made landfall northwest of Chittagong, Bangladesh, at about 6am UTC on Thursday, May 16.
Mass welcomes the government's ‘reasoned’ approach to whiplash
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the government’s decision to defer the publication of its response to the whiplash consultation until the Transport Select Committee whiplash inquiry finalises.
BibaFever Episode Three: Man Versus Biba – the ultimate conference food challenge
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena wraps up, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BIBAFever.
Clear gains chartered broker status
Clear Insurance Management has been awarded chartered insurance broker status.
Xchanging appoints acting chief adjuster
Xchanging has announced Smanatha Oliver will fill the role of acting chief adjuster for professional and financial lines when Dennis McEleney departs next month.
BPF welcomes extension of flood agreement
The British Property Federation has welcomed the insurance industry’s decision to continue to offer flood insurance cover for a month beyond the end of the current agreement with the government.
This week's Asia highlights
Here are the top five highlights from Insurance Insight's Asian coverage this week.
BIBAFever Episode Three: Man Versus Biba – the ultimate conference food challenge
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena wraps up, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BIBAFever.
Biba 2013: Brokers urged to put multinational programmes ‘on the table’
Brokers need to put multinational programmes “on the table” when speaking with clients about their insurance options, according to Stephen Morton, vice-president of the multinational centre of excellence at AIG.
ABI agrees UK flood cover extension
The Association of British Insurers today confirmed to the government that they will continue to voluntarily meet their commitments to offering flood insurance for an extra month after the Statement of Principles expires on 30 June.
Biba 2014: Next stop Manchester
Closing the 2013 Biba conference, chief executive Steve White confirmed that next’s year’s event will be held in Manchester.
Biba 2013: Day one of BibaFever at Excel Arena
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena in London kicks off, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BIBAFever.
Biba 2013: FCA boss promises to take hard line on problem products
Industry players have been warned to “get their houses in order” by Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley, who has vowed to deal with potential problems with financial products before they take root.
Biba 2013: Insurers weigh up Biba risk transfer model
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is working with Deloitte and DAC Beachcroft on proposals to safeguard risk transfer for brokers, according to chief executive Steve White.
Burgess aims for success with tried-and-tested business model
Former British Insurance boss Simon Burgess is modelling his new venture British Money as a rival to his old firm.
Allianz to underwrite Drive Style motor offering
Allianz is to exclusively underwrite a new proposition from Drive Style Insure that bases the premium on each individual’s driving behaviour.
Biba 2013: Allianz boosting broker academy
Allianz is to expand its broker academy programme to offer training to personal lines brokers, Post can reveal.
Biba 2013: Insurers weigh up Biba risk transfer model
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is working with Deloitte and DAC Beachcroft on proposals to safeguard risk transfer for brokers, according to chief executive Steve White.
Biba 2013: Biba replaces White as compliance boss
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has filled the training and compliance vacancy left by Steve White in his move to chief executive.
ABI pushes Flood Re proposal as SoP extended
The Statement of Principles has been extended by one extra month while discussions over the long term solution for flood risk cover between the insurance industry and government continue.
LV prices £350m of subordinated debt
LV has priced £350m of lower tier two qualifying debt in a bid to improve its capital efficiency and support growth. The subordinated notes will be issued by its parent company Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society on 22 May 2013 with Barclays and HSBC…
Amlin announces Antwerp redundancies
Amlin Europe has announced “a small number” of redundancies at its Antwerp office.