Insurer News – Page 12
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NewsPoole joins cyber specialist as new group CFO
’It’s a unique business with an incredible track record and I look forward to joining the team to accelerate the next phase of global growth and strategic evolution,’ says new appointee
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NewsWillis launches Markel-backed bloodstock insurance affinity proposition
‘We are delighted to launch the first fully embedded bloodstock solution, making insurance easy to access and quick to arrange,’ says the head of GB affinity
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NewsInsurer cites ‘increased Consumer Duty’ as it sells renewal rights to broker
’Regulatory requirements and increased Consumer Duty are making it more difficult for smaller independent companies to operate, consequently we felt it was time to pass the baton,’ says partner
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NewsDozens of cars seized during clamp down on uninsured driving in Birmingham
’Uninsured driving is a serious problem as they are involved in a disproportionately high number of fatal road collisions,’ says councillor
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NewsAgeas reinforces UK broker market commitment by joining Co-op home insurance panel
’We remain solidly committed to insurance brokers trading in personal lines,’ says head
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NewsFantasy Football: Injuries? Send us a wildcard
As the season falls into a rhythm, early season injuries may require some tinkering from managers
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NewsDigital distributor partners with Peach to launch scheme that covers creatives
‘We identified a gap in the creatives sector for the right protection available online at the right price,’ says commercial director
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NewsPersonal lines broking boss Nicola George to depart Allianz in October
Insurer has started the search for George’s replacement, however home insurance leader will fill the post on an interim basis
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NewsSompo spends $3.5bn to buy Aspen as part of diversification plan
‘Strategic acquisitions have been a key part of our growth plan to build a robust and diversified global P&C platform – and Aspen represents an excellent opportunity at the right time in the market cycle,’ says insurer’s P&C boss
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NewsWestfield Specialty makes c-suite hire to strengthen claims team
The appointee’s ’exceptional technical knowledge and expertise’ makes her ’an exciting addition to lead our third party claims handling’, says interim director
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NewsMarkel UK has ‘very ambitious plan’ to boost eTrading service following disjointed broker scores
UK managing director says the gap between digital and underwriter led broker service presents ‘a huge opportunity’ for the insurer
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NewsCatch up on insurers’ 2025 half-year financial results
Insurance Times rounds up all of the coverage around insurers’ half-year financial results for 2025
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NewsAllianz UK boss praises insurer’s ‘strong technical foundations’ after profit boost
’It’s the underlying foundations of the business that are much stronger than they previously have been,’ says chief executive
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NewsRSA warns nearly 25,000 UK firms at risk of criminal liability under new legislation
’Reviewing and strengthening anti-fraud controls is critical and everyone in the industry should be working together to inform and equip their clients,’ says head
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NewsCommercial insurer names new senior vice president and chief information officer
’She brings a wealth of experience in leading digital transformations and driving large-scale operational improvements,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsAllianz inks new deal to launch sustainable property salvage initiative
‘Property salvage strategies are not consistent across the industry, so this is an opportunity for us to lead the way and enable our customers to act more sustainably,’ says chief claims officer
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NewsTravel insurance payouts reach £472m for 2024 – ABI
Trade association has published travel insurance tips designed to encourage best practice when insurance customers are buying cover
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NewsInsurance Day for Dementia returns for 2025
’Insurance Day for Dementia is an annual testament to what our industry can achieve when we come together,’ says chair
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NewsSpecialist underwriting agency appoints new underwriter and director of broking
’We’re looking forward to his contributions across our ever-expanding underwriting services,’ says founder
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NewsMarkel completes sale of reinsurance renewal rights
’This move will sharpen our focus on doing more of what we do best so that we can grow our core specialty insurance business,’ says chief executive
