Articles by Cristina Diciu
Broking Success: A helping hand… or eight?
The Insurance Octopus director Helen Bush and Naz Keshavarzi, product and insurer relationship manager, tell Insurance Age all about how they make the business more accessible for the SME market and what the company’s journey has been like so far
Hubb buys insurtech provider Digital Fineprint
Broker says the deal will enable it to expediate the quotation process, provide a more bespoke service for its customers, and offer risk insight to quoting insurers.
Stubben Edge acquires Akoni Hub
The technology provider has said the new partnership will give brokers the tools to manage their cashflow better, develop products to market more quickly, and accelerate growth.
AssuredPartners acquires PSP Group
The broker highlighted that the deal was a step forward towards the expansion of its UK operation in the South West.
Lycetts on track to triple profits in 2021
In an interview with Insurance Age, Lycetts boss Charles Foster speaks about the company’s growth strategy, changes in the agricultural sector, and plans for finding a new CEO.
Interview: Sara Fardon – Willis Towers Watson Networks
After taking home this year’s Achievement Award at Broker Expo 2021, Sara Fardon, managing director Willis Networks, talks to Insurance Age about her career in insurance and the value of broker networks.
Ardonagh Retail names chairman
Andy Higginson will join the broker's retail business, working closely with Ardonagh Retail CEO Ian Donaldson, Atlanta CEO Emma Rawlinson, and chief commercial officer Craig Ball.
Consilium adds PI cover to asbestos scheme
The product is available to asbestos removers, demolition contractors, surveyors, general building firms, and allied trades.
LexisNexis launches data enrichment product
Commercial PreQuote is available through Acturis and is said to enable brokers to validate customer data prior to quote.
Ardonagh reshuffles senior team
Jaime Swindle joins Geo Underwriting while Scott Bennett takes on the MD position at Bravo Networks.
AbbeyAutoline strives for growth in commercial
Jackie Elliott talks to Insurance Age about her new role as commercial director and gives insight into the state of the market and the company’s plans for the future.
RSA boosts employee benefits
The insurer develops staff proposition by improving its maternity and adoption, paternal, and shared parental leave policies.
Axa UK appoints COO for commercial lines
Ursula Wyman joins the insurer’s commercial business and its executive committee, succeeding Tim Yorke, who will be leaving the business at the end of the month.
Open GI partners with Percayso Inform on data product
Brokers will be able to access the service through Open GI’s motor and commercial vehicle platforms from 2022.
News analysis: EVs set to rise within commercial motor
As customers go down the electric vehicle route, Insurance Age has asked industry experts to outline the impacts and challenges that EVs bring within the commercial space.
Capacity and insurer relationships key priorities for broker space
Acrisure carried out a review of the broking sector, highlighting firms’ top priorities, challenges, and M&A appetite.
Lycetts takes from Aon and Marsh to drive growth plans
The farm and estate broker has appointed a divisional director and an associate director to help expand its national footprint.
Aviva CEO joins The Geneva Association board
Amanda Blanc is set to join the organisation as Christian Mumenthaler, CEO of Swiss Re, gets appointed as its new chairman.
Broker Expo: How to tackle PI
Panelists shared their views on increased regulation, getting adequate cover, and the difficulties and future of the PI sector.
Broker Expo: How can the industry solve its reputation problem?
Broker Expo’s panel discussion on the evolution of reputation management shed light on the issues that led to the BI test case and asked how brokers and insurers can improve their service.
Broking success: Care and the community
Directors Stephen Ward and Ryan Roberts talk to Insurance Age about the company’s genesis, things they would have done differently and plans for expansion across Cumbria.
AbbeyAutoline appoints commercial director
Jackie Elliott will be joining the team as the broker marks its first year in business following 2020’s merger.
iRevolution Group secures £9m from investment fund
The Manchester-based broker has said it will use the funding from alternative lender Boost&Co to fund its recent acquisition as well as future ones.
Insurance trade associations create fair value template
In an attempt to help firms better prepare for the Financial Conduct Authority's new product governance rules, trade associations representing the general insurance market have produced a fair value assessment template.