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AA holds talks over insurance business sale to Hastings
The AA and Hastings have held talks over a potential general insurance partnership.
Ageas' Andy Watson's wish list for returning MPs
As goverment returns to business, Andy Watson, CEO of Ageas UK, reminds MPs that there are still three major areas of policy affecting insurance that need to be properly addressed before insurers can begin to control and then reduce customer premiums.
Chubb chooses Paris as post-Brexit base
Chubb today revealed that the company intends to locate its European Union headquarters in France if the United Kingdom leaves the EU as expected in 2019.
CFC Underwriting introduces dark web monitoring tool
CFC Underwriting has launched a dark web monitoring tool for its cyber insurance policyholders.
Principal Insurance recruits ex-Autonet boss
Principal Insurance has recruited Penny Wardale to the newly created boardroom position of HR, training and compliance director.
Lloyd’s sets sights on underinsured markets: Vandendael
Underinsured markets represent a major opportunity for Lloyd’s, the markets chief commercial officer has said.
Lloyd’s executive slams 'unsustainable' low interest rates
Lloyd’s of London chief commercial officer, Vincent Vandendael has slammed low interest rates as "unsustainable".
Ex-RSA employee sentenced after submitting £270,000 in fraudulent claims
An ex-RSA employee has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a number of fraud offences totalling to £270,000.
Am Trust applies to combine three syndicates
Am Trust has applied to Lloyd’s for approval to combine its three fully aligned non-life syndicates under one management.
UK General appoints Vicky Hodgson as COO
UK General has appointed Vicky Hodgson as chief operating officer.
Confused announces Louise O'Shea as CEO following Coriat's departure
Confused has hired Louise O’Shea as its new CEO, taking over from Martin Coriat following his departure from the company in July this year.
Insurers must rethink risk management: Aon
The insurance sector needs to rethink its approach to risk management in order to drive innovation and take advantage of technological change, said Aon's global CEO of analytics.
Home and motor insurers face £100m bill from GDPR
Home and motor insurers are facing an estimated bill of £100m due to not being able to contact historic customers after the General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect next year.
Three motor service providers acquired under new holding group AGL
Three brands in the vehicle repair, claims and technology sectors have been acquired under holding group AGL, which launched today.
Blog: How insurers can use data analytics to differentiate their products
Insurers shouldn't use data analytics just to drive efficiencies but also to innovate in terms of risk management, writes Paul Dix, insurance strategy consultant at CGI UK.
Covéa's Lisa Meigh on why the apprenticeship levy is not just another tax
Many companies have written off the apprenticeship levy that came into force in April as another tax but Lisa Meigh, director of HR and Learning at Covéa Insurance, sees a pot to further future generations of insurance workers.
Sciemus to rebrand after securing investing partnership
Specialty Lloyd’s managing general agent Sciemus is set to rebrand after securing an investing partnership with HSCM Bermuda.
Beale calls for ‘urgent’ flood insurance reform
Hurricane Harvey and Irma both highlight the problem of inadequate flood insurance and need for reform in the United States, Inga Beale has said.
Lloyd’s catastrophe exposure driving ratings downgrade
The current catastrophe exposure of Lloyd’s has left the market vulnerable, Fitch Ratings has said.
ILS reform could be 'too little too late' for UK, says AM Best
The London Market may have missed its chance to become a centre for insurance-linked securities despite a working structure expected in the next few weeks, said AM Best’s head of Europe.
150 jobs at risk in L&G's Hove office
As many as 150 jobs are reportedly at risk as Legal & General plans to move its GI unit from Hove to Birmingham.
Moorhouse appoints Asif John as group director of pricing
Moorhouse Group, which consists of online brokers Construct a Quote, Black & White and Xbroker, has hired Asif John as group director of pricing, actuarial and analytics.
Ogden decision to curb reinsurance pricing rises
Reinsurance pricing will only increase modestly at January renewals as a result of the government’s Ogden announcement.
Lloyd's report pegs Miami windstorm at $131bn as Irma heads for Florida
Hurricane Irma could see industry property losses of $131bn, according Lloyd's realistic disaster scenario analysis.