Articles by Aara Syed
CMA’s investigation into Compare the Market sees timeline extended
Investigation centres on clause included in the aggregator’s home insurance contracts which may potentially cause consumers to miss out.
CPP unveils SME cyber insurance on Acturis
Product is the first launched by CPP since it joined the insurance broker market.
Insurance veteran Sicsic joins Spixii
New advisor to the InsurTech has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Paul Beck leaves Amicus for Direct Insurance
Beck will be managing director of the group’s corporate risks division.
People Moves Round-up: 14-18 October 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
CII launches new underwriting society
Society will release several good practice guides in upcoming months, covering topics such as vulnerable customers.
FCA warns of Broker Insurance Services clone
Regulator detailed that the clone has set up its own phone number, email address and is using a different address to the real firm but the 'clone' has refuted the warning.
MS Amlin: Brokers highlight regional pull back
Brokers report reduced numbers of staff in the provider’s Chelmsford office and say MS Amlin’s recent action is continuation of providers exiting regions.
People Moves Round-up: 7-11 October 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter
Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and well being at board meetings at least twice per annum.
Brokers warn dual pricing debate should not focus solely on price
Experts say the FCA should also consider value and quality of service, after the regulator hinted at a potential ban on dual pricing in its interim report.
Broking success: Adam Scott, Amicus Insurance Solution’s founding director and owner
Going for growth: Amicus Insurance Solution’s founding director and owner Adam Scott tells Insurance Age about how his firm is breaking into the North England market
Matthew Reed joins SME delegation to Number 11 Downing Street
The Equipsme founder calls on chancellor Sajid Javid and the government to make it easier for small businesses to look after the health and wellbeing of their staff.
People Moves Round-up: 30 September – 4 October 2019
Here are the latest people moves in the market.
Market warns of "unintended consequences" following FCA dual pricing study
The sector has welcomed further consultation on the proposals which include a potential ban on dual pricing.
Canopius finalises AmTrust at Lloyd’s merger
Provider says move will create a top-five insurer at Lloyd’s with combined premiums of about £1.8bn, but admits that a small number of people are at risk of redundancy as a result of the deal.
News analysis: Brokers upbeat over RSA restructure
Market welcomes the provider’s move to combine its commercial divisions and attempt to simplify its offering
Brokerbility adds J Bennett & Son as network member
Buckinghamshire-based broker will join at the beginning of November.
Brokers warn redundancies at MS Amlin are “inevitable”
Experts say the restructure is understandable but could lead to office closures as Amlin pulls out of nine business lines.
SSP joins InsTech London
InsurTech Futures: Software provider is one of 70 firms signed up to the community.
Lloyd’s seeks to modernise as it reveals first Future at Lloyd’s Blueprint
Market unveils modernisation strategy and aims to build the most advanced insurance marketplace in the world.
Tempcover teams up with Jeremy Clarkson
The broker, in association with former Top Gear presenters Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, has produced a survey highlighting the insurance dangers of test driving vehicles.
H.W. Kaufman makes 20th deal since 2010 with Node International purchase
Node International will keep its brand as it moves into H.W. Kaufman's London offices.
Biba commits to raising awareness of new inclusion data collection toolkit
Promise was made by Biba's CEO, Steve White, at an event at the Dive In festival, days after Inclusion@Lloyd’s launched its toolkit.