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Blog: Options to access the EEA market after Brexit
Kieran Jones, head of insurance and partner at Weightmans, explains how insurers may continue to write business in the European Economic Area after Brexit.
Penny Black's Social World: December 2017
Astronauts, assault courses and an art bonus
ABI highlights £35bn industry contribution to UK economy
Insurers and long term savings firms paid out £160m to customers last year, the equivalent to the cost of around 700 houses.
Iain Laws joins Ardonagh to oversee health division
Jelf executive Iain Laws has joined Ardonagh Group as CEO for healthcare.
Policy Castle partners with smart home security system provider
Policy Castle has partnered with smart home security system provider, Cocoon, to provide its customers with discounted home insurance policy.
Deakin appointed deputy CEO of Ardonagh
Janice Deakin has been appointed deputy CEO of Ardonagh.
Neon appoints Tim Overton as head of pricing
Neon has appointed Tim Overton to the newly created role of head of pricing.
Blog: Insurers need to manage currency risks
George Chapman, in charge of fund and institutional sales at Afex, explains how insurers can manage currency risks after the fall in sterling following the UK's vote to leave the European Union.
My Other Life: Lee Venamore, Covéa, football referee
Venamore, regional manager South for Covéa, spends his spare time refereeing football
Cunningham Lindsey and Sedgwick are ‘complementary businesses’
Cunningham Lindsey and new owner Sedgwick are “complementary” businesses, the CEO of the claims firm said.
Sedgwick to buy Cunningham Lindsey
US firm Sedgwick has acquired loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey for an undisclosed amount.
Direct Line offers Tesla owners a discount for using autopilot
Direct Line is offering Tesla owners a 5% discount on their premiums for using the ‘autopilot’ feature.
Justice Committee launches whiplash inquiry
The Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into the government’s proposals for raising the small claims limit for personal injury.
Davies Group boosts tech investment with innovation lab launch
Davies Group has launched an innovation lab to boost investment in technology and digital transformation.
Saga makes 90 redundancies across business
Saga has made 90 employees redundant across the business.
FCA fines Bluefin £4m for misleading customers
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Bluefin over £4m for failing to provide information to its customers about Bluefin’s independence in a way that was clear, fair and not misleading.
LV reveals GI executive team as part of Allianz partnership
LV as revealed the executive team that will lead the general insurance business as part of its strategic partnership with Allianz.
RSA tie up with Nationwide to add £180m of premium
RSA has launched a partnership with Nationwide Building Society that is expected to add over a million home customers to the insurer’s books.
Insurance firms listed in FCA sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced 18 firms will join its third regulatory sandbox cohort, including three working in the insurance sector.
Sabre's value climbs on stock market debut
Sabre Insurance’s valuation rose 9% to roughly £630m in the first hour of its London Stock Exchange debut this morning.
Editor's comment: The tech revolution
While the Odgen discount rate changes hit the headlines, and terrorist attacks, the Grenfell Tower fire and the hurricanes in the US dominated the year, 2017 will definitely be remembered in the global insurance industry for its technological…
Former Lloyd’s management director Tom Bolt joins AIG
AIG has named former Lloyd’s performance management director Tom Bolt as chief underwriting officer, general insurance.
Hiscox Re names underwriting director
Hiscox has named Megan McConnell as director of underwriting for Hiscox Re in London.
Marsh set to resume control over support services from Capita
Marsh is set to resume control over its Norwich-based client support services following the conclusion of its 10 year partnership with Capital Re.