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Meet the MGA: Onda
Launched into the UK in October, chief underwriting officer Alex Jomaa explains why managing general agent Onda is on a mission to simplify and demystify cyber insurance for both brokers and customers alike.
Tributes paid to Gallagher chair and ex-Pavey Group MD Graham Brown
The former MD of Pavey Group and latterly chair of Torquay and Exeter at Gallagher UK Graham Brown has passed away.
Review of the Year 2023: Acrisure’s Mark McIlquham
In the first of our ‘Review’ series Mark McIlquham, president of Acrisure UK Retail, reflects on whether the 15-year cycle will see a large insurer buy a large broker, and how he’d recast the Barbie film with senior figures from its ‘network dream team’
Broker launches first tool as part of AI roll out
Broker Miller has launched a new AI tool for colleagues, based on technologies from Microsoft and OpenAI.
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Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Blog: Surety Bonds support construction clients through challenging times
Factors such as higher inflation, fluctuating interest rates, and labour shortages, mean the construction sector faces ongoing challenges. Hannah Sewell-Moore, surety manager, Kerry London, explains how a wholesale surety bonds broker can support these clients through the contract bidding process.
Walsh and Newman to exit after Lloyd’s misconduct investigation into CFC
CFC group CEO David Walsh and Graeme Newman, CEO of CFC Underwriting, will leave in 2024, the provider has confirmed following the completion of an investigation by Lloyd’s into allegations of non-financial misconduct at the company.
Rokstone launches contingency portfolio
Managing general agent Rokstone is launching a contingency portfolio promising a same-day quote turnaround for brokers.
Ecclesiastical strikes third scheme deal of 2023 with Towergate Care
Ecclesiastical has continued its expansion into the scheme space by partnering with Towergate Care to offer property capacity for larger care home providers.
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The stats: Q3 hit by rocketing property owners and fleet rates
The latest figures from Acturis show that commercial insurance premiums continue to rise, resulting in an increasingly challenging environment for brokers and their clients, reports Rachel Gordon.
Celebrating the 2023 Aviva Community Fund winners
The fund, which has been running since 2010 and shared £1.9m over the years, gives brokers the chance to support those around them working tirelessly to build a brighter future, whether that is helping people take control of their financial future or taking action on climate change.
Insurers twitchy on pest controller insurance
As bed bugs infiltrated headlines across the UK last month, publicity for the pest control sector spread alongside them.
What does it take to be a broker NED?
Broker non-executive directors need to have excellent communication skills, bucket loads of experience, and be mindful of conflicts of interest, experts tell Ida Axling.
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