at Strategy reform reveals FCA data drive By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:12:49 +0000 The watchdog wants to use automation to deepen understanding of markets but has been warned against developing an over-simplified view of the market. Full Article
at Danish regulator orders Gefion to correct information By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:11:37 +0000 Gefion has disagreed with the decision, as the regulator points to issues with one of the provider's reinsurance contracts. Full Article
at Former FCA insider develops compliance platform for brokers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:06:17 +0000 Industry veteran Michael Sicsic partners with Governor Software to help brokers and insurers digitalise key compliance processes in a changing regulatory environment. Full Article
at FSCS levy hike reignites call for separate broker pot By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:56:21 +0000 Expected broker levy rose to £23m for 2020/21 after spike in PPI complaints. Full Article
at CMA urges regulators to put "strong remedies" in place to end loyalty penalty By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:39:28 +0000 Government body welcomes the FCA's proposition to ban dual pricing as it publishes update a year on from the Citizens Advice super-complaint. Full Article
at Gibraltar regulator sheds 22 staff in cost-cutting drive By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:37:56 +0000 The GFSC has also restructured its management team to be “flatter, wider and more inclusive”. Full Article
at FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:27:38 +0000 The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020. Full Article
at FCA under attack for "comprehensively and scandalously" failing consumers By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:38:25 +0000 Regulator rejects claims from Gina Miller's True and Fair Campaign, stating they contain “numerous inaccuracies", as campaigners call on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to review Andrew Bailey's appointment as governor of the Bank of England. Full Article
at Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to treat customers fairly during crisis By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:07:29 +0000 Regulator sets out expectations amid coronavirus for travel, motor and home insurance, product suspensions and renewals as it highlights the important role of the broker in helping vulnerable customers. Full Article
at Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:39:55 +0000 The unrated Danish motor provider says it "strongly disagrees" with the order and adds it has continued its capital raising efforts as it seeks to comply with its solvency capital requirement. Full Article
at FCA data reveals complaints numbers soared in H2 2019 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:31:18 +0100 Regulator reports 75% increase in PPI complaints ahead of 29 August 2019 deadline. Full Article
at Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:01:14 +0100 Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly. Full Article
at Management: The great wave of innovation By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:04:28 +0000 The insurance sector has been slow to adopt the digital age, says Colin Dean, but that is changing fast Full Article
at MGAA reveals strategic direction By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:48:36 +0100 Due diligence, Brexit, training, professionalism, and lobbying are key focuses for the Association’s future. Full Article
at Management: Relocation, relocation, relocation By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:37:35 +0100 How can businesses handle relocation with their employees? Peter Done explains how to orchestrate a successful office move Full Article
at Video: GDPR – What you need to know By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 08:45:25 +0100 Cheryl Martin, partner in the insurance advisory cyber and GDPR practice at EY and Branko Bjelobaba, founder of consultancy firm Branko Limited, share their knowledge on how the new regulations came about. Full Article
at Video: GDPR – Marketing: what brokers can and can’t do By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 09:10:07 +0100 In the second of a three part series our experts tackle marketing under the new GDPR rules from phone calls and emails to the post. Full Article
at Video: Scheme Smart - How To Grow And Market Your Delegated Authority By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:51:45 +0000 The second episode of our insightful documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on how to take a delegated authority to the next level. Full Article
at Using technology to give mid-market clients a corporate insurance experience By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:47:43 +0000 Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex risks, expert support is essential, as Sam Barrett explains Full Article
at Diversity & inclusion success in Insurance to be celebrated at new Age awards By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 13:11:07 +0100 The first Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards to be held in November Full Article
at The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:14 +0100 Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story. Full Article
at Dive in registration opens tomorrow By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:16:38 +0100 Festival promoting diversity and inclusion will explore mental health and the issue of bullying and harassment. Full Article
at The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 08:34:51 +0100 As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation Full Article
at Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:48:48 +0100 Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff. Full Article
