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Video: How can brokers use client relationship management services?
Aviva client relationship manager, Domini Bucknell explains how brokers can use CRM services in the mid-market space.
RSA rebadges Global Risk Solutions practices
It has has launched five industry practices within its GRS business as it takes practice leader from JLT.
AIG Europe moves back into profit
The business underwent a restructure in 2018 in preparation for the UK’s exit from the EU.
McGinn details Allianz commercial redundancies
The business has proposed to close two branches and make 97 people redundant.
GRP’s Cavendish Munro buys PI broker
Professional Insurance Agents is the first deal for Cavendish Munro since it was bought by Global Risk Partners in 2016.
Allianz puts 97 roles at risk of redundancy amid branch closures
The provider has proposed closing its Woking and Luton offices but McGinn stressed the business remains committed to brokers.
Lloyd’s reveals strategy change
The aim is to simplify access to the global insurance market and reduce the costs of doing business at Lloyd’s.
Editor's letter - May 2019
Setting the questions: Cyber, RSA’s new CEO, and Boris Johnson are in the spotlight this month
FSCS confirms final levy for 2019/20 at £532m
The amount is £16m more than the organisation forecast it would be back in January and relates partly to “continuing costs in some historic insurance failures”.
Axa threatens 125 claims roles
The possible redundancies come amid a restructure and business “simplification” and follow 106 roles being placed at risk last month.
Biba partners with Opus Underwriting for Intellectual Property scheme
The policy offers specialist legal expenses cover and is backed by A-Rated capacity.
Gefion ordered to publish supplementary corrective accounts
The Danish regulator has told Gefion to restate its 2017 results and half-year report for 2018 but Gefion insists the business is healthy.
Azur adds Arag to HNW household broker product
The Smart Home offering for emerging wealth clients has been designed to help brokers compete with direct writers.
Research shows 50% of motorists think dual pricing should be illegal
A survey by Go Compare show half of the drivers surveyed felt it should be illegal for insurers to reserve best prices for new customers.
Soros-backed MGA incubator Vibe bought by Pro Global
The incubator was launched in 2017 by Vibe UK Holdings.
Andy Briggs to leave Aviva
Briggs steps down as CEO UK Insurance following Maurice Tulloch’s appointment as group CEO as Aviva announces further management changes “to bring greater energy and pace” and a review of UK business.
Hiscox report shows cyber attacks are on the up
Attacks increase on businesses with SMEs a target but more firms are now willing to consider cyber cover.
FCA re-examines duty of care as report warns customers at risk of harm
The regulator published a feedback statement which revealed most respondents believe there needs to be change to better protect financial services customers.
Brexit and customer fairness dominate FCA 2019/20 plans
The regulator’s Business Plan revealed a focus on “fair treatment for existing customers” amid dual pricing investigation and warned orderly transition post-Brexit is an “immediate priority”.
FCA proposes £537.7m fee budget for 2019/20
The figure is a 2% increase on last year’s with £29m to come from general insurance mediation.
Tokio Marine Kiln’s Blundell joins Biba
Alastair Blundell takes up the newly-created position of head of general insurance.
Nick Milton to develop Pen Underwriting’s broker strategy replacing Simon Taylor
Milton has been promoted to the role of head of UK sales and distribution and will seek to grow broker relationships.
Arch buys Obelisk Underwriting
The business is to become part of the Arch UK Regional Division and follows its deal to buy Axiom Underwriting earlier this month.
Willis Towers Watson/Confused index shows car insurance premiums fall
It is the first slip after two consecutive quarters of rising premium but experts warn that there will be increases again in future.