Articles by Ida Axling
Marshmallow awarded costs as court battle with Mulsanne continues to rage
The insurtech start-up was also ordered to provide information ahead of a trial later this year in a legal case that centres around Mulsanne accusing Marshmallow of stealing trade secrets.
Castle Insurance Services buys Seaham-based broker
MD Paul Younger says Castle has further deals in the pipeline as it targets £10m in GWP.
Ageas confirms job cuts in Bournemouth
Provider says the decision follows a shift in how customers want to interact with the business and that no broker-facing roles are affected.
The Blog Spot: An exciting return to local focus
Following reports of a rise in the number of start-up brokers, Ida Axling says it is great to see that the entrepreneurial spirit remains strong in the broking sector.
More acquisitions in the pipeline after Jensten closes largest deal to date
CEO Alistair Hardie discusses Jensten's acquisition strategy and why Tasker "fits the bill" for what the business is looking for.
Jensten buys Tasker
Deal includes Tasker Insurance Brokers, Tasker & Partners, and Gresham Underwriting and brings £50m GWP to Jensten.
Opportunity for brokers to drive change in motor insurance
By Bits' Callum Rimmer encourages brokers to step in after survey reveals gap between what motor insurers are offering and what their customers want.
FCA's product governance rules to have "significant ramifications" for commercial brokers
Compliance expert Branko Bjelobaba urges commercial lines brokers to pay attention as the FCA zones in on fair value across the whole of the insurance sector.
News analysis: Return of the local broker
As the middle has been hollowed out by consolidators Insurance Age learns of a resurgence in small, SME focused brokers with service at their heart
Ex-Allianz employee sentenced for fraud by abuse of position
The fraudster, a broker relationship manager, was sentenced to two years imprisonment suspended for two years and 180 hours of unpaid work after pocketing £106,000 for setting up fake insurance policies and redirecting claims payments.
HRH The Prince of Wales launches insurance task force to fight climate change
The task force, chaired by Lloyd's, is comprised of insurance executives and aims to provide a platform for the sector to collectively advance the world’s progress towards a resilient, net-zero economy.
Motor insurers urged to evolve to meet changing customer needs
Research from By Bits shows drivers of all ages are feeling increasingly unhappy with their motor insurers, while only 11% of providers say they are actively trying to change their approach.
CFC Syndicate 1988 begins trading
The syndicate is writing approximately 20% of CFC’s established portfolio, which it said will generate around £100m in gross premium.
Amicus completes MBO backed by Shawbrook Bank
Co-founder Adam Scott says the broker is now looking to grow both organically and via acquisitions.
US DoJ files lawsuit to block Aon/WTW merger
The two brokers have said they disagree with the move after the DoJ warns merger would “create a broking behemoth” and “threatens to eliminate competition, raise prices and reduce innovation”.
Interview: Hedron Network CEO David Hopwood
Hopwood discusses GRP's takeover of Marsh Networks and what will be different for members after Marsh ProBroker, Bluefin Network and Purple Partnership became one single proposition.
Hedron Network adds Markel UK to panel
The GRP-owned network says members will have full access to Markel UK’s product range including professional indemnity, care, charity and community groups, and cyber.
Analysis: Gefion collapse highlights risks of unrated capacity
Niche brokers say they have no choice but to use unrated insurers as compliance experts call for a change of the "unfair" FSCS levy system after the scheme steps in to pay claims following Gefion's bankruptcy.
Mark Wilson's Abacai makes six leadership hires
Motor insurtech says the new leadership team joins as the group "eyes the significant opportunity to better serve customers" following the FCA's dual pricing ban.
Polaris reports post-lockdown boost in SME insurance volumes
The organisation says the number of policies traded on its imarket solution reached a record high in March 2021, after volumes dropped in 2020 when businesses closed due to the pandemic.
Qlaims names Liz Latter as CEO
Latter, who previously worked at Saga, takes over from Malcolm Harvey who will remain with the business as founder and executive director.
GRP-owned Crotty buys Martin Insurance
Deal is Dublin-based Crotty's first since it became GRP's Irish hub business last year.
FSCS declares unrated Gefion has failed
The troubled Danish insurer, which sold motor policies via brokers and MGAs in the UK, went into liquidation last year after its insurance license was withdrawn by the Danish regulator.
RSA boss Egan commits regional broker focus following Intact takeover
Egan says RSA's turnaround phase is over as he discusses what the sale to Intact will mean for the UK and International business.