News Analysis – Page 108
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M&A set to reshape broking landscape
GRP is leading the way on a number of deals, while Ardonagh dominates on cash value
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Cyber insurance sales surging after GDPR
Many firms have woken up to the risk posed by cyber crime and data disclosure following the introduction of new EU regulations. But claims are also expected to rise
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IT Interview
Five questions with Mike Swanborough CEO Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance
Savan Shah speaks to the CEO of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (ANDIE Group), Mike Swanborough on the fight against fraud, using data to create behavioural change and driving habits during the world cup
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Cyber debate: How can brokers and insurers drive awareness of GDPR?
Four experts voice their opinions on what the industry can do to help protect SMEs from the effects of a cyber attack
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Watchstone ups investment into ingenie despite losses
The man running telematics broker ingenie says investment from Watchstone is driving forward four new products at ingenie, plus potential acquisitions
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Marsh and JLT deal has implications for UK broking M&A - IMAS
Private equity will be examining the deal closely
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Briefing: Why JLT reached the end of the road and sold to Marsh
Willis was a big opportunity for JLT, but it slipped by the wayside
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Phishing, silent cyber and ransomware – the growing threats
The number of attacks on business accounts is rising, according to Beazley Breach Response, with emails better crafted and tailored to the recipient, making them harder to spot
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Insuring against a no-deal Brexit
With current passporting rights and market access set to end when the UK leaves the EU, insurers have been making contingency plans including relocating part of their business
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September's Big Question: Is insurtech overhyped?
Industry thought leaders look at the potential for insurtech
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Reinventing the broker
Despite the body-blows dealt to the profession’s high street presence by the web, brokers are fighting back by doing what they do best – helping customers find the right cover
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Ardonagh's Towergate – Rebranding from consolidator to integrator
Joe Thelwell, chief executive of Ardonagh’s broking arm Towergate, says 44 separate divisions have been brought under one banner – and that its focus now is on service to clients
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Exclusive: AI insurtech Brolly to scale business
Brolly has closed some major partnerships this year with AXA, LV=, Ageas and Markerstudy
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IT Interview
From tea lady to claims titan - Ecclesiastical's Sandra Cooper
Ecclesiastical’s specialist claims consultant, Sandra Cooper speaks to Insurance Times about her 42 years in the business
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Features
Foe to friend? Amazon in U-turn over insurance entry - Analysis
After reports Amazon was to enter the insurance space and become a threat to insurers, new speculation of an Amazon comparison site has turned that upside down
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Aviva's revolution in e-trade pricing – who will follow?
Aviva says its differential pricing on e-trade is already a success. But which insurers will follow its lead, and what does the move mean for brokers?
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ERS boss calls for FCA action on dual pricing
Chief executive Ian Parker wants brokers and Biba to lobby for direct action to stop dual pricing
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MBOs – the price of a clean exit without consolidation
The time taken to complete, the final price paid and the influence of external investors can be drawbacks to completing an MBO, but there are benefits that can make the effort worthwhile
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Top 50 Brokers 2018 – New guard puts old order on notice
There’s been a reshuffle at the top of the listings this year, while newcomer Aston Lark and consolidators GRP and PIB are making waves
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Cyber insurance should be a partnership
Cyber risk coverage ought to be considered as a partnership between insurer, broker and insured, according to one of Airmic’s board members, who also serves as insurance director at BT Group