Latest News – Page 143
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NewsBuilding insurance complaints soar to record high
’Buildings insurance complaints have been steadily on the rise for some time,’ says director of insurance
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NewsP&C reinsurers saw strong earnings in H1 2024 – Morningstar DBRS
The ratings agency has maintained its positive outlook on the global P&C reinsurance sector “despite high natural catastrophe losses and likely lower interest rates globally”
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NewsCyber experts' warning as new AI system to help with Champions League draw
Automated software is being used due to the competition now having a more complex format
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NewsHome insurance prices coming down for first time in 19 months
Insurers using price comparison websites have benefited competitively
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NewsMGA warns of ‘huge’ safety problems for tall buildings after Dagenham blaze
’A large proportion of the affected buildings are yet to be remediated, leaving thousands of people facing these risks every day,’ says underwriting manager
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NewsUK pet insurance policies reached record numbers in 2023 – ABI
’It’s encouraging to see record numbers of pet owners all over the UK take out insurance to help cover the cost of veterinary treatment,’ says senior policy advisor for general insurance
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NewsJMG expands with acquisition of established family-run broker
’This sale is part of our succession plan,’ says managing director
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NewsJamie Lewis: M&A ‘important part’ of Jensten’s strategy
Jamie Lewis, managing director at Jensten Underwriting, explains what brokers can expect from the MGA in the coming year and outlines key trends impacting the MGA market
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NewsFlood Re and Biba team up to promote BBB to brokers
’Our aim is to help ensure wider understanding of the BBB scheme,’ says head of communications and stakeholder relations
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NewsAgeas UK posts 49% growth for H1 2024 as parent announces shareholder dividend
’We will be distributing an interim gross cash dividend of £1.26 (€1.50) to our shareholders,’ says Ageas chief executive
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NewsBroker launches new recruitment drive
’We are excited to launch our latest recruitment drive for new apprentices,’ says group HR director
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NewsUinsure adds MGA to home insurance panel
Uninsure made the deal as it is in ‘need of a strong home insurance panel’, says chief insurance officer
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NewsSRG acquires renewal rights of broker to expand proposition
’This acquisition allows us to further expand our footprint,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsFCA probing another insurance market amid commission concerns
’We will act if we find that the market is not working well,’ says executive director
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NewsTony Dixon: Lack of stable capacity ‘major challenge’ for MGAs
Tony Dixon, chief underwriting officer at Integra, explains what brokers can expect from the MGA in the coming year and outlines key trends impacting the MGA market
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NewsMGA and insurer concerns over pace of digital transformation remain ‘prevelant’
’Insurers need to fully integrate digital methodologies into their operations,’ says firm
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NewsBikmo wheels in new three-year partnership
The partners are on a ‘mission’ to address cover challenges in the commercial bike sector
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NewsAllianz makes senior appointment after Carey departure
’He is well known to our broker partners across the mid-market segment,’ says insurer
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NewsHowden signs new multiyear deal as it looks to reduce cost of compliance
’We needed a joined up view of our client base in order to provide a consistent client experience,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba names replacement as Charles Manchester retires from advisory boards
New board member ’will bring a wealth of experience and insight to help direct our activities,’ says chief executive
