Articles by Insurance Age staff
Kingfisher sells travel sector broking arm after product review
Advantage Financial Services, a bond and insurance broker specialising in the travel sector, has acquired Cork, Bays & Fisher from Kingfisher Insurance Services.
Lonmar picks up bloodstock book renewal rights
Lonmar Global Risks, part of Bridge Specialty International, has acquired the renewal rights for a bloodstock portfolio from Norwich-based St Benedicts.
Allianz takes part in The Apprentice Formula E challenge on BBC
Following his appearance on last week’s episode of BBC’s The Apprentice, Insurance Age caught up with Adam Moss from Allianz to talk through the insurer’s role in the latest challenge in which the teams had to launch a Formula E brand – and sell…
BSpoke completes ‘game changer’ of a deal
BSpoke Group has completed the acquisition of the personal lines business of the Police & Forces Mutual businesses, Police Mutual Healthcare and Police Mutual General Insurance, from Royal London.
My Insurance Downtime: Molly White, ProAktive
Molly White, a commercial account handler at ProAktive, part of the Clear Group, offers us a window into her life outside of insurance.
MGA launches product to cover EV charging point installation
Legal & Contingency has launched an insurance policy that covers the installation of electric vehicle charging points in England and Wales.
ManyPets founder Mendel to step down
Many Group, parent of insurtech MGA ManyPets, has announced that longstanding group CEO and co-founder, Steven Mendel, has decided to leave his post and is to be replaced by Luisa Barile, formerly CFO and current ManyPets UK CEO.
My Insurance Downtime: Tom Lawrie-Fussey, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Tom Lawrie-Fussey, senior director of product management, LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Insurance, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance.
Brokers told to act now over BT Redcare closure
Brokers should alert clients about the closure of BT’s Redcare signalling system next year, and need to find an alternative supplier as soon as possible to avoid “installation bottlenecks”, insurers have warned.
Allianz Commercial sees double-digit jump in fraud detection again
Allianz Commercial detected £77.4m worth of claims fraud in 2023 – up from £70.7m in 2022 – with application fraud savings of £1.95m.
MGA to branch out with new life sciences Lloyd’s launch
Asta, through its third-party managing agency at Lloyd’s, has received “in-principle” approval for a new syndicate-in-a-box to deliver a product that aims to accelerate the development of new therapeutic drugs.
Aviva deal probed by CMA
The Competition & Markets Authority has opened an investigation into the anticipated acquisition by Aviva of AIG Life.
FCA seeks data from London market firms on discrimination, harassment and bullying
The Financial Conduct Authority has written to London market and Lloyd’s insurance companies seeking information related to incidents of “non-financial misconduct”.
DLG’s Bryson to replace Mooney as RSA commercial MD
RSA Insurance has announced that Sonya Bryson will replace Lee Mooney as commercial lines managing director, effective from 1 May 2024, subject to regulatory approval.
NBS launches hospitality product
NBS Underwriting has launched a multi-location hospitality insurance product.
Interactive insurance broker UK M&A Map 2024
In 2023, Insurance Age reported on 114 UK broker deals with Brown & Brown Europe leading the way with 21.
Voyager snaps up specialist travel broker
Voyager Insurance has completed the purchase of Norwich-based specialist broker Navigator Travel Insurance.
Jensten strikes first deal of 2024 with Home Counties buy
Jensten has bought community broker Melville Burbage, its first deal of 2024.
RSA launches resource hub for broker profin clients
RSA Insurance has launched a bespoke online resource hub to help broker clients protect and manage their business.
Administrators appointed at insurtech Humn after sale fail
Commercial motor insurtech Humn has appointed administrators after a failed Series B fund raise and aborted efforts to sell its assets.
How can brokers maximise their brand through digital communication and social media messaging
Insurance Age, in association with Aviva, recently published a series of articles looking at how brokers can use digital channels and social media to build their brand and grow their business.
Just Travel targets brokers with new wholesale arm Aneevo
A new travel insurance distribution platform has been launched for UK insurance brokers.
MGA expands D&O offering with NED Protect
Rising Edge has expanded its commercial D&O offering to include a new product, tailored exclusively for non-executive directors.
Tony Buss to lead merged Arag and Das UK business as deal completes
Arag Group has announced that its UK boss, Tony Buss, pictured, will lead the new enlarged legal expenses business, having completed the acquisition of Das UK from German insurance group ERG Versicherung AG.