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Chubb reveals new proposal for European brokers in SME space
Brokers can access a quicker service for SME clients through Chubb’s new easy solutions offering, with quotes issued within 24 to 48 hours following a request.
Broker - Commission: The question of commission
According to some, the trend for insurance brokers to ask for higher commissions shows no sign of abating – but is the evidence there to prove this is true?
Towergate to tackle legacy challenges with specialist unit
A separate reporting unit will manage the simplification of Towergate’s legal structure and legacy issues with the broker’s chief risk officer, Sarah Dalgarno, in charge.
Principal unveils expansion plans for ‘cracking’ new acquisition
Principal Insurance will move its newly acquired specialist motor broker from Kendal to Lancaster amid plans to more than quadruple staff.
Quiz of the week - 20 May 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Brexit ‘could result in 48,000 insurance job losses’
Businesses could relocate “overnight” following a Brexit, putting up to 48,000 insurance jobs at risk, according to a report.
Research: State of the Risk Management Nation: Part Two: External influences
In the second part of the research, risk managers tell Michèle Bacchus their thoughts about regulation, brokers, and consolidation.
Q&A: Paul Tasker, Tasker Insurance Group
After consolidating a number of acquisitions, Paul Tasker, Tasker Insurance Group CEO, tells Peta Fuller what is next for the group
Towergate hires Bluefin broker boss for ‘firepower’ in London market
Bluefin London market guru Paul Longhurst has been poached by Towergate to “breathe fire power” into the company’s business.
Axa tops broker survey
Broker network Brokerbility has placed Axa in pole position in its latest biannual survey.
Cyber costs could be offset against IPT: report
A report into the state of cyber resilience raises the possible benefits of industry-specific tax breaks for companies investing in cyber measures, with the report from lobby group The City UK and Marsh stating industry should explore this with…
Outsourcing: Shaping up to demonstrate customer focus
Service providers and insurers are sharpening up their outsourcing practices to bring them into line with tough new regulatory demands outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority a year ago.
Allianz’s commercial COR stronger than personal as restructuring continues
Allianz has reported an 89.9% combined ratio in commercial for Q1 2016 but despite improvements, its personal lines COR remains over 100 at 101.2% (FY 2015: 106%).
Neil Thornton added to Bluefin’s case against GRP
Former Bluefin commercial head Neil Thornton has been added as the fifth defendant in the case against Global Risk Partners.
Webinar catch-up:Building insurance brand loyalty in a digital age
We are told we live in a brand-obsessed age. Whilst consumers might be able to name the retailer or telecommunications operator they most readily identify with, when it comes to insurance price is still seen as the key driver as to where someone places…
Lark acquires Euromarine Insurance Services
Lark Group has strengthened its position in the marine sector with the acquisition of Euromarine Insurance Services, a specialist marine insurance intermediary and underwriting agent.
Quiz of the week – 13 May
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, and Biba 2016, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Biba returns to Manchester in 2017
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference will return to Manchester Central for its annual conference next year.
#BibaFever 2016 - The Great Biba Bacon Butty Off
Our intrepid reporters find out which stand has the best butties at Biba 2016
Biba 2016: Chubb to focus on local access to attract independent brokers
Newly merged Chubb will launch around 16 new or enhanced products this year with the company shifting its underwriting proposition to a more local focus.
#BibaFever 2016 - Inga Beale on SME
Lloyd's CEO on the challenges brokers face, the importance of SMEs to the market and the EU referendum.
#BibaFever 2016 - Brexit or Bremain
Did the debate on the upcoming EU referendum sway any delegates at Biba 2016?
Biba 2016: Brokers should look to industry disruptors to stay ahead
Insurers shouldn't be alone in tackling market disruption, it’s time for brokers to get in on the act, according to Axa Assistance.
#BibaFever 2016 - Who has the go to stand?
According to this year's tagline, Biba 2016 is the "go to place". But whose stand is the go to stand?