All articles by Ellen Bennett – Page 2
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Online only‘Feel the squeeze in personal lines’
Personal lines brokers have had a good couple of years – but that is all about to change
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There’s a cold wind blowing for brokers
With the market set to soften, and the FSA limbering up for a crackdown on add-ons, personal lines motor brokers look set to be squeezed from both sides
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Online only'Will Blanc be the man to finally sell Oval?'
Current conditions might not be ideal for a sale, but the predators are clawing at the door
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FSA's new turmoil at the top
In a blow to continuity, Hector Sants is the latest to exit the FSA before the new regulators take over. Let’s hope the new regime picks its leaders wisely
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Online onlyDavid McMillan, Aviva
Aviva’s top team has been enjoying the fruits of its labours following a tricky period in the late noughties. The insurer’s UK GI chief doesn’t like to give too much away about those times, but his stoical determination is evident
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Online only'Must a grandma go to jail to stop fraud?'
The backlash against whiplash has truly begun as four are jalied for insurance fraud
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Monday: Leaving Europe behind
As RSA says ‘no thanks’ to another Aviva bid, is European expansion being ruled out in the industry?
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Online only‘UK GI: Lean, mean and back on track’
A return to positive results for 2011 are proof of the underlying strength of UK insurers. But there’s still a way to go
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Monday: Hiscox, we'll miss you
Focusing on integrity as well as delivering impressive results, the industry is losing one of its champions
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Online onlyAlec Finch, Purple Partnership
It’s a crowded market, but broker network chairman Alec Finch believes his company has something unique to offer
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Online only'Where's Biba at the prime minister's table?'
Last week’s Downing Street summit may have a joint victory for insurers and government, but there was one glaring omission
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Online only'Keep friends close and enemies closer'
Be extra cautious because the FSA is on high alert, while insurers must make the most of gaining David Cameron’s ear
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Tuesday: Prime minister's question time
Motor is in the spotlight at number 10 today, with the industry in a unique position to drive real and positive change
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Monday: Household under pressure
Motor rates soared last year, to consumers’ dismay. This year, household could be forced to spike
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Online only'It's good to think big, but at what cost?'
Insurers must decide whether to focus in on special relationships with brokers or cast the net wide
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Daily briefing: Monday – Whiplash action is welcome, but stop blaming insurers
Tub thumping aside, transport secretary Justine Greening’s call for a summit on injury claims is a step in the right direction
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Online only'A little private equity can work wonders'
Brokers continue to be private equity favourites and Hyperion is a shining example of how businesses can benefit
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Monday - S&P holds fire on insurer ratings
Rating agency Standard & Poor’s decision to remove the negative credit watch status from Allianz, Aviva and AXA is welcome, but not yet cause for celebration
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Monday - Bring on the private cash
The latest from the Groupama sale shows that private equity houses still find insurance brokers very interesting. But does this option have a limited shelf life?
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Online onlyGroupama swallows bitter pill of euro pain
Groupama’s decision to quit the UK is little cause for joy
