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Adrian Flux to create 185 new jobs
Broker says it is recruiting across its three offices in East Winch, King’s Lynn and Norwich.
Data reveals dramatic drop in personal injury claims during lockdown
ACSO's Matthew Maxwell Scott says claims numbers cannot continue to be cited as the reason for increasing car insurance premiums and urges the insurance sector to cooperate to improve the customer claims journey.
Bollington has five deals in the pipeline as it gears up for growth
Group CEO Paul Moors chats to Insurance Age about the broker’s Watson Laurie deal, future growth plans and cutting ties with Gefion.
Francois-Xavier Boisseau succeeds Amanda Blanc as ERS chairman
The former Ageas boss takes over after Blanc's move to become Aviva CEO.
Sabre reveals new chairman
Andy Pomfret will succeed Patrick Snowball, who is stepping down on 1 September.
Ethos Broking makes first deal since takeover by Ardonagh
Guy Penn & Co becomes the latest Ethos regional broking powerhouse.
Nexus unites trade credit broking teams under Xenia brand
The business bought trade credit brokers Credit and Business Finance in March 2019 and Credit Risk Solutions in October 2017.
CFC extends life science product suite
Provider says its offering is now available to mid-market companies.
FCA warns of Saga Services clone
Regulator says fraudsters are giving out details of the authorised company as part of their tactics to scam people in the UK.
Right Choice posts turnover rise for 2019
CFO Mark Mugge says specialist motor broker is gearing up to make acquisitions and predicts the personal lines sector will see rate increases as a result of the pandemic.
Ardonagh buys Thames Underwriting
The MGA, which specialises in the construction, leisure and commercial sectors, brings £20m of GWP to Ardonagh and will operate within Geo Specialty Group.
GRP reveals management changes
Stuart Grieb joins the consolidator as regional managing director for the South, while Chris Haggart moves to take on wider responsibilities across GRP's retail division.
Aviva reveals 14% GWP rise across digital platforms during lockdown
The provider also saw a 400% increase in webinar attendance as brokers grappled with challenges arising from the pandemic.
County makes second deal in a week
The GRP-owned business has purchased Cheshire-based Britannia Consultants Services.
Zurich UK GI reveals H1 loss after Covid-19 claims hit £140m
CEO Tulsi Naidu points to positive working relationships with brokers throughout a "time of great stress" as she maintains that the provider is "very well positioned" for the future.
Hiscox and HAG agree on arbitration process as legal dispute continues
The action group, which is also a claimant in the FCA BI test case, started legal proceedings against Hiscox earlier this year after the provider rejected coronavirus-related business interruption claims.
FCA extends measures to help insurance customers under Covid-19 financial strain
The temporary rules and guidance will now be in place until 31 October, while the FCA notes it is looking at making aspects of the measures permanent.
NIG sees premium growth in H1 as Direct Line posts profit fall
CEO Penny James comments on the provider's Covid-19 strategy as COR improves but in-force policies reduce.
ISS and Glass Lewis urge shareholders to vote in favour of Aon/WTW deal
Both Aon and WTW are holding extraordinary general meetings for shareholders on 26 August.
S & G Risk Solutions makes senior hire
Exclusive: Jaimie Quill joins the business from Miles Smith.
Lycetts returns to profit in 2019
Broker reveals it recently undertook a strategic restructure, creating a single insurance division, and completed a deal for broker Robertson-McIsaac.
GRP-owned County buys CJN Insurance Services
Broker states it has a number of deals in due diligence and expects to add to its portfolio soon.
CMA orders Ardonagh to keep Bennetts separate as deal completes
Ardonagh’s £26m purchase of the motorcycle specialist approved by the FCA, but the ongoing CMA inquiry looking at how the transaction impacts competition in the market continues.
Lloyd's commits to female representation target
Market also launches Culture Dashboard and is set to undertake a second annual survey in October following heavy criticism of its culture in 2019.