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Briefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?
The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area
News Analysis
What 30 years of DVLA data reveals about the changing face of UK roads
Ever busier roads, electric and hybrid vehicles, self-driving technology and ageing vehicle fleets have all played a part in changing the composition of UK roads – and insurers must pay careful attention in order to remain in control of a dynamic market
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Insurers urged to back nuclear fusion as commercial viability nears
‘Within the insurance market, there’s only a few massive opportunities that come through in any one single career to this size and scale,’ says underwriter
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Construction sector is biggest borrower for funding premium payments – Premium Credit
’Credit plays a major role in funding vital insurance premiums across a wide range of sectors, as demonstrated by the ongoing growth in loans we have seen,’ says commercial officer
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Allianz UK raises over £300,000 for Barnardo’s in first year of partnership
’It’s fantastic to see our contributions making a real difference through fantastic Barnardo’s initiatives,’ says head
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Finance and insurance sector sees £10m boost in government investment
‘If you miss out on securing external funding, you could risk losing your competitive edge,’ says expert
News Analysis
The risks and rewards of hyper-personalised insurance models
High quality data enrichment and AI supported risk assessments are leading to the hyper-personalisation of insurance, bringing a suite of pros and cons for industry professionals to navigate
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More brokers drawn to MGAs with emerging talent and innovation commitment
‘As the war for talent intensifies, MGAs with strong cultures will stand out,’ says managing director
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In Focus: Are brokers relying too heavily on MGAs to place niche risks and is this impacting market competitiveness?
The rise of MGAs has transformed the broker landscape over the past decade, with a Prestige Underwriting survey revealing that 42% of brokers turn to MGAs as their first port of call for placing non-standard risks. But what are the implications of a potential shift into overreliance on MGAs and ...
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Education key to lessen impact of climate disasters on those uninsured – RSA’s Ken Norgrove
Chief executive says communication is key to reducing losses
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Broker non-executive director ‘honoured’ after receiving OBE
’It is such an honour to be receiving this award for a job that I love doing,’ says non-executive director
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Briefing: Underinsurance and the holes in our customers' safety net
Brokers and insurers must take note of the times and keep clients informed about the dangers of not being fully covered
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AllianzGI appoints former Citi executive as chief economist
‘He joins us with a rare ability to be able to marry a deep understanding of both European and global long-term economic forecasting with short-term data interpretation,’ says leader
News Analysis
Briefing: What does Applied Epic’s UK exit mean for competition?
Applied Systems announced last week that it would withdraw Epic from the UK after conducting a strategic review
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Nearly half of brokers turn to MGAs first for non-standard risk
‘The feedback from brokers underscores the crucial role MGAs play in the non-standard insurance sector,’ says director
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David Howden awarded CBE in King’s Birthday Honours list
A CBE is awarded to people to recognise a positive impact they have made in their work
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Tom Needs on Epic: ‘Consolidating nature of UK broking meant competition gained market share by default’
’Ultimately, the cost and journey were too long and too significant to make it worthwhile,’ says chief executive
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Applied assessing ’potential redundancies’ after withdrawing Epic from UK broker market
’We will be liaising with certain areas of the business that may be impacted to discuss next steps,’ says spokesperson
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Steady decline in UK brokers seen over last decade
‘There’s always a place for proper advice selling well-constructed and priced products that have been carefully thought through,’ says director
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Widespread underinsurance a concern for majority of UK brokers – Aviva
‘Conversations about cover and premiums can be tough, especially when cost is front of mind for so many businesses,’ says director
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