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Insurers sought to back new aggregator targeting UK’s Eastern Europeans
Broker targeting same demographic could follow launch of Global Market Compare
Insurance Fraud Register backers dismiss criticisms over slow progress
Hill Dickinson fraud boss Oakes says value of the IFR is ‘incredibly limited’.
ABI won’t fight for further Flood Re inclusions despite band H U-turn
Sources say association’s public backing is result of pressure from Westminster.
Editor's Comment: FCA finds itself in the crosshairs
It hasn’t taken long for the hunter to become the hunted and, with insurers smelling blood, the Financial Conduct Authority finds itself in the awkward position of being forced to account for its own actions.
Coface signs agreement with Nippon Export and Investment Insurance
Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) has signed an agreement with trade credit insurer Coface providing reinsurance for Japanese companies trading overseas.
Q+A: Brad Berg, vice president, energy, Asia-Pacific, AIG
Post interviews Singapore-based Brad Berg, head of energy and engineered risks, global property, Asia-Pacific, AIG about energy risks in Asia.
Brunner joins Metlife from American Express in Asia marketing role
Ralph Brunner has joined Metlife from American Express to become the insurer's chief marketing officer for the Asia region.
Allianz seeking applicants for scholarship programme
Allianz has opened applications to its scholarship programme for personal lines brokers.
Hip replacement ruling 'should deter forum shopping'
Product liability insurers have received a boost after a judge ruled that non EU claimants have no right to sue manufacturers under the consumer protection act.
Sabre sees profits leap as GWP decreases by £10m
Motor insurer Sabre recorded a post-tax profit of £43.4m in 2013; an increase on its 2012 result of £29.7m.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 10 April 2014
Penny is a massive prankster, and loves it when these things come off without a hitch.
Clifford Chance appointed to investigate FCA's conduct
A Clifford Chance lawyer has been appointed by the Financial Conduct Authority to carry out an inquiry into its handling of the announcement it would investigate the treatment of long-standing life insurance customers.
Bollington signs deal with Keycare on foster care product
Bollington Insurance Brokers has partnered with Keycare to include cover for lost and stolen keys in it home insurance product for foster carers.
Career development: Ethics breaches up 22% in CII figures
The latest figures from the Chartered Insurance Institute show a 22% spike in ethics breaches punished by its professional standards board.
Career development: Allianz Insurance's retail business granted chartered status
Allianz Insurance's retail business has been awarded chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career file: Ian Passmore - Passmore makes way as Zurich streamlines structure
Endsleigh managing director Ian Passmore is to step down as Zurich brings the business into a single management structure with the rest of its personal lines division.
Market Moves - 10 April 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Think about the future
Continuity planning myths include a demand on resources and significant organisation. How can mid-market firms use their expertise to reduce their exposure to loss – and how can insurers help?
Regional Review: Leeds
The fact that Leeds is a city on the up has not been lost on the regional insurance market, which counts a multitude of major insurers and a thriving community of brokers within its ranks.
Fraud Focus: A new tool to tackle fraud
Deferred Prosecution Agreements have long been a construct of US law, but since 24 February they are also now possible in England and Wales. So, what are DPAs, and are they relevant to insurance fraud?
C-Suite – MGA: How to keep stakeholders satisfied
The job of the MGA, a skilled balancing act of keeping various stakeholders happy, is not to be sniffed at.
C-Suite - Insurer: Why flood investment is needed
Flooding in the UK has highlighted the importance of a swift response to customers in need.
Expert Analysis: Spring summary
In his spring analysis, IGO4’s Tom Cooper examines the potential outcomes of the investigation into MFN clauses and highlights the difficult relationship between aggregators and brands.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Staying afloat
Staying afloat