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Interview: Karen Beales, UK General
Karen Beales was recently appointed CEO of UK General from her existing role as managing director, following JC Flowers’s acquisition of the company. Post discussed with Beales what the future holds for the managing general agent.
FCA outlines proposals to extend senior managers regime to insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority has today published proposals to extend the senior managers and certification regime to insurers, essentially replacing the approved persons regime.
Allianz wins naming rights to Minnesota United stadium
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has signed a multi-year naming rights agreement with Minnesota United FC which will see the team’s stadium named “Allianz Field”.
Biba launches claims app for brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a claims smartphone app facility for brokers with Insure Apps.
Allianz appoints John Berry as director of underwriting and technical for personal lines
Allianz has appointed John Berry as director of underwriting and technical, personal lines.
Money Supermarket slapped with £80,000 fine for deluge of spam emails
Price comparison website Money Supermarket has been fined £80,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office for sending millions of emails to customers who didn’t want them.
Personal injury CMCs made £2.8bn over the last decade
Personal injury claims management companies earned £2.8bn over the last 10 years, a government report has revealed.
Aviva names five start-ups for fintech incubation programme
Aviva and Founders Factory have revealed the first five start-ups selected for its fintech programme.
Public divided on driverless cars, study reveals
Over a third of the public are sceptical of driverless cars, with only four in 10 ready to embrace the technology.
Markel appoints Deepika Mathur to lead entry into Indian market
Markel International has appointed Deepika Mathur to lead its entry into the Indian market.
Broker Network saw revenue rise over 2016
Broker Network saw revenue increase to £10.3m in 2016, up from £8.8m in the previous year.
134 staff cut as Call Connection goes into administration
Insurance lead generator Call Connection has gone into administration, cutting 134 staff.
Vizion appoints Peter Living as founding partner
Vizion Insurance Brokers has appointed Pete Living as a founding partner.
PIB acquisition spree continues with Franklands Insurance capture
PIB has acquired Derby and Burton on Trent-based Franklands Insurance and Risk Management.
Constructaquote sees 34% profit increase in 2016
Broker Constructaquote reported a 34% profit increase of £663k in 2016.
ABI calls for cross-party collaboration on Brexit
The Association of British Insurers has called on the government to establish a framework for cross-party cooperation over Brexit.
Higos acquires Colin Fear Insurance Services
Higos has acquired Colin Fear Insurance Services, its second deal since being bought by GRP.
Fashion firm faces £40m FCA bill for mis-selling GI products
A fashion company may be facing a bill of £40m from the Financial Conduct Authority after mis-selling GI products.
FSCS paid out £375m over 2016/17
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme’s compensation costs totalled £375m in 2016/17 in response to almost 37,000 claims.
More Westminster terror victims bring claims against Zurich
Exclusive: More victims injured in the Westminster terror attack have brought compensation claims against Zurich.
Thomas Cook wins legal battle over bogus holiday sickness claim
Thomas Cook has successfully defended against a fraudulent holiday illness claim seeking damages of up to £10,000.
Usage-based motor start-up By Miles gains FCA authorisation
Usage-based motor start-up By Miles has received Financial Conduct Authority authorisation.
Rural Insurance managing director Ian Barclay resigns
Rural Insurance managing director Ian Barclay has resigned.
Insurer optimism remains flat despite increased hiring and investment
Business volumes, profits and hiring in the general insurance sector remained strong in Q2 2017 despite optimism remaining flat, a survey has revealed.