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News analysis: Regulation and Gibraltar - is it The Rock of vanities?
David Worsfold investigates how insurer regulation in Gibraltar has changed following ten years of insurer failures.
Bought By Many buys pet health subscription business
The specialist pet insurtech says move is a “major step” in the extension of its offering beyond insurance.
FOS plans to increase levy by £10m
The regulatory body will ask firms for £106m as it flags increase in motor and pet insurance complaints but PPI comes to a close.
Covid BI claims payments reach £1.2bn
FCA data reveals providers have now made initial payments worth £308.4m and final settlements of £916.7m.
Biba unveils 2022 conference theme
The event is set to take place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 11-12 May 2022.
Xenia reveals plans to triple in size within four years
CEO Tim Coles tells Insurance Age about his ambitious growth plans and shares his views on the trade credit insurance market.
Share your views on cyber insurance
The Broker Satisfaction Survey puts the microscope on the growing cyber insurance market.
Meet Young Broker of the Year, Abigail Griffiths of MCE Insurance
In an interview with Insurance Age, the head of claims and UKBA winner tells us how she switched from fashion to insurance, her proudest achievement, and her plans for the future.
Ardonagh valued at $7.5bn as it reveals fresh investment
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority joins group of investors alongside existing shareholders MDP and HPS.
Specialist Risk Group launches MGA
MX combines the four MGAs owned by SRG and will operate in the UK and the EU.
Applied Systems reveals brokers' top digital trends
In its annual digital broker survey, the software provider unveils that 66% of brokers have a digital strategy in place while only 30% are integrating data analytics to gain business insight.
Kingfisher and Fresh sellers settle
The two parties have resolved the dispute which was launched by Kingfisher in 2020.
Prestige to make £3m investment in fresh brand
The brand will see 60 jobs made available in the provider's technical, product management, customer support, and marketing departments.
PIB moves into the Dutch market
The consolidator has added Amsterdam-based Light Insurance to its international portfolio.
Allianz adds to D&O product offering
The insurer announced that its Complete Directors & Officers product would now give clients access to free legal services.
People Moves: 13 - 17 December 2021
Catch up with the latest personnel changes from the world of insurance.
The stats: December 2021 – The Acturis Premium Index
The third quarter of the year saw rising premiums in almost all of the product lines featured in the Acturis Commercial Broking Index – the only exception being a minor dip in fleet.
Allianz names risk director for personal lines
José Morago, former group risk director at Aviva, will join the insurer following a series of management changes.
Sampo buys out Rand for Hastings
The £685m deal sees Sampo pay £1.85bn for 100% of the share capital.
Meet the MGA: Iprism
Managing director Ian Lloyd talks to Insurance Age about the services the company offers brokers, its products, and the role MGAs play in the broker space
What insurance support do smaller brokers need?
Four takeaways from a roundtable discussion at Broker Expo 2021.
News analysis: How climate change impacts risk development
Brokers tell Insurance Age about the way the risk landscape has morphed as a result of climate change and what advice they should be sharing with clients.
Blog: Making financial communication plain
Atlanta's Karen Hogg explains how using plain numbers can improve customer care.
Environmental, social and corporate governance and the risks for institutions
In Depth: Rachel Gordon questions if ESG is all about the optics or are there some real risks to address?