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WTW's Nicolas Aubert on being bold to thrive in a global market
In a volatile geopolitical landscape, Nicolas Aubert, head of GB, Willis Towers Watson and current president of the Insurance Institute of London, urges the market to take the opportunity to rethink its position and think globally.
Competition watchdog urged to take further action on MFN clauses
Insurers, brokers and price comparison sites have welcomed a Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Compare the Market’s use of a controversial clause that prevents home insurers from offering cheaper prices elsewhere, but brokers argue…
This month: Cavities and complaints
As whiplash legislation speeds through parliament, claims management companies have increasingly been looking into other avenues to keep the coffers full and cavity wall insulation claims have spiked. CMCs may be the industry’s own bugbear, but this…
Compare the Market accused of breaking law over ‘most favoured nation’ clause
Compare the Market may have broken the law by preventing home insurers from offering lower prices elsewhere, the competition watchdog has warned.
Arron Banks faces criminal investigation over Brexit financing
The National Crime Agency has opened an investigation into Eldon Insurance boss Arron Banks, following a referral from the Electoral Commission.
Ardonagh sells commercial MGA to Arch for £31m
The Ardonagh Group will sell its commercial underwriting business to Arch for £31m.
Revealed: The future of Ed and Besso under BGC
A holding company will be established for Ed and Besso, with Steve Hearn as group CEO. However the two BGC-owned brokers will remain separate companies.
Reich Group buys Stockport broker
Manchester-based Reich Group has bought LJM Insurance Brokers.
Erskine Murray opens rebranded North West office
Erskine Murray has rebranded Offley Insurance Services, establishing the broking firm’s first branded office in the North West.
Ardonagh looks to debt for Swinton acquisition
The Ardonagh Group is taking on $225m (£176m) of additional debt as it acquires Swinton.
Stand up and be counted - Post launches its fourth Insurance Census
Do you want to be counted? The Insurance Census is here and it's all about you!
Besso-owner BGC acquires Ed
Global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker Ed has been acquired by BGC Partners.
Analysis: The dual pricing super complaint
Citizens Advice has launched a super complaint targeting dual pricing to the Competition and Markets Authority. The complaint is the consumer champion’s first in seven years and shines a spotlight on five key areas: home insurance, mobile, broadband,…
My other life: Tennis coach – Crispin Moger, Marmalade
Crispin Moger, CEO for Marmalade, is a trained Lawn Tennis Association tennis coach
Applied looks at acquisitions following Google investment
Applied Systems will consider entering Australia, New Zealand or South Africa if an acquisition opportunity presents itself.
Evolution appoints ex-Brightside CEO as NED
Former Brightside CEO, Mark Cliff has been appointed as non-executive director of Evolution Claims Management.
Google: We believe in brokers
Google’s investment in Applied is a vote of confidence for the longevity of the broker channel, the company said.
Hastings issues warning over rising claims inflation
Hastings has seen shares fall as it warned of a “competitive” market with rising claims inflation.
Google to host machine learning ‘bootcamp’ for Applied
Google will host a “bootcamp” on machine learning for Applied Systems engineers next month in the first skills transfer between the two companies.
Aviva's Rob Townend on using digital to improve insurers' reputation
Insurers need to leverage technology to make insurance simpler and improve its reputation, writes Rob Townend, managing director of Aviva’s UK general insurance business.
Google looking for further investment in insurtech
Google is actively looking for further investment in the insurtech space, following its acquisition of a minority stake in Applied Systems.
Miller acquires fellow Lloyd's broker Alston Gayler
Miller Insurance Services has reached an agreement to acquire marine and specialty broker, Alston Gayler and Co, for an undisclosed amount.
Blog: Your dick is not in my job description
Amanda Blanc once told me off, as a journalist, for relying on her and others to call out sexism. Well Amanda, here you go. I hope this helps.
Brightside's Brendan McCafferty on the secret success sauce for personal brokers
Personal lines brokers need to juggle competing requirements to achieve success, writes Brightside CEO Brendan McCafferty, explaining how they can get their basics right.