United Kingdom (UK)
Aggregator websites now 'significant' distribution channel in Europe
Price comparison websites are now a “very significant” distribution channel for car and home insurance across Continental Europe.
Finch becomes Broker Network's first regional broker buy
Broker Network has bought commercial broker Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers.
Russell Higginbotham appointed IIL president
Russell Higginbotham, global head of life and health products for Swiss Re, has been appointed as the new president of the Insurance Institute of London.
Regulation is 'number one threat to insurer investment'
UK insurers view regulatory risk as the number one concern effecting a firms’ investment strategy, according to the global insurance survey.
Global Risk Partners acquires SLK
Global Risk Partners has announced the acquisition of commercial and personal insurance broker SLK General Insurance Services.
Sure Thing to launch underwriting arm
Insurance broker Sure Thing will launch its own underwriting arm within the next year.
Skipton and Legal & General sign five year distribution deal
Skipton Building Society and Legal & General have announced a five year general insurance distribution agreement.
Google France looks to re-enter insurance market amid talks with insurers
Google's French division is seeking partnerships with insurance companies to work across some of its businesses including smart-tech provider Nest.
Chubb expands UK cyber risk capabilities
Chubb has expanded its cyber risk engineering capabilities in the UK and Ireland.
Cold calling ban on solicitors could be dropped by SRA
The rule which bans solicitors from cold-calling members of the public could be dropped as part of the Solicitors Regulation Authority handbook review, prompting lawyers and insurers to urge against the move.
Neil Galjaard appointed divisional MD of Markel UK
Markel International has appointed Neil Galjaard as divisional managing director of Markel UK.
Cooper Gay rebrands as Ed
Cooper Gay has rebranded itself to Ed as newly inducted CEO Steve Hearn continues to put his stamp on the Lloyd's wholesale broker.
Insurtech booms as investment triples in the UK
Investment in insurtech so far this year is already triple that of the whole of last year, making it one of the UK's fastest growing sectors.
Brexit will not affect UK Gibraltar business relationship, says Hastings
In light of Hasting’s strong financial results today, chief financial officer Richard Hoskins has said that the group is not concerned about Brexit affecting its growth.
Zurich UK sees hike in profits despite strong stance on new business
Zurich UK has seen business operating profit and combined operating ratio significantly improve in the first half of 2016, despite an 8.1% drop in gross written premiums.
Euro 2016: Slovakia v England chemicals match-up - Final score 3:4
Slovakia is meeting England in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Wales v Slovakia automotive match-up - Final score 4:4
Wales is meeting Slovakia in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of automotive industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: England v Russia ICT industry match-up - Final score 4:2
England is meeting Russia in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of information communications technology industry performances and trading risks?
Willis Towers Watson unveils Great Britain leadership team
Willis Towers Watson has confirmed a number of senior leadership roles within its Great Britain business.
Hiscox opens £19m York office
Hiscox has today (2 December) opened its office in York, a £19m investment.
Brokers expect to benefit from Zurich's cost-cutting programme
Zurich’s decision to implement a cost-cutting initiative that will result in up to 440 UK redundancies has been welcomed by brokers who believe that removing a layer of management will produce tighter relationships with regional branches.
Allianz promotes Stuart to manage new northern trading region
Allianz Commercial has created a single trading region in the North West and Scotland and has promoted Alex Stuart to regional manager.
British Money exits PPI, moves to motor
Payment protection insurance seller British Money has announced it is leaving the scandal-hit sector and moving into the motor insurance market.
You Gov research highlights lack of smartphone insurance
Despite the UK having the highest levels of smartphone ownership in the world, only around one fifth of users have insurance for their device, according to new research from You Gov and Assurant Solutions.