Latest News – Page 526
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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
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NewsMarsh MGA Victor appoints new UK head
John Stephenson promoted to country manager UK, and will report to recently hired Victor International president Anthony Stevens
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Online onlyPoliticians vow to pressure FCA on property commissions
Regulator has remained silent for five years but is coming under renewed pressure
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NewsConstruction firm enters liquidation as insurer pulls cover
Approved inspector applies for voluntary liquidation after being unable to source required cover it needs to operate
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AgendaThe Big Question: After the fall of LAMP, should brokers face a levy for using unrated insurers?
Following yet another collapse of an unrated insurer in LAMP, as well as the recent struggles of Gefion, we ask if there should be any encouragement to stay away from this type of company?
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NewsLuxembourg regulator 'not eager' on allowing more UK firms to set up
So far, 12 insurers have set up an office in the country amid Brexit fears
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NewsWhat effect will the Ogden Discount Rate increase have on premiums?
Will the Ogden Rate have a positive or negative effect on premiums, the industry debates both possibilities
