Articles by Ida Axling
Brokers hope "inevitable" RSA sale will inject new life into the "sleeping monolith"
Some brokers expect potential deal to re-energise RSA, while others criticise the provider's "poor performance" and predict an uncertain future for its UK operations.
British Engineering Services launches new inspection product on Acturis
The product has been tailored to meet the needs of motor garages and farms.
Orient Express named as "main battleground" ahead of BI test case Supreme Court hearing
The hearing in the FCA's business interruption test case starts on 16 November and will be heard by the same judges that oversaw the Orient Express case, which insurers have been relying on during the court proceedings.
NFP buys Birmingham-based broker
The US-headquartered business adds commercial broker ER Shaw to its stable.
Broking success: Ian Pitt, general manager of Compare HGV
Keeping on trucking: General manager of Compare HGV Insurance Ian Pitt tells Insurance Age how the haulage industry has weathered the pandemic and what the future holds for the broker
Lloyd's targets £800m cost reduction in second phase of transformation programme
Market outlines its ambitions for phase two of its Future at Lloyd's strategy as it seeks to modernise.
Hyperion rebrands as Howden Group Holdings
CEO David Howden says move aims to bring "further simplicity and authenticity" to the Group.
Willis IRM expands into London as it launches Arden Insurance Brokers
Belfast-based broker says it expects its GWP to grow to over £55m within the next twelve months as it hires Mark Hicks to lead the new business and Jonathon de Mendonça joins from Willis Towers Watson.
Hazelton Mountford buys Michael Rollett & Co
Move comes as owner Michael Rollett retires.
Hardening market and economy are brokers' top worries
Research from Aviva shows over half of brokers are expecting economic decline as a result of coronavirus restrictions.
Allianz expands broker training programme
Offering will provide select independent and regional brokers with access to LinkedIn Learning.
News analysis: Covid - The hard work has only just begun
SME coronavirus struggles start to hit home for the UK broker space
Trireme rebrands as Oxford Insurance Group
The group includes UK-based Oxford Insurance Brokers, James Hampden International Insurance brokers and MGB Insurance Brokers.
PIB's McManus lifts the lid on Erskine Murray lockdown deal
The CEO tells Insurance Age how the deal came about and discusses plans for the future and how the pandemic is slowing the buying process down.
C&C Insurance Brokers expands into the Midlands and opens Dudley office
The broker has hired Phil Caffery to head up the new branch.
Geo Underwriting expands into marine and leisure with deal
Ardonagh's MGA arm buys £8.5m GWP book of business from KGM.
Kingfisher gets green light to proceed with legal claim against Fresh sellers
Document shows Kingfisher expects to recover in excess of £10m in damages as it accuses the Fresh vendors of fraudulent misrepresentations.
SMEs cut back on insurance spend amid Covid-19 financial struggles
Research from Premium Credit shows over half of SMEs have stopped paying for covers including employers' liability and professional indemnity as well as business interruption.
Alpha administrators in legal dispute with UK taxi broker
The case relates to premiums of over £3.9m collected by the broker before the unrated Danish insurer failed in 2018.
James Hallam joins UNA Alliance
Broker becomes UNA's thirteenth network member.
Aston Lark buys Birmingham broker
Group CEO Peter Blanc says the business has a number of more deals in diligence after seeing an uptick in enquiries as a result of the pandemic.
Advisory forum created to help small businesses recover post pandemic
Seven industry figures have joined the forum which was launched by Peach Pi to collaborate on improving relationships with consumers and within the industry.
Direct Insurance and Amicus agree settlement out of court
Amicus denied accusations of breach of contract and client poaching after DIG filed legal proceedings against the broker and an employee in July.
Aston Lark posts growth in turnover and Ebitda in 2019
The group now employs over 900 people in 30 offices across the UK and Ireland, placing £440m of gross written premium.