All articles by James Cowen – Page 75
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NewsABI issues IPT plea ahead of upcoming Autumn Statement
’IPT has increased more rapidly than the tax rate applied to alcohol and gambling,’ says association
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NewsBrown and Brown Europe makes new appointment at ‘pivotal time’ for retail broking
’She arrives at an exciting time for us in retail,’ says chief executive
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NewsAA Insurance Services secures new deal with EV benefit
’The AA has ambitious plans for the future,’ says managing director
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NewsHealth and protection insurers boost UK economy by £6.1bn
’These striking figures show that health and protection insurance is vital for the health of UK plc,’ says director
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NewsAviva UK GI posts rise in undiscounted COR due to economic headwinds
However, the insurer saw growth in its personal and commercial lines divisions, driving an increase in GWP
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NewsDirect Commercial launches new portal for brokers in commercial motor market
’Integrating our new portal is the latest step in our continued response to enhance services for brokers,’ says head
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NewsMGA launches sports and prize indemnity arm with support of Gary Lineker’s son
’Without a doubt this is a new dawn for sports and prize indemnity,’ says chief executive
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NewsRSA to launch new equal parental leave policy
’Gender should never be a barrier to spending time with your new child,’ says head
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NewsChubb announces division rebrand as it launches UK media product
’We want to better enable businesses operating in this sector,’ says head
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NewsEx-broker charged after 10 arrested in commercial insurance fraud clamp down
’Through this operation, we’re sending a clear message that we will disrupt the efforts of insurance fraudsters,’ says detective inspector
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NewsInsurers’ ‘failure’ to address customer concerns over loyalty tempering public trust
’A guarantee for existing customers that they won’t be charged more than a new customer would have a real impact on public trust,’ says policy and public affairs director
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NewsPen Underwriting launches IP proposition as brokers look for ‘more choice in limited market’
’Our message to brokers is make sure you arrange cover for your clients’ IP and give them the means to defend themselves,’ says head
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NewsInsurer demand for more hazard data prompts launch of four new satellites
’Rapid access to high-resolution hazard insights will become ever more critical,’ says senior vice president
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NewsSedgwick promotes Gibson to UK chief executive
’My focus remains on our people, as they are our most important asset in the work we do,’ says new appointee
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News AnalysisSkills gap in claims sector not helping with increased complaints about insurers
Insurers have a ’significant issue’ with attracting and retaining talent, says business development director
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NewsBridge sees profits drop despite boosting turnover
The insurance broker has released its results for the year to 31 March 2023
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NewsProperty insurers facing ‘mixed bag’ of news over claims costs
’Insurers need to consider fluctuations in the cost of materials, running plant equipment and labour,’ says head of property
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NewsAxis appoints new chief executive for London market arm
’His extensive underwriting and leadership experience within Axis and the Lloyd’s market equip him very well,’ says head of global markets
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NewsSafely Insured announces switch to smartphone telematics
’While a number of insurers have stepped away from young driver insurance in recent months, we remain fully committed to this market ,’ says personal lines director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Automated Vehicles Bill answers key questions – but more collaboration with insurers is needed
The government will set out a framework over how self-driving cars can be used on UK roads
