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Dive In: Marsh UK CEO decries lack of female 'pipeline' for senior roles
Marsh UK CEO Chris Lay has decried the lack of a 'pipeline' of women in line for senior roles, urging for flexible working as a possible solution.
Ardonagh Group swoops in for Swinton
The Ardonagh Group has struck up a deal with Covéa to acquire Swinton for £165m.
Analysis: The real risks of business travel
Business travel insurance might cover the same risks as leisure policies but, because it underwrites and compensates differently, it places a much stronger emphasis on risk management
Dive In: Insurance companies urged to support social mobility
Human resources departments in the insurance industry need to start supporting social mobility in the same way they’ve been promoting gender balance and ethnic diversity, a Dive In panel heard.
Start-up motor MGA to target £20m premium in first year
Motor managing general agent Hedgehog aims to reach £20m in gross written premium in its first year of operations, following its launch in Q4.
Biba promotes Martin Bridges to corporate affairs manager
Martin Bridges has taken on the role of Corporate Affairs Manager at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Honcho delays launch until 2019
Honcho has become the first ‘reverse auction marketplace’ to gain Biba associate membership, but the firm alleges that software house delays have pushed its launch date back
MGAs roundtable: What does the future hold for managing general agents?
Nimble and niche, managing general agents have carved themselves a sizeable market share. A roundtable organised by Post, in association with RSA, discussed how these strengths equip them for the future
Insurers warn of red tape burden from EU green cards
Insurers have warned of an extra layer of bureaucracy for drivers in the form of ‘green card’ permissions to drive in Europe, if a no deal Brexit occurs.
Ratings agencies shift Marsh outlook to negative over JLT deal
Marsh’s whirlwind acquisition of JLT surprised ratings agencies, as it was a “larger” deal than expected from the world’s biggest broker.
Supply chain focus: How ADAS is shifting the goalposts in motor repair
With positive claims experience being one of the most important aspects of policyholder retention, the impact of the supplier on their journey will come under increased scrutiny. And motor claims is no different writes Pete Marsden of National…
Supply chain focus: How TPAs view the changing landscape
Supply chain procurement continues to evolve against a backdrop of consolidation among both insurers and third party administrators. Edward Murray looks at how tendering is changing from the demands on suppliers to the length of partnerships
Supply chain focus: Aligning cultures when choosing partners
With an increasing focus on CSR and technology, choosing partners that can align with an insurer's core values has arguably never been more important. Edward Murray looks at the factors supply chain managers now consider important when choosing the…
Pioneer names former XL Catlin CEO as boss
Former XL Catlin UK CEO Andrew McMellin has been named CEO of Pioneer Underwriters.
Axa XL announces replacement for Paul Jardine
Paul Greensmith has been appointed CEO of the newly-formed company Axa XL, replacing Paul Jardine.
Ex-CBL firm EISL to launch new products after MBO
Exclusive: Former CBL-owned wholesale broker European Insurance Services Ltd will look to launch new products following its management buyout.
Co-op hits out at software viability in IBM legal dispute
Exclusive: Co-op said there were "deficiencies" in Innovation Group’s software, in the latest installment in its case against IBM.
CBL broker EISL stages management buyout
Exclusive: The administrators of CBL have sold UK-based European Insurance Services Ltd in a private equity-backed management buyout.
ERS owners explore potential sale
The owner of Lloyd’s motor insurer ERS is exploring the potential for a sale of the business.
Zurich settles two claims from Westminster terror attacks
Exclusive: Two victims of the Westminster terror attacks have had compensation paid by Zurich, the insurer of the hire car.
Analysis: Application interrogation
People who want to insure their home can’t always answer technical questions about their property. Insurers are calling on digital technologies to overhaul the whole application process
Amanda Blanc makes first appearance as ABI chair
Amanda Blanc made her first appearance as the Association of British Insurers’ chair, as the insurer body debuted new research.
Zurich CUO takes on RSA UK role
RSA has hired Zurich's Adrian Sweeney as the chief underwriting officer for its UK corporate and international business.
Lloyd’s sees diminished results even as it shrugs off 2017 losses
Lloyd’s H1 pre-tax profit was down 51% on the same period last year, even as the Corporation saw improvements in its combined ratio.