Defaqto acquires Pearson Ham’s market pricing business
’We are delighted to become a part of the Defaqto family,’ says chief executive
Allianz invests in embedded propositions provider as part of funding round
’Allianz’s investment is a strong endorsement,’ says chief executive
Intact Insurance launches new broker proposition to boost relationships
’This proposition is a clear statement that we are open for business, easy to access and committed to working alongside brokers to find the right solutions for their clients,’ says commercial lines managing director
Beazley urges shareholders ‘to take no action’ after Zurich submits takeover proposal
’We will update shareholders in due course,’ says Beazley statement
Destination Insurance: Sector has failed to sufficiently advertise development opportunities
With 45% of individuals in the industry reportedly leaving due to a lack of career development, a HR director says that the industry needs to ‘shout about’ internal lateral moves to keep talent
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Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
Zurich believes the suggested deal will create a global leader in specialty insurance, but Beazley is urging its shareholders ’to take no action’ after the latest takeover proposal was submitted to the insurer
Fresh faces, fresh thinking: Counter fraud leaders call for recruitment overhaul
‘We don’t start people there as apprentices or let them learn from the bottom up – and that’s probably a thing that could be done,’ says director
Drazen Jaksic: The ‘disruptor’ focusing on ‘continuous improvement and acceleration’ at Zurich UK
Insurer chief executive looks to level up firm’s strategic plans after a year in post, while committing to deliver ‘world class service’ to broker partners
Derek Coles: UGL Insurance’s chief executive talks ‘recalibrating’ after completing ‘three years in one’
’We’re like a chameleon, or a leopard that can change its spots – we can be different things to different markets and that’s what gives our business flexibility,’ chief executive tells Insurance Times
Graham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
Xavier Laurent: Banging the drum for ‘consistency’ at Covéa Insurance following new UK leadership
Although emphasising that status quo will be maintained at the insurer in the short term, incoming chief executive adds that his business development expertise will prove ‘instrumental in supporting Covéa Insurance’s next chapter’
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