at Video: What is reverse mentoring? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:36:09 +0000 Close Brothers, Sharon Bishop, explains how the management technique is helping her. Full Article
at Aviva board divided over Tulloch restructure plans, reports state By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:52:34 +0000 Tulloch has decided to run the life and GI businesses as distinct divisions within Aviva, rather than separating them in different entities. Full Article
at Amanda Blanc’s latest role announced By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:52:17 +0000 The former Axa UK boss has joined claims insurtech RightIndem as non-executive chair of the board. Full Article
at SSP adds Policyfast to e-trading platform By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:02:36 +0000 Provider specialises in insurance for food and hospitality businesses. Full Article
at Ignite Systems launches broker chatbot service By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:26:33 +0000 Yoga Insurance Services, sister company of OneCall, has signed up as the first client. Full Article
at Broker Direct creates outsourcing arm Proficient By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:15:17 +0000 Solutions provider said Proficient will target personal lines firms and InsurTechs. Full Article
at FCA sounds alarm over Brexit, misconduct, and data usage By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:10:00 +0000 The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector. Full Article
at Blog: The future of telematics By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:13:27 +0000 Steve Kerrigan of LexisNexis Risk Solutions outlines how telematics has changed the market and examines where this technology is heading next. Full Article
at Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:04:38 +0000 The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019. Full Article
at 10 streets that helped shape America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:52:04 +0000 From parkways to pedestrian malls, PBS takes the wheel for a tour of the nation's most influential streets in a new episode of the "10 That Changed" series. Full Article Transportation
at Should there be mandatory driving tests for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:39:27 +0000 Our society is designed in a way that makes restricting drivers licenses do more harm than good. Full Article Transportation
at Why I said goodbye to my Miata By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:58:52 +0000 Driving can be fun (especially in a Miata!) but walking and cycling is a lot healthier, cheaper and better for the environment. Full Article Transportation
at What would your city be like without cars? This city tried it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:19:42 +0000 The Spanish city of Pontevedra takes car-free to the next level by converting 75 acres into a pedestrian-only zone. Full Article Transportation
at This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:20:04 +0000 Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities. Full Article Transportation
at Seattle turns the page on iconic viaduct By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:36:30 +0000 Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle will close this week. It offered sweeping views for drivers (but no one else) and had become an earthquake safety hazard. Full Article Transportation
at Why Florida is the most dangerous state (by far) for pedestrians By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:12:27 +0000 Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida. Full Article Transportation
at Why you should always stand, not pass others, on the escalator By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 20:45:38 +0000 It's way more efficient, not to mention more polite, for everyone. Full Article Transportation
at Everyone on the road hates everyone else By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:54:32 +0000 There is a war on the car, a war on the bike, a war on pedestrians and soon there will be a war on old people. Full Article Transportation
at Commuters turn to bicycles during transportation strike in Netherlands By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 19:15:37 +0000 A public transportation strike in the Netherlands leads thousands of commuters to ride their bicycles instead. Full Article Transportation
at What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:45:20 +0000 Does an increase in turbulence mean it will be less safe to use airplanes for travel? The science and the numbers behind the headlines. Full Article Transportation
at What's the best car for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:26:05 +0000 Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well. Full Article Transportation
at How to Survive the Car Line at Your Child’s School By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:47:43 +0000 Navigating the unpleasant process of picking up and dropping off your kid requires a little creativity – and a lot of patience. Full Article Transportation
at A Career Boost and a Clear Path, with NAPA’s Apprenticeship Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:34:43 +0000 Mason Pavlides is the second apprentice to join the program, which offers mentoring, tools, online training and more. Full Article Transportation
at Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 05:34:52 +0000 Ship with no crew drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Full Article Transportation
at A Path to a Great Career, with a NAPA Apprenticeship Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:05:42 +0000 Learn how the accredited, paid technician program could help you set your career in motion. Full Article Transportation
at Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:24:36 +0000 Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests. Full Article Transportation