Insurer
Legal Market: Joining forces
Mergers and acquisitions in legal markets show no sign of abating. But what is behind the desire to consolidate law firms, and what does it mean for the insurance industry?
Up to 600 jobs at risk following L&G restructure
Legal and General has warned that it may cut up to 600 jobs following the merging of its savings and annuities and protection divisions.
C-Suite: Prepare for the worst
A recent fire at an AIG building illustrated the importance of a strong crisis management plan.
Zurich appoints life CEO in Hong Kong
Zurich has appointed Paula Choi to the position of CEO of Zurich’s global life business in Hong Kong from 31 October.
Kiln offers discounted cover for unmanned aerial craft
Kiln has partnered with aviation training specialist Resource UAS to offer reduced pricing on hull and liability covers for remote piloted aerial crafts.
Majority of law firms obtain PI cover with rated insurer
A survey of nearly 500 law firms has found 13% sought professional indemnity cover with an unrated insurer before the end of the renewal period on 1 October.
Telematics: Long road ahead
Long hailed as the next big thing in motor insurance, telematics is still yet to really take off in the UK – so what’s holding it back?
Expert Analysis: Autumn watch
IGO4’s aggregator analysis reveals that while demand for motor quotes remains high, home insurance has stalled at a disappointing level.
Bupa acquires Quality HealthCare in Hong Kong
Health insurer Bupa has acquired Quality HealthCare Medical Services, the largest supplier of healthcare to businesses in Hong Kong, for $355m.
MAST security training courses receive UK government approval
The UK's Department of Transport’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
UK IFAs say increased insurance sector M&A likely
Results from a survey of more than 170 UK independent financial advisors show 87% of respondents consider more mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector to 2018 are likely.
Online giants touted as distribution competitors
Almost two thirds of European insurers consider competition in the distribution market in the next three years will come from non-insurance players such as Amazon and Google, a survey has found.
Online giants touted as distribution competitors
Almost two thirds of European insurers consider competition in the distribution market in the next three years will come from non-insurance players such as Amazon and Google, a survey has found.
LV Broker launches online cover notes
LV Broker is launching online cover notes for its commercial lines, which brokers can download and print from the web.
IFAs say increased insurance sector M&A likely
Results from a survey of more than 170 UK independent financial advisors show 87% of respondents consider more mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector to 2018 are likely.
Wunelli launches telematics down under
Telematics provider Wunelli has agreed a to provide telematics solutions to Australian insurer, Insurance Box, in what it claims is the first instance of usage-based motor policies in the market.
L&G bids for Co-op household book
Legal and General has placed a bid for the Co-operative Group’s household insurance book.
R&Q completes Fair run-off acquisition
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has acquired the entire issued share capital of Cyprus domiciled insurer and reinsurer Flagstone Alliance Insurance and Reinsurance from the Validus Group.
DWF welcomes 11-partner team from Greenwoods
Business law firm DWF has confirmed the transfer of a team of 50 people from specialist insurance law firm Greenwoods.
Sterling upgrades flagship policies
Sterling Insurance Group has made significant changes to its flagship household insurance policies, Executive Home and Executive Plus.
Cooper Gay and NMB deal finalised
Cooper Gay Swett and Crawford has finalised its acquisition of Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broking group Newman Martin and Buchan following Financial Conduct Authority approval of the deal.
Ambant eyes MGAs following launch of underwriting arm
Insurance market services company Ambant has launched Ambant Underwriting Services in a move to target underwriting teams setting up managing general agents.
Night curfews won’t work, warns Insure the Box
Banning young people from night-time driving would not help reduce premiums or improve driving behaviour, according to a report by Insure the Box.
PZU bids for state-owned Croatian insurer
Polish insurer PZU has made a bid for Croatian insurer Croatia Osiguranje, according to local media reports.