All articles by Ben Dyson – Page 49
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AgendaAnalysis: Brokers’ regulatory fees are slashed for 2015/16
But FSCS reduction may only be temporary as brokers are urged to make provision for future levies
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Online onlyAnalysis: DLG’s Geddes is the highest paid executive in GI
Insurance Times study also reveals that being a Lloyd’s director is even more lucrative than working for a big name GI insurer
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Online onlyAnalysis: Who was the best performing Lloyd’s insurer of 2014?
Most firms reported lower underwriting profits after a tougher year, but who came out on top?
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NewsBriefing: Slater & Gordon deal shows flaws in Quindell's deafness claims strategy
Professional Services Division will halt intake of new industrial deafness business under new owner
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AgendaAnalysis: Aviva takes gold for 2014 performance
Aviva jumps three places to first place, trumping last year’s winner Admiral, while Ageas brings up the rear with a combined operating ratio just below 100%
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NewsSSP to hit acquisition trail following private equity-backed MBO
Possible expansion areas are UK insurer software sector and overseas, says insurer division MD Stephen Lathrope
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Online onlyAnalysis: Five things we learned from the 2014 results
Insurance Times looks at the trends highlighted by the financial performance of the biggest UK general insurance players
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NewsPrivate equity house LDC to buy SSP
Software house currently owned by US private equity firm Hellman & Friedman
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Online onlyLV=’s O’Roarke: Competitive tension easing in motor
Gibraltar players being less aggressive, says insurer’s GI managing director
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AgendaAnalysis: Brokers face storm over pensions advice
Towergate has set aside up to £85m to compensate for advice and Oval has taken steps to offset liability. How many other brokers could face paying redress over ETV?
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AgendaGallagher is closing the gap on Willis
Broker’s profit, revenue and organic growth were the best among the big four in 2014
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NewsERS returns to profit in 2014 but vows to fix ‘unsustainable’ 101% COR
Lloyd’s motor insurer will now return to growth after 4.4% GWP dip, says chief executive Ian Parker
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AgendaBattle to control Towergate hots up
With the clock running for Towergate to find a buyer, there is a growing potential for clashes between secured and unsecured bondholders
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Online onlyWho’s in the top five FCA fines of 2014?
The regulator’s financial penalties against the general insurance industry more than doubled on 2013. Who had the lion’s share?
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Online onlyHow will reinsurers deal with the UK’s driverless cars?
Some reinsurers considered putting exclusions in place when it emerged the UK would allow driverless cars on its roads from January 2015. Were they successful, and what happens next?
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Online onlyRenewals: are reinsurers running scared of UK motor?
UK motor was one of the few reinsurance lines where rates increased at the 1 January 2015 renewals and two reinsurers stopped offering non-capitalised cover for PPOs. What does this mean for coverage availability?
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NewsBig UK motor insurers retaining less risk – Guy Carpenter
At least two reinsurers have stopped offering non-capitalised PPO cover, broker says
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