Ageas in talks to acquire Saga’s underwriting arm and form major UK affinity partnership
’This transaction allows us to grow in a market where we already have real strength and expertise,’ says chief executive
This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A news stories from 30 September to 4 October
Ageas UK expands broking team with two senior hires
’Their extensive experience and proven track records in the personal lines’ insurance market will be invaluable,’ says chief distribution officer
Ageas UK posts 49% growth for H1 2024 as parent announces shareholder dividend
’We will be distributing an interim gross cash dividend of £1.26 (€1.50) to our shareholders,’ says Ageas chief executive
Motor broker inks new partnership with Ageas UK
’Adding Ageas helps us to ensure that we find the best prices possible for customers,’ says chief executive
Ageas reveals new crash for cash scheme
’Our fraud intelligence team has seen a significant rise in this crash for cash scam,’ says director
The rising prominence of moped crash for cash fraud
‘This is the physical manifestation of that type of modern fraud that anybody can become a victim of,’ says detective inspector
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What will the Autumn Budget hold for the insurance industry?
Measures announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of October will undoubtedly impact on the insurance sector in a number of ways – but what are the biggest things to watch out for?
The Big Question: Where can the FCA streamline its rulebook in line with Consumer Duty linked review?
Insurance Times asks industry experts about where the FCA can simplify its rules to avoid duplication with Consumer Duty regulation
Motor repair network must accelerate EV focus to support Labour’s 2030 vision
Upon election, the new government may move to reintroduce the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales – but how will this impact the insurance industry?
Ant Middle: M&A will provide Ageas UK with ‘optionality for the future’
Chief executive eyes new product lines and M&A opportunities as personal lines insurer plots out its next three to five-year strategy
Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Ant Middle
For the 23rd day of advent, Ant Middle, chief executive at Ageas UK, talks industry achievements and some Lego alternatives
Ant Middle: Ageas has planted its flag firmly in personal lines brokered business lines
’We are a business that only succeeds if we can succeed with brokers,’ says Ageas chief executive
Richard Tomlinson: Tackling the big problems around data and insurance
Risks are always evolving, but data is being amended at a snail-like pace – if data was more accurate, this could lead to better insurance pricing
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