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Markerstudy eyes up acquisitions and unveils claims management solution
Markerstudy has combined three of its most recent acquisitions into a new integrated FNOL and claims management solution called Synchronicity.
Biba 2013: CFC launches cyber policy
CFC has launched CPM a cyber policy that the specialist lines underwriting agency says has been redesigned to tackle the issue of cyber crime faced by companies operating across different territories around the world including the “new” crimes of…
Strong market competition dents Ageas total income
Ageas UK has reported a 38% increase in net profit to £19.4m in the first quarter of 2013 (Q1 2012: £14.1m) while the combined operating ratio improved to 99.9% (Q1 2012: 102.3%).
Midwives professional indemnity: Communication breakdown with PI specialists leaves ball in coalition’s court
Government tasked to intervene as midwives’ insurance talks corrode
Leader: A tale of two acquisitions
Making an acquisition is never easy. There are due diligence reviews to be done to ensure a potential target business works in terms of overall strategy, and that there are no hidden surprises, while the most successful deals are founded on sound…
Quindell model calls for clarity after shares plummet
Speed and volume of deals have caused confusion
Tax Avoidance: Insurers warned over tax avoidance after WHA loses appeal in NIG VAT case
VAT not recoverable in offshore scheme involving NIG, Crystal and Viscount
The changing face of political risk cover
Traditionally political risk has been seen as an insurance product designed to protect businesses operating in the emerging markets and politically volatile areas of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Aviva offshores 600 jobs to India
The UK union Unite has accused Aviva of betraying its UK workforce by offshoring hundreds of back office life insurance processing jobs to India.
Interview: Jon Hancock and Dan Wilkinson: Building bridges with brokers
RSA Commercial managing director Jon Hancock and recently appointed mid-market regions director Dan Wilkinson, the former Willis UK Retail chief executive, discuss broker plans for Biba and beyond.
Aviva resurrects General Accident brand for motor market
Aviva is targeting parents seeking to purchase their children's car insurance with its new motor proposition after resurrecting its General Accident brand.
Lloyd's broker Ropner develops new system with Northdoor
IT solutions provider Northdoor has agreed a partnership deal with independent Lloyd’s broker Ropner Insurance Services, to deliver a new broking system to the insurance market.
In Series: Technology: Leaving your legacy
New technology promises greater insight for insurers and brokers, and a better experience for consumers – but only if used correctly.
In Series: Technology: Get moving
Insurers must make a concerted effort to reach customers in the mobile space.
View from the Top: You can’t keep a good broker down
With the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference taking place this week it seems appropriate to consider the sheer resilience of the independent broking sector in the UK market.
View from the Top: The slow pace of regulation
Only consistent and uniform implementation across the entire continent will bring benefits.
Law report: Black ice ruling saves driver from negligence claim
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Aviva relaunches General Accident brand
Aviva is introducing a new car insurance brand for internet shoppers following the success achieved by its Quote Me Happy offering.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is always fascinated by quirky Lloyd’s policies – Heidi Klum’s legs are insured for $2m, Bruce Springsteen’s vocal cords are covered for $5.5m and Jeff Beck’s fingers are underwritten to the tune of $10m, to name but a few.
Penny speed meets... Tim Goodman, business development director, ICAB
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Career path: Will Woodman and Dawn Crowley: Part two
In the second instalment of our three-part series, we continue to follow fictional insurance recruits Will Woodman and Dawn Crowley through their second year in the industry.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers make new hires, with some top-level appointments
It was even between insurers and brokers this week in recruiting stakes, as Simply Health filled the void left by its departing CEO and Bluefin made four hires within its professions division. Hires were finalised at Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual and…
Space Tourism: Ready for liftoff?
With Virgin Galactic edging closer to launching tourists through the stratosphere for the first time, what part will the insurance industry play in this uncharted territory?
Interview: Sandy Dunn and Penny Searles: Driving force
With the revival of telematics set to change the face of motor insurance underwriting, Wunelli founder Sandy Dunn and managing director Penny Searles explain why they believe their firm is in the driving seat in this sector.