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Interview: Wrisk co-founder Nigel Barton
Weeks away from launch, Wrisk co-founder Nigel Barton talks to Jonathan Swift about how his business hopes to change the insurance ‘dialogue’, the need for start-ups to forge partnerships with well-known brands, and why it is necessary for the UK to keep…
Top 30 European Insurers 2017 Ranking: A mixed year for insurers
Market conditions for European insurers are extremely challenging, with companies facing a wide range of difficulties. Some have had to restructure their books of business because of poor results in the past, although their ability to turn around…
Analysis: Renewables - Riding out the storm
The risk landscape in renewable energy is constantly changing and underwriters need to exercise proper due diligence, argues Fraser McLachlan, CEO of Gcube Underwriting.
Penny Black's Social Month: September 2017
Youth camp, yachting champs and getting damp
My other life: Andy Baldwin, cyclist
Andy Baldwin, marketing executive at NMU, is training for a 100-mile charity bike ride.
FSCS declares three insurance companies in default
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared three insurance companies in default.
Fixed costs for deafness claims proposed
The Civil Justice Council has published recommendations for fixed costs applying to noise induced hearing loss cases.
PIB buys childcare broker Morton Michel
PIB has acquired Croydon-based specialist broker Morton Michel, its tenth deal in 16 months.
Career Development: Eskimo launches training courses for disadvantaged people
Eskimo, a community interest company, is forming partnerships with financial services companies to reduce barriers to employment for disabled and disadvantaged people in the financial sector.
Career File: Jon Cawley, NFU Mutual
Jon Cawley set to take head of claims role at NFU Mutual
Watchstone CEO Mukerjee: 'There is no yard sale'
Indro Mukerjee, the outgoing CEO of Watchstone has admitted that while it might have been more “romantic” or “Hollywood” to have grown the business by acquisitions during his two year tenure, it would not have benefited shareholders long term.
Strike Club's Monaco operations moved to London
The Strike Club has closed its Monaco office after finding “sizable efficiencies” in moving its operations to London.
Law firms warned over handling of holiday sickness claims
Solicitors have been slapped with a warning over the handling of holiday sickness claims following evidence of rising fraud.
Munich Re Digital Partners to roll out ride-sharing digital platform
Munich Re Digital Partners has entered a partnership with ride-sharing platform Drover in order to provide fleet owners and ride sharing drivers with personalised policies.
Finch continues acquisition spree with fifth deal this year
Finch has made its fifth acquisition since being bought by Broker Network.
Charles Taylor sees profits tumble in H1
Charles Taylor saw pre-tax profits fall by 41% as a result of losses following the acquisition of Cega by the group last year.
Tokio Marine picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit EU hub
Tokio Marine has become the latest insurer to base its post-Brexit European hub in Luxembourg.
Editor's comment: Feel pride
Throughout the year at sports day, parent-teacher consultations, and music and dance recitals, I say to my son “as long as you try your best” no one can ask any more of you.
Interview: Meet the people making insurance more diverse
This month the Dive In festival returns, aiming to help insurance get fit for the future, highlighting the business case for diverse and inclusive workplaces and providing practical ideas and inspiration for how to bring about positive change. Post finds…
Co-op trials Facebook car insurance chatbot
Co-op Insurance is trialling the UK’s first car insurance chatbot via Facebook Messenger.
Broker Apprentice: Apply to take part today
Are you the best new broker in the business? Submit your application by 11 September to be in with a chance of winning Broker Apprentice 2017.
Novae backs Fiducia engineering facility
Fiducia MGA has launched an engineering facility with capacity provided by Lloyd’s syndicate Novae.
Gallagher boosts Scandinavian footprint with broker purchase
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Scandinavian property and casualty broker Nordic Försäkring & Riskhantering for an undisclosed sum.