Articles by Insurance Age staff
Video Q&A: RSA distribution development director Laura Fox
A year on from the NIG acquisition being announced, Laura Fox, distribution development director at RSA spoke to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about the integration process.
Cyber stalking, abduction and bribery among risks covered by new Hiscox product
Hiscox has launched Personnel Security Plus
Stand-alone specialist energy MGA Navata launched
Thomas Miller has announced the launch of its standalone MGA business, Navata.
Meet the MGA: Criterion
Looking to challenge the status quo when it comes to insuring waste and recycling businesses, underwriting director Stuart Kinsella explains why having no referral parameters and deep expertise in the sector means Criterion is well positioned to make its…
Axa UK & Ireland looks to Aviva for new CRO
Axa UK & Ireland has appointed Rahul Gumber as chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approval.
MGA Arkel secures £25m of new Lloyd’s capacity
Arkel has secured an additional £25m delegated authority binder with Axis for landlords’ let property.
MGA expands into transactional liability following first acquisition
Rising Edge has signed an agreement to acquire AMANIKI GmbH enabling the MGA to launch a suite of transactional liability insurance products.
People Moves: 26 - 30 August 2024
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
My Insurance Downtime: Ben Taylor, Verisk Claims
Ben Taylor, business development manager at Verisk Claims, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance.
Specialist Risk Group grows taxi book with latest buy
Specialist Risk Group has acquired the ongoing renewal rights of Morton Insurance Brokers, a specialist in private hire and taxi insurance across the UK since 1987.
Stait takes interim charge of Allianz mid-market business after Carey departure
Allianz has moved to replace Ecclesiastical-bound Dave Carey with interim managing director for mid-market Graham Stait, pictured, effective from today and subject to regulatory approval.
Carey quits Allianz to become Ecclesiastical intermediary MD
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Dave Carey as the new managing director of its intermediary business, to join in February 2025.
Clear makes fourth broker buy of 2024 with South-East swoop
Clear Group has acquired Leatherhead-based insurance broker R T Waters.
Tributes paid to “excellent chair” and “inspiration to many” Jonathan Bloomer
Hiscox and DWF have paid tribute to insurance and financial services veteran Jonathan Bloomer following his passing.
Hiscox chair Bloomer confirmed dead as body recovered after yacht sinking
Hiscox chairman Jonathan Bloomer’s body has been confirmed among the five recovered yesterday following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht on Monday.
Broker HNW clients less concerned about underinsurance than a year ago
More than a third (35%) of wealthy individuals admit they can’t remember the last time they had their art and collections valued, offering brokers a great opportunity to talk to their high net worth customers.
FCA warns it might repeat GAP intervention in other product sectors
The Financial Conduct Authority has said that it might need to repeat the intervention it has taken in the guaranteed asset protection [GAP] market in other sectors.
FCA: brokers struggling to marry remuneration with evidence of fair value assessment
Brokers are still struggling to provide adequate evidence they are appropriately assessing whether their remuneration is consistent with the fair value of the product they are selling.
Markel doubles floor space with Leeds office move
Markel has doubled the size of its Leeds branch by moving to the new City Square House, 34 years after its first office opened in the city.
Hiscox chair Bloomer named among missing people after Sicily yacht sinking
Hiscox chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have been named among the six people still missing following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off Sicily yesterday.
SRG snaps up East Midlands broker
Specialist Risk Group has today unveiled Anthony James Insurance Brokers as its latest acquisition, subject to regulatory approval.
New product for beach hut and chalet owners launched
Compass, a specialist provider of caravan and leisure insurance, has launched a new policy offering cover for beach huts and beach chalets.
Arch expands presence in Glasgow with new office
Arch Insurance’s UK regional division has announced it has opened a new office in Glasgow as part of its growth strategy for the region.
Momentum investor AUB takes 80% stake in Movo Group
Australian broking giant AUB Group has agreed to acquire an 80% equity stake in the Movo Group of Companies.