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• Pension fears for 1990s divorcees

  21-05-2015 19:05
  Lawyers warn new pensions freedoms could affect historic divorce settlements
  
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• S&P assigns Ageas an A- rating

  21-05-2015 16:39
  
  Ratings agency says outlook is positive for insurer.
  
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• Video: Biba 2015 - Jessica Reid meets Canopius' Tony Southern

  21-05-2015 16:06
  Watch Insurance Times executive editor Jessica Reid catching up with Canopius’ Tony Southern at Biba 2015
  
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• Video: Biba 2015 - Ben Dyson meets Global Risk Partners' Andy Homer and Peter Cullum

  21-05-2015 16:03
  Watch Insurance Times assistant editor, finance Ben Dyson catching up with Andy Homer and Peter Cullum from Global Risk Partners at Biba 2015
  
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• Video: Biba 2015 - Ben Dyson meets Global Risk Partners' Andy Homer and Peter Cullam

  21-05-2015 16:03
  Watch Insurance Times assistant editor, finance Ben Dyson catching up with Andy Homer and Peter Cullam from Global Risk Partners at Biba 2015
  
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• Video: Biba 2015 - Saxon East meets Towergate's Mike Lawton

  21-05-2015 16:01
  Watch Insurance Times editor Saxon east catching up with Towergate’s Mike Lawton at Biba 2015
  
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• Marsh ProBroker hits 50 members

  21-05-2015 14:09
  
  Head of networks at Marsh, Martyn Denney, says new additions bring GWP controlled by members up to £275m.
  
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• Fundamental changes to Medco ruled out despite early criticism

  21-05-2015 13:58
  
  Callum BrodiePostonline The Ministry of Justice is said to be reviewing Medco’s integration but will not consider a major overhaul amid criticism from law firms over the whiplash portal’s performance in the six weeks since its inception.
  
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• Ageas Insurance Limited granted an A- rating* with a positive outlook by Standard and Poor's

  21-05-2015 13:55
  
  James Verrinder Postonline For the first time since it withdrew its public information ratings in November 2014, Standard and Poor's has assigned Ageas Insurance Limited an interactive rating of A-with a positive outlook.
  
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• S&P grants Ageas A- rating with a positive outlook

  21-05-2015 13:55
  
  James Verrinder Postonline For the first time since it withdrew its public information ratings in November 2014, Standard and Poor's has assigned Ageas an interactive rating of A- with a positive outlook.
  
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• Claims portals show drop in new claims

  21-05-2015 13:19
  
  Francesca NymanPostonline All Ministry of Justice claims portals registered double digit reductions in the number of new claims submitted over the first three months of the year, after several months of consecutive increases.
  
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• Open GI and PowerPlace launch integrated commercial portal

  21-05-2015 13:10
  Three-tiered solution allows brokers to change between different streams of quotes
  
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• Number of telematics black boxes climbs 9%

  21-05-2015 12:34
  Biba uses results to renew calls for an IPT exemption for young drivers taking out a telematics policy
  
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• Europe C-Suite: Renewable energy

  21-05-2015 12:09
  
  Brendan Reed Postonline RSA's Brendan Reed explains why UK insurers have a role to play in helping the country realise significant economic benefits from understanding the risks associated with renewable energy.
  
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• Xchanging launches TPA adjusting service for London market

  21-05-2015 11:30
  
  Francesca NymanPostonline Outsourcing provider Xchanging has launched new global third party administration adjusting service in the London market.
  
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• Hastings sees first quarter GWP and revenue increases

  21-05-2015 10:58
  
  James Verrinder Postonline Hastings has posted a 23% increase in gross written premiums for the first quarter of 2015, as well as an in increase in the number of customers on its books.
  
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• Hastings sees increases in first quarter GWP and revenue

  21-05-2015 10:58
  
  James Verrinder Postonline Hastings has posted a 23% increase in gross written premiums for the first quarter of 2015, as well as a rise in the number of customers on its books.
  
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• Ian Simons leaves RSA

  21-05-2015 10:44
  
  Social media head exits but insurer says it remains committed to digital channels.
  
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• Ian Simons to leave RSA

  21-05-2015 10:44
  
  Social media head on way out but insurer says it remains committed to digital channels.
  
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• Barriers to entry for brokers still too low, claims Biba deputy chair

  21-05-2015 10:42
  
  Francesca NymanPostonline Barriers to entry for the insurance broking industry remain too low, according to British Insurance Brokers' Association deputy chairman and Una Alliance director Tim Ryan.
  
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• Moorhouse Group MGA to open London office

  21-05-2015 10:30
  Xbroker will be located in 107 Leadenhall Street
  
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• Amlin’s GWP slips in Q1

  21-05-2015 10:25
  
  Insurer says UK fleet motor rates rose by average of 6.3% in the first three months.
  
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• Hastings premium surges by a quarter over Q1

  21-05-2015 10:19
  Customer numbers have now reached 1.8 million at the insurer
  
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• Hastings reports GWP and Ebitda surge in Q1

  21-05-2015 10:03
  
  Group customer numbers rise 19%.
  
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• Amlin celebrates ‘good start' to 2015

  21-05-2015 09:50
  
  James Verrinder Postonline Amlin has reported what it calls a good start to 2015 for the first three months of the year.
  
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• Amlin Q1 GWP down 1.4%

  21-05-2015 09:48
  But renewal retention rates are on the up
  
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• Amlin GWP down 1.4%

  21-05-2015 09:48
  But renewal retention rates are on the up
  
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• Post magazine – 21/28 May

  21-05-2015 09:25
  
  Post Online Postonline The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS or Android App Edition on the App Store or Google Play respectively or read the Post Digital Edition online.
  
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• Social media head leaves RSA

  21-05-2015 09:15
  Ian Simons had been at the insurer for four years
  
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• Imperium secures capacity deal with XL

  21-05-2015 09:07
  MGA plans to write £50m of GWP over five years
  
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• RSA completes China sale

  21-05-2015 08:56
  
  Andrew Tjaardstra Postonline RSA has completed the sale of Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
  
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• TechAwards open for entries

  21-05-2015 08:23
  Enter now to be in with a chance of winning one of 12 awards for 2015
  
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• Aviva widens commercial offering for direct SME customers

  21-05-2015 08:00
  Insurer has widened offering beyond van to include public and employers’ liability and tools cover - targeted at construction sector
  
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