Insurer
Tey swaps Chubb for Beazley in Singapore
Nicholas Tey has left global insurer Chubb to join Beazley in Singapore.
Jelf and Bluefin's Phil Barton on the Ogden rate
There have been many column inches devoted to the impact of Ogden discount rates on the motor and liability insurance markets since its unforeseen reduction to minus 0.75% in March this year. Jelf and Bluefin's CEO Phil Barton takes a closer look.
Beazley's H1 profit up 6% thanks to speciality lines and investment gains
Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley reported a 6% rise in first-half pre-tax profit, thanks to growth in its US specialty lines business and investment gains.
This week: Planning, predictions and packing
I am most definitely a planner. Being organised usually tops my list of attributes in appraisals and most of my life as a busy working mum is run by lists. In fact the holiday I'm just about to fly off to has been two years in the planning.
FSCS refunds £8.3m to Gable policyholders
Premiums worth £8.3m have been returned to former policyholders of Gable Insurance through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Blog: Wearable tech as a way into the young HNW market
Brokers can use wearable technology as a way to enter the high-net-worth and mid-net-worth market, especially its young segment, advises Sarah Willoughby, art and private client development director at Ecclesiastical.
Insurance could cut natural disaster bill for developing nations by $11bn, says RMS
New types of insurance could cut the costs of natural disasters for poorer countries and reduce the amount of humanitarian aid needed, according to a new report.
Nexus enters US market with Zon Re deal
Specialty managing general agent Nexus Group has acquired US personal accident treaty reinsurance MGA Zon Re.
Questgates appoints Ganson to its board
Colin Ganson has been appointed to the board of Questgates after taking part in the restructure and reorganisation of the firm’s property division.
On-demand insurance provider receives £1.2m in funding
Pay-as-you-go insurance provider, Zego has raised £1.2 million in a seed funding round following the launch of its first product led by Aviva.
Flood Re to grow policies by 50%
Flood Re will increase the number of policies by 50% by next year, its CEO said.
134 staff cut as Call Connection goes into administration
Insurance lead generator Call Connection has gone into administration, cutting 134 staff.
Sequel enters partnership with fintech underwriter
Software specialist, Sequel Business Solutions has entered long-term partnership with fintech underwriting company, Elseco.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2017 shortlist now available
Aviva, Allianz and Zurich are among the firms leading the way in terms of the shortlist for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2017.
Aviva sells Friends Provident International for £340m
Following a strategic review UK-headquartered insurer Aviva is selling the international arm of Friends Provident to International Financial Group subsidiary RL360 Holding Co.
Analysis: Fighting for cover
Military personnel struggle to find motor and household insurance adapted to their circumstances. Should general insurers leave that market to specialists?
Justice departs as IAG creates single Australia division
The CEO of Australian insurer's IAG consumer division Anthony Justice has decided to leave the company after six years following the creation of a single Australia division for the firm.
Firms that have made Brexit contingency plans may face difficulties, FCA says
The Financial Conduct Authority said Brexit contingency plans of some companies could cause them "difficulties" in future.
Motor premiums see biggest spike ever following Ogden
Motor premiums have seen the biggest rise “ever recorded” owing to the government’s decision to raise Insurance Premium Tax and cut the discount rate.
Blog: Making life-or-death decisions for your customer
Could you and your providers be trusted to come up with an innovative solution to save your customer's life, asks Chris Knight, head of corporate services, CEGA Group.