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Four Biba board members step down

Andrew Gibbons, Ashley Rogoff, Tim Ryan and Paul Anscombe have completed their stints on the board, with the trade body set to announce their replacements in the near future.




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QBE's Pryce to retire at end of 2020

Jason Harris joins from Axa XL and will succeed Pryce as CEO of QBE International.




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The working from home diaries: Paul Beck

Insurance Age finds out how Paul Beck, managing director at Direct Insurance Corporate Risks, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.




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The working from home diaries: Sharon Beckett

Insurance Age finds out how Be Wiser CEO Sharon Beckett has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.




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Ardonagh signs on to buy Bennetts from Saga

Ardonagh’s Atlanta division has exchanged contracts to purchase the motorcycle specialist broker.




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Be Wiser stems losses in 2019 results

Broker posted a loss of £669,000 for 2019 as it projects a return to profitability in 2020 as a result of streamlining and reorganisation.




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Admiral becomes first UK provider to offer pandemic rebate

The business is to return £110m to car and van customers as part of Stay At Home Refunds as it becomes first to bow to pressure to give back as policyholders use vehicles less.




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Complete our survey: How has your business been hit by Covid-19?

Survey aims to find out how the industry has changed its working practices, the challenges faced by professionals working remotely and how brokers feel insurers have responded to the pandemic.




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Covid-19: QBE latest provider facing legal action after denying BI claims

Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action.




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Arron Banks and Elizabeth Bilney agree settlement with Electoral Commission

Commission states it accepts the National Crime Agency’s conclusions that it found no evidence that any criminal offences had been committed after it investigated loans totalling £8m provided to the Leave.EU campaign from one of Banks' other companies.




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LV offers premium refunds of between £20 - £50 to motor customers

The proportional refunds for customers in distress follows Admiral's flat £25 payment but broker customers are not included in the £30m LV has set aside for rebates.




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The stats: September 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index

Ups and downs in the Acturis Premium Index for the second quarter of 2017




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The stats: December 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index

The third quarter saw notable increases in the Acturis stats, both by size of average premium and the number of lines rising




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The stats: September 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The market has turned positive in all but one line, according to the latest set of Acturis stats




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The stats: December 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The stats for the third quarter of 2018 presented a mixed bag, with some star showings when compared to quarter three of 2017




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The stats: September 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index




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Quizzical questions: 11 October 2019

Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.




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The stats: December 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The third quarter of 2019 brought year-on-year premium growth in all classes of commercial business but one, according to the latest set of data provided by Acturis.




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In-depth - liability: Are D&O rates being held captive?

With rates down and claims up, brokers are facing a new reality in the directors & officers market. Martin Friel reports




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Meet the MGA: Bewica

Education, prevention and insurance: Eva Berg-Winters, founder and CEO at Bewica, shares her company’s approach to cyber with Insurance Age




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Ethos Broking buys Compass member

The organisation purchased Hughes & King for an undisclosed sum adding £4m in GWP to its business as it presses on with pipeline amid Covid-19.




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Covid-19: Broker M&A numbers predicted to drop

But the consolidators say their models have not changed as a result of the coronavirus.




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Hiscox Action Group appoints big-hitting legal firm to represent members in BI row

The group of companies criticising Hiscox for refusing to pay out BI claims as a result of the coronavirus says it is also in "advanced talks" with a litigation funder to underwrite its entire legal costs as dispute hots up.




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Insurance Covid-Cast - episode five: Could the FOS be key to help bring clarity and nix growing number of SME BI complaints

In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the ongoing confusion around business interruption cover, and what is needed to bring some clarity to the situation




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Covid-19: Treasury Committee tells insurers to be clear and fair

Mel Stride MP states firms are continuously facing difficulties in making successful coronavirus-related claims as the ABI says insurers are expected to pay out a total of £1.2bn.




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Axa XL teams up with Accenture on cyber security services

Provider says partnership will benefit Axa XL brokers and clients.




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Tarian Underwriting unveils cyber platform

Business said the new system will make its specialist cyber cover available to regional brokers.




