Articles by Insurance Age staff
FCA appoints interim chair
Richard Lloyd will take up the position while a permanent replacement for Charles Randell is found.
FCA staff vote in favour of industrial action
A ballot saw 87% support strike action against proposed cuts to pay and conditions as Unite accuses CEO Rathi of “waging war” on staff.
Aqueous increases capacity in professional indemnity push
The managing general agent has increased capacity under plans to expand its foothold across the UK professional indemnity insurance market in 2022.
People moves: 31 January- 4 February 2022
Keep up to date with the latest industry moves from the insurance space.
Have your say on the financial lines market
Who are the best financial lines providers? What are the challenges? Complete the Broker Satisfaction Survey today.
PIB adds Brokers Union to international portfolio
The deal adds to PIB's presence in Poland, a market it entered in 2020 with its buy of WDB.
Biba focuses on ‘managing risk’ as manifesto theme
The trade body launched its manifesto and revealed UK brokers arrange £74bn of insurance per year.
People Moves: 24-28 January 2022
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in insurance.
Pen extends links with QBE for £300m capacity deal
The long term agreement is for three years and covers a range of sectors.
Opinion: New year, right cover
Allianz's Helen Bryant considers how businesses have developed during Covid-19 and outlines key ways their insurance needs may have changed.
H&H Insurance buys Tynedale broker
Tynedale Insurance Services was founded in 2015 and is based in Hexham.
People moves: 17-21 January 2022
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
Gallagher appoints regional lead
Elliot Miller joins as regional managing director for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England.
Liberty adds to real estate proposition
The provider is launching a fresh product and has appointed two underwriters to support the initiative.
People Moves: 10 - 14 January 2022
The latest personnel and management news in the insurance sector.
Ageas moves to Amazon Web Services for Insurer Hosted Pricing
The deal also sees it move to CDL's Proteus system which the provider says gives faster access to competitive rates for brokers.
Aviva and Prestige Underwriting agree fresh panel deal
The fresh motor and van agreement runs until 2026 and sees Prestige re-enter the non-standard motor space.
Aston Lark buys Phoenix Healthcare
Phoenix specialises in corporate healthcare provision and is Aston Lark’s second deal in 2022.
UK General appoints CUO
David Boulcott joins the firm to replace outgoing David Brown.
People Moves: 4 - 7 January 2022
Keep up to date with the latest personnel changes from the world of insurance.
Fresh founder Lisa Powis awarded BEM in New Years Honours List
In addition, Johnny Timpson, previously the government’s disability access ambassador for the insurance and banking sectors, was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Review of the year: Covéa's Sue Coffey
Coffey discusses how the industry has risen to the challenge and worked together to navigate a difficult period while preparing for "significant" changes in regulation.
Insurance Age year in review- Steve Molloy
Steve Molly of AX reviews the year so far and tells Insurance Age what 2022 might look like.
Year in Review: Ross Barrington, Markerstudy
Ross Barrington, managing director of Markerstudy, stressed the importance of teamwork throughout the pandemic and talked about how the industry prepared for next year's pricing reforms.