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Online SME distribution: Embracing the internet age
The online SME distribution space has struggled to take off in recent years, but is this about to change?
View from the top: Changing for the better
Increased regulation may be taxing for the industry but will ultimately make it stronger, says Stuart Reid.
Silence on flood solution continues as Defra plays hardball over funding
The Association of British Insurers' long-running attempt to reach agreement with the government over replacing the soon-to-expire Statement of Principles has been described as "dead in the water".
Credit hirers to access insurance database under GTA portal plans
Credit hirers could be given access to the Motor Insurance Database under plans to create a portal for third-party vehicle replacement services.
Aviva assigned negative outlook by Moody's
Moody's has given Aviva an A2 rating for its unguaranteed senior unsecured debt and a negative outlook, in line with Aviva Group.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?
Allanfield overstates revenue and profit by £835 000
Specialist real estate insurance broker Allanfield Group has overstated revenue and profit before tax relating to £835 000.
Blink launches Purely revival
Motor facility Purely Motor has relaunched after its former partner and broker distribution specialist Blink Intermediary Solutions acquired the rights.
European piecemeal approach to affect single insurance rules
The European Union's long-term goal of introducing a continent-wide set of insurance industry rules has been put in jeopardy as larger member states look to adopt a fragmented approach to the introduction of regulations.
New Aviva chief could prompt Asia push
Aviva may look to boost its 'sub-scale' Asian business given the incoming group chief executive's experience as head of AIG's Asian life operation.
Insurance accounting standards facing challenges, claims report
Key details need to be settled on new insurance accounting standards despite recent significant progress in the market, according to Swiss Re's latest research publication.
Aviva appoints Mark Wilson as group chief executive
Former AIA chief executive Mark Wilson, pictured, has been appointed group CEO and will receive a basic annual salary of £980 000, Aviva has revealed.
S&P upgrade of UK Club outlook 'a welcome endorsement'
Shipping protection and indemnity insurance mutual The UK P&I Club has welcomed Standard and Poor's decision to upgrade the firm's outlook from 'stable' to 'positive'.
Invicta secures deal for Sevenoaks broker's GI portfolio
Invicta Insurance Services has beaten off competition from a number of interested parties to secure the acquisition of Sevenoaks Insurance Brokers' entire general insurance portfolio.
Long-serving Marsh chair Moyan to lead global surety practice
The surety practice chairman of Marsh's international division has been selected to lead the firm's newly-created global surety practice.
Bluefin adds five to broker network
Five new brokers have joined Bluefin’ broker network Broker Partnership Services.
AIA boss Wilson tipped to take Aviva CEO job
The former chief executive of Asian life insurer AIA is the favourite to take the up the chief executive position at Aviva, according to the Financial Times.
Ex-Brit underwriter takes on property role at Argo International
Argo International has appointed former Brit Insurance underwriter Neil Russell as class underwriter for property.
Apil challenges MoJ portal plans
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has started a process that could lead to a judicial review into planned reforms of the Road Traffic Accident Portal.
Charles Taylor cements solid profits in bid to drive down group debt
International professional services provider Charles Taylor released an interim management statement this morning, reaffirming a commitment to implement its run-off strategy by acquiring offshore life insurers in run-off.
Aria expands assistance offering with Japan deal
Aria Assistance has signed an agreement with Emergency Assistance Japan to extend its global network to locations where it is currently not present.
Lack of cyber liability cover may lead to fines for libellous Twitter users
Individuals without cyber liability cover who use social media such as Twitter to make baseless defamatory statements could end up being hit in the pocket.
LV Broker teams up with specialist home insurance provider
LV Broker has launched its ABC home insurance product on Insure 4 Retirement.
MoJ reforms spark Questgates mediation pilot with Validus
Questgates has launched a pilot scheme with Validus of their Go2 Mediation service developed to provide an online liability mediation service, ahead of the incoming Ministry of Justice reforms.