All articles by Mark Richardson – Page 5
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NewsGallagher vs Ardonagh: David Ross attacks Gallagher for “morally bankrupt” loan offer
Ardonagh chief executive David Ross told the court yesterday that what led to a struggling employee taking a £625,000 loan from Ardonagh’s owners was a problem of Gallagher’s own making
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AgendaInsurance Times survey reveals consumer support for FCA proposals on new metrics
An Insurance Times commissioned survey has revealed an appetite for knowledge of an insurer’s claims data
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NewsGallagher vs Ardonagh: Chilton arranged retention payments to fend off 'silly money' of 'juggernaut' Ardonagh, court hears
Grahame Chilton attended court yesterday afternoon speaking about Ardonagh’s pursuit of members of the Gallagher team
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AgendaGallagher vs Ardonagh: Simon Matson tells court 'orchestrated attack' prompted offensive comments
Gallagher UK chief executive Simon Matson appeared as a witness yesterday on day three of the ongoing court battle with Ardonagh
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AgendaGallagher vs Ardonagh: Chilton’s Capsicum Re ‘conflict of interest’ influenced broker’s exit, court hears
The court heard on day three from the defence the reasons why staff said they wanted to leave Gallagher
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NewsHow to be a success in personal lines broking
If insurers are struggling in the aggregator price-led market, it’s even harder for intermediaries. But there are ways that brokers can succeed despite the challenges
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AgendaRichard King targets direct insurers as Munich Re-backed telematics venture goes live
King told Insurance Times support of celebrity investors Gary Lineker and Theo Paphitis would be ‘rocket fuel’ for helping new venture Ticker compete against direct insurers in the motor market
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AgendaBrokers drive Aviva UK GI growth
UK GI boss Rob Townend and MD of intermediaries Phil Bayles told Insurance Times about how brokers were at the heart of a strong 2018 performance, and gave their views on what Maurice Tulloch’s appointment meant for the division this year
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AgendaNew e-trade platform “exceeding expectations” – ERS boss
The platform launched in November, and it already has eight ERS products on it
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AgendaTulloch vows quick action to 're-energise' Aviva
Alongside its 2018 results, Aviva announced a new dividend policy to allow new boss Maurice Tulloch “financial flexibility” to implement his own strategy
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NewsAXA to launch XL specialty products on e-trade this year
Jon Walker revealed details to Insurance Times of how AXA Commercial and AXA XL will collaborate in the UK market to benefit brokers
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Premium finance provider reviewing all broker add-on commissions after FCA report
FCA report could result in a clampdown on add-on premium finance commissions charged to customers by brokers
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NewsAviva’s appointment of 'inspirational' Tulloch delights brokers
Brokers have said that the appointment marks a show of support from Aviva towards the broker model
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Broker Network and Compass join together under wider group
The coming together of Broker Network and Compass under the Bravo Group gives it a 60% share of the network space according to the group’s head Des O’Connor
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NewsGable being chased for £5.4m by administrators
The trustee of Gable’s bankruptcy has disputed that the collapsed Danish insurer owed money to a UK-based underwriter
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AgendaNew RSA boss Scott Egan out to restore UK underwriting performance
Egan revealed to Insurance Times how he plans to take RSA back into underwriting profit for his division of the UK & International
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NewsABI to track industry’s performance on diversity
ABI chair Amanda Blanc says she cannot justify the current lack of diversity in insurance
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NewsQBE Europe boss calls for rate increases as profits fall for 2018
Besides motor, QBE Europe boss Richard Pryce said there was not enough rate increases in UK portfolios
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NewsPIB confirms debt refinance plan to complete more acquisitions
PIB chief financial officer Ryan Brown revealed why the consolidator is looking to refinance, and responded to rumours about the group being sold by PE house Carlyle this year
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NewsHundreds of millions raised to beef up Qatar Re's capital base
The money was raised through the Irish Stock Exchange
