All articles by James Cowen – Page 31
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NewsNew MGA launches with goal of addressing broker anger in PI space
’There has been a mounting level of frustration in the market at poor outcomes and unwillingness to actively underwrite in the PI space,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How MGAs stop brokers being left ‘high and dry’ as capacity fears continue
’If we can’t service the broker quick enough, we’d lose the sale, they lose the sale, conversion drops and ultimately it hurts all of us,’ says head of broker development
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NewsABI ‘disappointed’ by Supreme Court ruling and warns of increased cost pressures
’The outcome risks undermining the intention of the whiplash reforms,’ says association
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NewsCMA gives greenlight to Markerstudy and Atlanta merger
’Today’s approval is an important step forward in bringing our vision to reality,’ says chief executive
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NewsClaimant’s solicitors ordered to pay costs over dishonest injury claim
’Claimants’ solicitors are not immune from cost penalties,’ says partner
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NewsMGA issues plea as lithium batteries contribute to surge in fire-related home claims costs
’We urge manufacturers to work with insurers to help consumers,’ says managing director
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NewsAxa Commercial appoints new director of SME intermediary
’His expertise will be crucial in helping us to create a seamless digital customer experience,’ says director
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NewsUK&I leads way in European insurance M&A deals as transactions increase
’A number of landmark transactions continued to shape the evolution of the European broking landscape,’ firm says
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NewsHowden bolsters claims proposition for commercial clients
The broker has teamed up with two MGAs to enhance its claims service
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NewsAgeas abandons DLG pursuit after two proposals rejected
’I am convinced that, given the circumstances, we took the right decision not to make an offer,’ says chief executive
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NewsBroker to automate NCD verification process
’We can significantly improve our service and highlight potential discrepancies at an early point in the customer journey,’ says senior trading manager
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NewsEcclesiastical reports 2023 COR rise despite GWP increase
’We move into 2024 with renewed ambition and drive to grow the business,’ says chief executive
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NewsFraudster who made £75,000 worth of travel claims caught after LV checks
’Travel insurance is intended to be a reassuring safety net should the worst happen, not a means of personal financial gain,’ says detective constable
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NewsWinslow outlines DLG’s cost cutting plan and addresses questions about jobs
’We are not immune to any of the wider technology and digitisation forces that every industry is needing to address and face into,’ says chief executive
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NewsNew DLG boss Winslow makes first comments on Ageas proposal
Ageas has sent two acquisition proposals to DLG, which were both rejected
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NewsDLG making significant cost cuts after recording operating loss of nearly £200m
’We need to do more to drive performance,’ says chief executive
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NewsKingfisher unveils new national broking headquarters
’The new headquarters demonstrates our commitment to invest in our operations,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba announces new head of compliance
’I know the burden that compliance with regulation places on brokers and I am looking forward to working with members,’ says new appointee
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NewsInsurer exits from young driver market prompts launch of new product
The product ’promises to reset the balance by giving drivers a high-quality product’, says executive vice president
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NewsCFC announces entry into carbon insurance market
The insurance provider has entered the market with the launch of a carbon delivery insurance policy
