Insurer News – Page 307

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Enterprise Rent-a-Car manager prosecuted for selling 1,900 customer records to CMC

2014-07-11T09:50:00Z

Information Commissioner’s Office raided Stephen Siddell’s home following a tip off from the rental company
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FSCS steps in to rescue Balva policyholders

2014-07-11T09:40:00Z

It is too early to predict what the implications of the failure might be for levy payers – FSCS
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Briefing: Why Admiral’s £200m bond is ‘a nasty surprise’

2014-07-11T06:30:00Z

Questions raised about why the previously debt-free motor insurer needs extra money
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Andy Fairchild named Broker Network chief exec

2014-07-10T17:26:00Z

Former Footman James managing director takes new role next month
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Gallagher plots MGA expansion with Fusion hires

2014-07-10T14:48:00Z

Nick Wright and Stewart Gardiner to join in six months
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Admiral shares tumble following bond issue

2014-07-10T08:36:00Z

The group’s shares closed at 1,522p
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Alpha Insurance asks Yorkshire Building Society to reconsider unrated insurer ban

2014-07-10T08:16:00Z

The insurer says it should be given ‘special consideration’ because it is backed by ‘A’ rated reinsurer Greenlight
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ABI calls for clarity in dual pricing

2014-07-10T07:36:00Z

The trade body has written to the FCA, asking for new regulation around insurance renewals
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Willis Insurance UK chief executive David Martin promoted to global leader of placement

2014-07-09T12:35:00Z

Willis Group deputy chief executive Steve Hearn will take on the additional role of head of Willis Insurance UK
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Henderson grows risk management arm with CRS acquisition

2014-07-09T11:30:00Z

Chief executive Joe Henderson said expertise of new firm would bring broker more credibility with insurers
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Ecclesiastical looks to Marsh for new broker head

2014-07-09T09:28:00Z

Adrian Saunders will lead insurer’s national broker management as well as its regional London team
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Helios Underwriting buys Dumasco for £2.5m

2014-07-09T09:03:00Z

Deal will increase underwriting capacity by £1.5m
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15% of middle aged travellers fail to disclose medical conditions for travel insurance

2014-07-09T08:46:00Z

Travellers run the risk of invalidating their insurance
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Motor premiums fall for 10th consecutive quarter

2014-07-09T08:31:00Z

Young drivers have benefited most, with year-on-year price cuts of nearly a third
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9 July 2014 Issue

2014-07-09T07:00:00Z

Read a digital version of the 9 July 2014 edition of Insurance Times. In this issue: insurance and the sharing economy; the rise in legal claims against brokers; the challenges awaiting Steve Lewis at RSA; insuring the World Cup; personal lines brokers grow margins; Allied Word Europe boss Julian James ...
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Industry must be faster to spot opportunities

2014-07-09T07:00:00Z

Why has it taken a government initiative for insurers to address the needs of the sharing economy?
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Brokers' FCA fees to increase by up to 4.6%

2014-07-09T06:30:00Z

But overall cost of regulation is set to reduce
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Robin Spencer named NN Group international chief exec

2014-07-08T08:58:00Z

Former Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive to join next month
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Sharing economy and insurers agree action plan at Number 10

2014-07-08T08:20:00Z

A lack of data and understanding recognised as key areas for development
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Rural Insurance to exit Broker Network

2014-07-07T15:06:00Z

Farm insurer promises same service and commission to network members