Articles by Judith Ugwumadu
Broking success: Sutcliffe & Co's Duncan Sutcliffe
Duncan Sutcliffe, director of Sutcliffe & Co, explains how he plans to grow the family broker while remaining profitable and dealing with IPT, the Ogden rate change and regulation
Blog: BAME women in insurance
Judith Ugwumadu discusses being a Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) woman in insurance and looks to the future for diversity in business.
Profit after tax up 34% at Moorhouse in 2016
According to the broker 2016 saw it develop both its direct and wholesale businesses “driving top line income”.
Medical insurer launches cover with "pioneering treatments"
According to the insurer the policy offers treatments not available on the NHS or in the UK at international medical facilities.
Nexus confirms plans for two more acquisitions with further to come
Firm describes MGA market as "red hot" for new starts and potential investor interest as it buys Vectura Underwriting.
Nexus buys marine cargo MGA from Aquila
The business has now moved to Nexus’ headquarters in Leadenhall Street.
InsurTech innovation vital to executing plan for growth, says CDL
According to the firm continual investment in research and development is an important part of its strategy.
MS Amlin picks Belgium as post-Brexit hub
According to the firm the change is expected to be completed in time for 2019 renewals.
CDL's profit after tax soars 42% in 2016
Operating profit and turnover also rose.
Axa revamps mid-market manufacturing product
New offering includes a £1m public liability clean-up cost cover as standard and up to £10,000 for recalibration of damaged production equipment.
Finch targets more than doubling revenue by 2020
The broker is seeking organic and acquisitiion growth but according to Mike Latham there is no deal currently on the table.
Lloyd’s to reduce UK staff headcount by 10% in Q4
London Market is looking to reduce costs, improve efficiency and drive forward a modern agenda.
Finch sees 2016 profit fall
Broker also reports operating profit and turnover drop.
InsurTech Futures: Use of tech by consumers growing in insurance
EY says that the future use of FinTech in insurance is projected to rise to 55%.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
Queen's Speech, FCA probe on travel insurance for cancer patients, Admiral's renewal handling failures, launch of new MGA incubator and details of new CII qualification make up your top five stories of the week.
Pen and CNA Hardy partner on new construction offering
Pen says product aims to help brokers win and retain business in competitive and challenging market.
BBi Horsham awarded chartered status
New status places emphasis on professional qualifications and high standard of advice and service, says broker.
Queen's Speech: Insurers welcome new whiplash legislation move
Industry looks towards meaningful delivery of the reform.
FCA probes travel insurance cover for cancer patients
The watchdog is seeking views from firms and looking for the reasons behind pricing differences.
One Broker launches building warranty scheme
Product to be wholesaled to brokers and distributed direct to commercial clients.
Markel launches creative and media professions policy
Product targets freelance professionals and start-ups, as well as larger media businesses.
Quizzical questions: 9 June 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
RSA targets contractors with product refresh
Insurer says it is also interested in talking to brokers about potential scheme deals and opportunities.
Covéa unveils small business product
Provider aims to continue to drive future profitable growth with its partner brokers.