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Acturis unveils first SME cyber add-on product

The provider has added HSB Engineering’s offering to its portfolio.




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CPP unveils SME cyber insurance on Acturis

Product is the first launched by CPP since it joined the insurance broker market.




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Personal lines cyber cover is untapped market, analyst claims

GlobalData said growth was dependent on more households owning connected devices.




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NMU updates cyber product

Product launched earlier this year also now includes cover for court attendance costs, service providers’ extensions and operational error.




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Cyber guide launched by Society of Insurance Broking

The document has been developed to help brokers recommend the right cyber cover for their clients.




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Allianz launches mid-market cyber offering

Cyber Select offers breach prevention and management to businesses with turnover up to £350m.




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CFC unveils cyber risk heat map

Map ranks the severity of different industries’ exposures to business interruption, privacy, and cybercrime and includes a few examples of how these exposures can play out for various types of organisations.




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Product review: Accessible cyber

Paul Beck, managing director of Direct Insurance Corporate Risks, reviews CPP Secure's Cyber Insurance for SME




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Lorega expands cyber product for homeowners

Product offers 24/7 advice, incident investigation and restoration services in the event of a cyber attack.




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CFC develops excess cyber product

The proposition is aimed at small and medium sized business.




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Beazley launches suite of D&O products

Offering is available for non-US domiciled firms and offers limits of $25m (£19m).




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Bewica launches cyber portal for SMEs

New offering is free for Bewica's brokers to use and assesses customers’ susceptibility to the top cyber risks that SMEs face including phishing attacks, password interception and website attacks.




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Acturis expands cyber offering with Qomplx

Qomplx’s WonderCover product offers parametric cyber cover either as a standalone product or as an add-on.




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Gallagher to offer CPP’s SME cyber cover

Product will be sold exclusively through Acturis, following CPP’s launch on the platform in October 2019.




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Insurance Covid Cast – episode one: How has the industry’s reputation been impacted by its handling of the coronavirus epidemic?

In the first of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post whilst our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the sector’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and what lasting impact it might have on its reputation.




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Bed Bugs in the Bedroom - Myths and Facts

It is important to get all the facts when you are dealing with a possible bed bug infestation. Unfortunately, there is a lot of incorrect information available when it comes to this particular pest. To help separate fact and fiction, here are five of the most common bed bug myths debunked.




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What to Consider Before Replacing Your Roof

The roof on your home is one of those things you probably don't give much thought to on a daily basis. It is there to perform a vital task and until it is no longer performing that task it tends to be ~ out of sight, out of mind.




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The Number 1 Way For Obese People To Lose The Fat

Strength training for the obese is the first step in taking control of your health. This article provides a positive starting point for strength training for everyone.




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Bariatric Surgery Things You Should Be Aware Of

When all other measures fail to control morbid obesity, weight loss surgery is a source of hope to the overweight. American doctors perform weight loss surgery over 140,000 times a year. The oldest form of weight loss surgery is the most familiar, stomach stapling. In this 30-year-old procedure, most of the stomach is sliced and then stapled shut.




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The Obesity Solution Secret: How to Eat To Lose Fat

I used to interview elite bodybuilders on their training and eating for a living and did this for years and years. One reoccurring theme that kept popping up when talk turned to diet/nutrition was how much food top bodybuilders packed away on a daily basis.




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Getting Enough Fiber Is Important For Weight Loss

Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, but did you know it can help you in your weight loss efforts?




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Eating Out Can Be Hazardous To Your Waistline

Going out to eat can really put the brakes on your weight loss program unless you have exceptional control over what you eat.




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The Main Benefits of Endermologie

Cellulite. Those trapped pockets of fat near the surface of the skin that make your skin look bumpy and puckered. Unappealing to most, it appears in problematic areas such as the upper thighs, buttocks, and stomach where many fibrous bands exist to trap fat. Since these areas are slow to react to the benefits of exercise, once cellulite appears, it is often difficult and impossible for those affected to eliminate it. Unfortunately, it is a common occurrence in women even if they do exercise on a regular basis.