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NewsSheldon Mills: FCA does not have ‘one-size-fits-all approach to regulation’
Achieving balance between the regulator’s 4,500 staff and the 55,000 firms its regulates is a challenge, notes the executive director
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NewsABI reveals record low for home buildings and contents insurance pricing
It is ‘too early’ to tell, however, how the FCA’s new pricing rules will have an impact, says general insurance manager
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NewsRegulation in the ‘age of acceleration’ represents a ‘black elephant’ for the sector
Quick-fire technology developments mean the government is at risk of ’regulating the previous innovation, rather than the next’
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NewsNatural catastrophe claims knock Q1 P&C operating profit for Allianz Group
Chief executive states that the insurer’s ‘results demonstrate that our business can withstand significant geopolitical and economic pressures’
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NewsIncreased digitalisation is resulting in a damaging ‘digital divide’
Over 23 million customers could be left behind by increased digitalisation, explained a report
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NewsNovidea partners with jewellery broker to drive efficiency
The portal will free up the jewellery broker’s time so that it can focus on more complex risk
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NewsBrokers with purpose and consistency will beat ‘mistrust in the establishment’ – Steve White
Broking firms are facing a ‘difficult operating environment’, yet they must strive to ‘breed trust’, says chief executive
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NewsFCA considering ‘rules to limit commission’ for multioccupancy buildings insurance
The regulator is collecting data from the insurance industry to help inform ‘potential interventions’, says executive director for consumers and competition
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NewsQBE promotes internally for new director of UK regions
The appointee joined the firm back in 2012
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NewsBroadway’s chief executive named Biba regional committee chairman
Lloyd-John says his election is an “honour”
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NewsBiba launches new drone scheme for members
The provider puts service standards at the forefront of its policy
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NewsExcitement builds ahead of Biba’s annual conference
After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the trade association is back in Manchester with its annual conference, where Insurance Times will reveal its annual eTrading report results
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NewsInsurance Times reveals 2022 results of annual eTrading survey
Read on to find out which insurer extranet platforms gained five star recognition from brokers, as well as which software houses and broker management systems triumphed across the report’s metrics
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NewsBackchat May 2022
An AI-inspired podcast, a fraudulent butcher, payouts following the sinking of the most luxurious ocean cruise liner ever built and lunching with a sporting star. What has the insurance industry been up to lately? You heard it here first…
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NewsPremFina scoops two ex-Close Brothers hires to expand senior team
The premium finance provider’s chief executive for UK and Ireland says ’we’ve got big plans for the business and the right team in place to deliver them’
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NewsQlaims snaps up former Axa managing director for non-executive role
The appointee brings over 30 years of general insurance experience to the team
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News59% of SMEs rely on credit to pay for insurance – Premium Credit
The research revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic was the main reason for using credit, followed by rising premiums
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NewsPool Re reveals record-making reduction in reinsurance pricing
Pool Re’s member insurers, however, will remain responsible for setting pricing for their own policyholders
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NewsSpecialist insurer launches bespoke scheme for sports sector via new partnership
The partnership will provide flexibility to cover sector-specific risks, says director
