Articles by Insurance Age staff
Alan Boswell seals deal for taxi and driving school specialist
Alan Boswell Group has bought The Insurance Centre, a Norwich-based insurance broker with expertise in taxi and driving schools insurance.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: CFC’s Pat Brice
As we continue our Biba Conference series, Pat Brice, distribution director at CFC, promises socks on its stand, and reflects on the post-pandemic buzz of the event, encouraging first-timers to step back and absorb their surroundings.
JMG strikes its biggest deal of 2024 with BQI swoop
JMG Group has bought BQI Insurance and sister company BQI Protection.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Applied Systems’ Tom Needs
An advocate of not leaving the Biba Conference early and of the benefits of automation, Tom Needs, CEO of Applied Systems Europe, outlines his thoughts ahead of the upcoming event.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Pen Underwriting’s Nick Wright
With one month to go before the Biba Conference 2024, Nick Wright, chief development officer at Pen Underwriting, kicks off our preview series.
My Insurance Downtime: LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Andrew Ballard
Andrew Ballard, product principal, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Insurance, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance covering DIY, the music of Terry Hall and the enjoyment of restoring a 1964 Vespa scooter.
Partners& promotes trio as it readies ‘next stage of growth plan’
Partners& has created three new senior leadership roles, as it positions itself for what it describes as “the next stage of its growth plan”.
Iprism trebles profit to £1.8m in 2023 results
Iprism Underwriting Agency has more than trebled its profit for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 according to its latest Companies House filing.
RSA confirms trading structure ahead of NIG integration
RSA Insurance today confirmed its new regional trading structure ahead of the integration of NIG on 1 May.
PIB continues European expansion with Romanian deal
PIB Group has added Romania to its growing European footprint, by striking a deal with STEIN Bestasig Insurance Broker.
Winslow reunited with Aviva CFO Poole at DLG
Direct Line Group has appointed Jane Poole as group chief financial officer of the company, subject to regulatory approval.
Aviva completes on £453m AIG Life deal
Aviva has confirmed that, following receipt of all necessary approvals, it has completed the acquisition of AIG Life UK.
Jensten completes on Scrutton Bland deal
Jensten has completed on the acquisition of Scrutton Bland Insurance Brokers following final regulatory approval.
My Insurance Downtime: Martyn Mathews, SSP Broker
Martyn Mathews, MD of SSP Broker, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance covering 90s house music, an obsession with retro Serie A football shirts and Jack Bauer.
Ex-Marsh and Aon COO joins Thomas Carroll
The former chief operating officer of Aon’s UK retail business, David Whittaker, has joined Thomas Carroll Group in the same role.
Chubb rolls out new practice targeting healthtech sector
Chubb has launched a new healthtech industry practice in the UK.
New MGA aims to combat broker frustrations with PI
A new managing general agent has launched targeting mid-market SME professional indemnity business.
Markerstudy gets CMA greenlight to complete £1.2bn Atlanta deal
The Competition & Markets Authority has cleared Markerstudy to pursue its proposed £1.2bn acquisition of Ardonagh-owned personal lines broking arm Atlanta.
Meet the MGA: Qualis
From an internal MGA within Genworth Mortgage Insurance to a subsidiary of AmTrust, Qualis managing director & CEO Roberta Brunelli explains how data helps it to predict future losses and its plans for product and capacity diversification.
CFC enters carbon insurance market
CFC has today announced its entry in the carbon insurance market with the launch of a new product.
Former Acromas suitor Open enters UK market with MGA buy
Australian insurtech Open has entered the UK market with the acquisition of gadget specialist So Sure.
Lloyd’s teases FY23 results by revealing £5.9bn underwriting profit
Lloyd’s has provided a trading update on its 2023 full-year financial performance.
Admiral chair: Defending UK motor advantage remains ‘number one priority’
Admiral is not going to give up its crown as the UK’s leading personal lines insurer to Markerstudy without a fight, its chair has intimated.
Lloyd’s hits 2020 women leadership target as it unveils latest DE&I data
Lloyd’s has admitted it has a “way to go” on its “culture journey” after hitting its short-term target of 35% of leadership positions (+3 percentage points) to be filled by women, set in 2020.