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Aviva approves €3.2bn sale of its French business
Aviva’s capital and liquidity has been strengthened with an increase in excess capital of around £2.1bn
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Insurer to access UBI market with My Policy investment
Nationally, mileage declined by 63% during 2020’s first lockdown, according to My Policy’s analysis
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Data holds a ‘huge opportunity’ for the insurance industry – FOIL
Speaking at a recent Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ (FOIL) webinar, Allianz’s Chris Wyard discusses the pros and cons of decision trees
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Premium Credit to offer payment options for supplementary FSCS levy
Insurance firms typically have 30 days to pay up on supplementary levy charges
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Specialist Risk Group promotes internally for group deputy chief executive role
The business aims to bolster its senior leadership team in preparation for growth
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LMG begins hunt for chief executive as Lebecq departs
The organisation that was created to provide single voice for the London market is looking for a new chief executive
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News Analysis
Allianz Holdings describes communication with brokers as ‘great success over 2020’
Chief executive says virtual methods have allowed the insurer to stay in touch with brokers ‘to a greater extent’
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L&G acquisition offers ‘really good opportunities for future growth’ says LV=GI boss
Plus, the FCA’s proposed changes around pricing will mark ‘a significant change event’ for personal lines insurers says LV=GI chief executive
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ABI members predicted to pay £2.5bn for Covid-19 claims incurred in 2020
The ABI’s director general believes the industry needs ‘to learn lessons from this unprecedented event’
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Aston Lark reveals two new acquisitions
The two acquisitions bring 30,000 policyholders into the Aston Lark Group and over £50m in annual premiums
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Technology will continue to drive M&A – Clyde and Co
The law firm says that technology will continue to be a key feature of deals in the coming year
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LV=GI confirms 300 redundancies following staff consultation
The redundancies are part of LV=GI’s broader restructuring plans, which aim to integrate L&G General Insurance into the business
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Allianz Insurance exposed to BI claims through broker wordings
Chief executive adds that the insurer has seen 3,000 new business interruption claims following the Supreme Court’s judgment in January
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Allianz Insurance sees 5.6% drop in GWP due to Covid-19 impact
The insurer says the total impact of coronavirus-related business interruption claims is £175m, net of reinsurance
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Arch Managing Agency confirms new managing director
The new hire, who has more than 20 years of industry experience, will provide ‘robust management oversight’ says Arch Insurance International chief executive
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Motor insurance premiums predicted to fall by up to 10% in 2021 – PWC
Home insurance premiums are also expected to decrease by 4% to 8%, says the professional services firm
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Rock Insurance Group reveals new underwriting agency
The underwriting agency looks forward to building successful broker partnerships
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M&A set to soar in 2021 – Clyde and Co
In the law firm’s report released yesterday, it revealed that dealmakers’ appetites have returned after the hit of the pandemic
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GRP inks deal to buy Marsh’s UK Networks business
On completion of the deal, a single brand proposition will be launched called Hedron
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IT Investigates
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