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Insurers line-up to support licensed trade during World Cup
With Scotland having kicked off with a win over Haiti, and England’s men’s team set to start its tournament on Wednesday, insurers have lined-up to support licensed trade customers as the World Cup progresses.
‘Scrappy’ soft market sees brokers ‘swallowing pride’ with insurers that turned their back on them
The present soft market trading has been described as “scrappy” by a senior broker, with corners being cut by some due to the added pressure to win business and hit targets.
South named Gauntlet MD as Gaunt steps into executive director role
Brokerbility has appointed Michelle South as managing director of Gauntlet, as former CEO Roger Gaunt moves into the executive director position.
Konsileo continues recruitment drive with Broadbent appointment
Helen Broadbent has joined commercial insurance broker Konsileo as head of insurer strategy.
PIB and Howden court case rolls on with hearing set for February 2027
The High Court case centred on PIB accusing Howden of poaching a double digit-strong team moved forward last week with a hearing date set for February next year.
TBIG broker Needham Insurance Services buys in Leicestershire
Needham Insurance Services, part of The Broker Investment Group, has bought Hinckley Insurance Services, adding £1.2m gross written premium to the business.
Axa shares plans to shine a light on domestic violence with broker training
Axa has unveiled its partnership with domestic violence awareness company Alpha Vesta to train brokers on spotting the signs, with the aim to help 100 brokers become ‘trusted contacts’.
Biba’s Williams among seven volunteers honoured by CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has recognised the outstanding contributions made by seven volunteers in an award ceremony at its annual network conference in St Albans yesterday.
MS Amlin adds CRO and CIO executive leaders
MS Amlin has appointed Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as chief risk officer and Phil Young as chief information officer.
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Aviva doubling down for customers, says Martin
Aviva is committed to pushing on with an “absolute focus on customer” and will continue “doubling down”, David Martin, managing director for UK commercial and chief distribution officer, told Insurance Age as he teased a “major new proposition” pencilled in for the end of the third quarter will catch brokers’ eyes.
Intact on a ‘great trajectory’ as it continues product migration – Grosscurth
Tovah Grosscurth, Intact UK commercial lines MD, has updated on the insurer’s migration of products and how it is the “one to watch” in its drive for top spot.
Axa’s Jon Walker on consistency for brokers in new role
Having been made CEO of newly created Axa Insurance UK in March, Jon Walker sets out his approach to the role and what the provider is doing for brokers.
Markerstudy to sell MGA business with CUO Humphreys poised to exit
Markerstudy Group is set to sell its managing general agent arm to the parent company of insurer Tradex as it focuses on broking, Insurance Age has learned.
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