Latest News – Page 456
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AgendaPIB completes COBRA deal and appoints new network chief executive
Former COBRA chief executive has agreed to stay on in a consultancy role for the foreseeable future
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NewsSSP signs trio of brokers in Q1
SSP hails “great start to the year” as three new clients come on board with long term contracts
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NewsAviva launches policy supporting people affected by gambling and pornography addiction
Alcohol abuse costs UK businesses £6.4bn per year in lost productivity according to research
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AgendaInsolvent motor broker directors under investigation as XL Catlin legal case stayed
Administrator has been investigating the conduct of directors and has submitted a report to government department
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AgendaGRP acquires specialist Lancashire-based intermediary
Intermediary’s chief executive and chief operating officer will remain with the business
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Online onlyThousands of jobs threatened in Ireland as AXA-backed MGA exits risky leisure sector
Leisure in Ireland considered so risky, insurers won’t go near it
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AgendaAsplin in court facing huge fraud payout, but objects to compensating DAS
Figure put by prosecutors at confiscation hearing on how much former DAS chief executive Paul Asplin benefitted from defrauding his ex-employer
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NewsBrexit decreasing M&A appetite, say insurance leaders
M&A remains a critical growth strategy but due to customers’ expectations evolving the industry must keep up
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NewsFSCS agrees deal for Alpha’s replacement cover
Final sign-off is intended to be provided on Wednesday 24 July
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NewsABI slams government’s ‘wholly disingenuous’ Ogden Impact Assessment
The ABI’s director general has written a letter to David Gauke MP to object to the ‘misleading’ document
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NewsCopart outlines potential post-Brexit salvage opportunities
Copart’s UK MD says a global client base is essential for sustainability and opportunity beyond 31 October, and how it can benefit its insurer and broker partners
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NewsInflation-busting building material costs pressure heritage risks
The cost of building materials such as stone is making heritage repairs more expensive
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AgendaWhat counts as unfair pricing? FCA reveals all
FCA opens up on process it will use to determine what is unfair pricing
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News‘Urgent reforms’ needed as construction sector enters insurance crisis
As one building control firm files for liquidation after failing to secure insurance, putting 12,000 building projects at risk, the industry warns urgent changes are needed to make the risk insurable
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NewsE-scooter accidents spark debate on making insurance compulsory
E-scooters are illegal to ride on public roads and pavements and insurance is not mandatory
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NewsWill new driver restrictions slash claims payouts?
Government proposals are positive news for the insurance industry still reeling from the reduced Ogden rate rise
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AgendaJuly/August 2019 issue
Gefion deals with multiple blows, Insurance Times investigates the money being made by property agents through captive arrangements, and brokers urged to change their ways on tradesmen fees
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AgendaBirmingham broker acquired by major US firm
AssuredPartners expands UK business with acquisition of Hettle Andrews
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NewsDo smaller brokers need to specialise to survive?
Insurance Times looks at what brokers need to survive in the current market climate and whether they should be looking to specialise
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AgendaFraudsters in MoneySuperMarket clone scam
Unauthorised firm was using a very similar name to that of the price comparison website to trick customers
