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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A news stories from 4 November to 8 November
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from 4 November to 8 November
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NewsZurich Municipal expands online self-serve quote journey to improve product take up
The insurer is also ‘open to exploring’ more opportunities with broker partners, says head of digital trading and partnerships
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NewsDLG reveals plans to axe around 550 jobs to cut costs
Chief executive says the insurer is in the early stages of a ’significant turnaround’ as it looks to make its operating model more efficient
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NewsCost of pothole claims becoming ‘hugely expensive’ – Allianz
’Our roads are blighted by potholes and it is astonishing to see the problems they cause,’ says claims director
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NewsJensten appoints new chief executive
’We have fantastic people and exciting times ahead of us,’ says new appointee
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NewsAI focused firms secured majority of insurtech funding in Q3 2024 – Gallagher Re
The quarter has seen a ’shift towards a more even distribution of capital, reflecting a maturing and stabilising industry,’ says global head of insurtech
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NewsBroker fined £1.1m and banned by FCA for misusing funds due to insurers
’This fine and ban shows how seriously we take individuals who abuse their position for personal gain,’ says executive director
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NewsQuantee inks long-term deal to help insurer with pet pricing
’There is a responsibility and regulatory requirement from insurers to provide fair pricing to the consumer and to be transparent,’ says director
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NewsMajor rebrand announced as three brokers set to be unified
’Our vision is to create a new force in the London and international markets,’ says chief executive
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NewsAnalysis shows £2bn underperformance in UK insurance M&A
’The people aspect of M&A deals is like going to the gym, everyone knows they should be doing it, but there are easier ways to spend your time,’ says change director
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NewsProbitas launches five new classes after Aviva acquisition
’These new lines are our first step towards expanding Aviva’s offering,’ says managing director
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NewsGym buff out-muscled by Markerstudy after dishonest claim
Within weeks of alleging injuries after an accident, the claimant was seen being able to pull an eight-tonne tractor
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NewsBroker continues acquisition spree with second purchase in a week
’This deal is a natural next step,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsMotor premiums fall for second quarter in a row
However, the average cost of motor insurance in the third quarter of this year was £50 higher than the same period in 2023
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NewsHome and motor premium income set to slow as sharp price rises ease
’With inflation and interest rates now falling, we appear to be turning a corner,’ says UK insurance leader
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Sponsored ContentVideo: A fireside chat with Hiscox’s Nicola Holmes (Part 2/2)
Sponsored content: Editor Katie Scott sat down with Hiscox’s head of broker for its art and private client team Nicola Holmes
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NewsHowden opens new UK branch to expand local presence
’We’re excited to be the latest Howden team in an extensive branch network,’ says new branch manager
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News AnalysisHow can schemes transform brokers into ‘trusted advisors’ for UK SMEs?
Broker schemes have the potential to change insurance for SMEs from being ‘transactional’ to ‘relationship driven’ – however, chief commercial officer feels many market offerings need tech refresh first
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News AnalysisBriefing: Employers and staff either side of a widening divide over flexible working
There are concerns that the months to come may see a rise in employees seeking legal redress if they feel their employers are being anything but flexible when it comes to how they allow staff to structure their working weeks
