Articles by Insurance Age staff
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.
New property MGA Ventis launches with ex-Covéa quartet
Ventis, a specialist commercial and residential real estate managing general agent, has opened for business.
Insurtech broker founder Halsey departs for software provider
Insurance software solutions provider Genasys Technologies has named former Taveo co-founder and COO Ed Halsey as its new vice president of marketing.
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc awarded Damehood in New Years Honours List
The group CEO of Aviva, Amanda Blanc, has been awarded a Damehood in the New Years Honours List.
Review of the Year 2023: Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys
Markerstudy group chief underwriting officer Gary Humphreys bigs-up the acquisition of Atlanta Group, and admits he did not anticipate Adam Winslow swapping Aviva for Direct Line Group.
Review of the Year 2023: Aviva’s Dave Martin
Dave Martin, MD of distribution and SME trading at Aviva, hails the virtue of “execution, execution, execution” and predicts underwriters and face-to-face meetings will come back in vogue.
Review of the Year 2023: Pearson Ham's Stephen Kennedy
Stephen Kennedy of the Pearson Ham Group assesses how the phrase ‘unprecedented premium increases’ took centre stage in 2023 and why rates are likely to stabilise next year.
Review of the Year 2023: Winn’s Clint Milnes
Winn Solicitors CIO Clint Milnes admits to raising an eyebrow to the news of the Markerstudy and Atlanta merger and flags the ‘commendable progress’ made by the FCA with Consumer Duty.
Review of the Year 2023: CGI and Acrisure’s Andy Fairchild
CGI brand ambassador and Acrisure networks chairman and retail broking adviser Andy Fairchild celebrates one of life’s nice guys getting to lead the way, and a rebranding handled sensitively with real clarity and purpose.
Review of the Year 2023: Aurora’s Carla Havemann
Carla Havemann, head of partnership strategy and engagement at Aurora, suspects AI will not revolutionise the market in the short term and hopes she is never subjected to an insurance-related remake of Barbie.
Review of the Year 2023: Investec Premium Finance’s Osian Rees
Osian Rees, head of Investec Premium Finance, reflects on why affordability and access to insurance cover could be vote-winners at the next election, and why brokers must ensure their supplementary costs align with fair value principles.
Review of the Year 2023: Macbeth’s Paul Macbeth
Macbeth Insurance Brokers CEO Paul Macbeth hails its success at the Hedron Networks awards and admits to being surprised – as much as you can be these days – by Romero’s acquisition.
UK brokers given unique access to Swiss market with new agreement
The Government has signed a joint financial services agreement with the Swiss authorities that will allow UK insurance brokers to continue to trade in Switzerland without the need to establish a base there.