Commercial
Aviva's commercial lines MD Foy exits business
Aviva’s commercial lines managing director Ian Foy is to depart after less than a year at the company.
Government to make FCA and PRA more accountable
Following a review the government has published a number of recommendations to ensure the way the financial regulators make enforcement decisions continues to be fair, transparent and efficient.
XL Group makes offer for Lloyd's insurer Catlin
Catlin Group has confirmed it has received an approach from XL Group.
Editor's comment: What a difference a year makes
2014 is coming to a close and so much has happened but will insurers be sad to see it go? It was the year that started with Winter floods estimated to have generated a total bill of £500m and saw Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband demand insurers settle…
Covéa launches new fleet product to boost commercial growth
Covéa Insurance, the UK subsidiary of French mutual Covéa, will launch a new fleet product for commercial brokers this month.
C-Suite - Broker: The focus on collaboration
Change continues apace and the challenge facing insurers and brokers alike is not to batten down the hatches and wait for it to slow or stop, but rather to work out how to adapt in order to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s paradigm.
Europe: London matters
The latest report on the London Market from the Lloyd's Market Group points to opportunities and challenges for the sector in comparison with the rest of Europe. Steve Hearn explains that this means
Zurich names Eatock as new SME lead
Zurich has handed a promotion to SME transformation head Jason Eatock, who will now lead the SME unit.
C-Suite Insurer: Vive la revolution
Technological advances mean the insurance industry is on the cusp of something new and exciting
Insurers challenge 'wait and see' image and take action on technology
Insurers are increasingly looking to invest in or acquire digital start-ups to provide the expertise they need to pursue their ambitions in this sector, according to market insiders.
‘Complementary’ Sterling deal tipped to boost Covéa’s growth ambitions
Insurer edges closer to top 20 insurers with acquisition of HNW specialist
Roundtable: Customer retention: Holding on to customers in the aggregator age
With price comparison sites making customers more price-focused than ever, how can insurers ensure they stand out for other reasons and also improve their retention rates?
Legal Update: Autonomous Vehicles: Motor evolution is imminent
Nick Rogers explores the coming changes to insurance that driverless cars will bring
Career development: Covéa commercial claims team wins customer service accreditation
Covéa has obtained the Institute of Customer Service’s Service Mark accreditation for commercial claims.
Allianz tweaking commercial branch network for 2015
Allianz has created a new region for its UK commercial branch network, bringing together two existing locations in Central and East England
Expertise in Action Video: Ian McManus & Steve White on training, succession planning and channel differentiation
Given the competitive insurance landscape it is important brokers do not only invest in their employees to maintain a skilled upwardly mobile workforce, but also articulate their value to customers.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Driverless cars, connected homes and PPOs
From Tennessee to London, over the past few months I have heard a considerable amount about the future of insurance.
Flexible commissions look set for FCA scrutiny over conflicts of interest
Compliance specialists say regulator is ‘incredibly interested’ in the practice
New broker Shepherd Compello launches in London Market
EPG Insurance Services has launched a new Lloyd’s broking arm Shepherd Compello.
Interview: Jon Walker: In at the deep end
Axa managing director for commercial intermediary Jon Walker reveals that a change programme and an e-trading review have ensured his first few months in the job have been ‘incredibly busy’
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 3: Networks and Consolidation
The value and the role of networks and the question of who benefits most from their involvement in the distribution chain are among the themes discussed this week in the third instalment of the State of The Broking Nation. But to begin with, as the…
Jelf adds LV products to panel after strengthening partnership deal
LV has become a strategic partner of broker Jelf in a deal that will see all of the insurer’s commercial products available through the Jelf panel.
Marie-Louise Rossi: An obituary
Marie-Louise Rossi, who died last night at the age of 58, left a huge legacy for the London insurance market for which she acted as a powerful, persuasive advocate for over a decade while at the helm of the International Underwriting Association (IUA).
Technology is a "huge equalizer" for smaller insurers, claims Alfa VP
Good data usage is a great leveller when it comes to insurance, and if done well it can help smaller players compete with larger established rivals.