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MGA leaders offer insights into the big issues for the industry now and in the future

Now seems to be a great time to be running an MGA – but are there downsides? And what is the future for the sector? We asked five MGAs some questions around their confidence, concerns and goals—and their opinions on technology in our virtual roundtable.   12 July 2019

Insurance

Allianz chief Jon Dye to replace Amanda Blanc as new ABI chairman

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has appointed Allianz Insurance chief executive Jon Dye as its new chairman, replacing Amanda Blanc who resigned last week.   12 July 2019

Insurance

Uinsure partners with WhenFresh to launch ‘Zero Questions Asked’ quotes

General insurer (GI) Uinsure has launched a ‘zero questions asked’ quote platform for UK home insurance in partnership with big data ‘supermarket’ insurtech WhenFresh.   12 July 2019

Insurance

GIC India chief Alice Vaidyan to retire at end of July

Alice G Vaidyan, chairman and managing director of the Indian state-owned reinsurer General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), is retiring at the end of July, Intelligent Insurer can reveal.   11 July 2019

Insurance

EC3 Brokers hires former Greenlight Re, Wellington executives for US expansion

London-based EC3 Brokers has appointed James Norris as chief actuary and Terry Holley as senior vice president in the US.   11 July 2019

Insurance

AXA UK&I chief risk officer Evan Waks departs, is replaced by Direct Line director David Baker

Re/insurer AXA UK & Ireland has appointed David Baker as new chief risk officer, replacing Evan Waks who is leaving to pursue opportunities outside the company.   10 July 2019

Insurance

Brit hires US casualty vice presidents from Swiss Re and Redstone

Specialty re/insurer Brit has hired Garick Zillgitt from Swiss Re and Justin Magee from Redstone Underwriters to strengthen its casualty portfolio in the US.   10 July 2019

Insurance

Pro Global and CSA launch Cyber Audit Practice to reduce insurance exposure

Pro Global has launched Cyber Audit Practice in partnership with cyber security firm Cyber Security Associates (CSA) to mitigate the risk for the insurance sector, as news that British Airways faces a huge £183.39 million fine for breaching data protection law was revealed this week.   9 July 2019

Insurance

Mactavish warns ‘GDPR fines unlikely to be insurable’ as British Airways faces £183.39m penalty for data breach

Cyber security hit the headlines again this week as a UK watchdog said it intends to fine British Airways (BA) £183.39m for breaches of data protection law.   9 July 2019

Insurance

Gallagher snaps up Florida insurance agency Stonehenge

Insurance brokerage and risk management firm Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Florida-based Stonehenge Insurance Solutions to strengthen its retail and wholesale brokerage capabilities in the US market.   9 July 2019

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