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People Moves: 7-11 June 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
SSP staff slashed by half following Volaris deal
214 people are up for redundancy as market says Colin Greenhill joins as CEO and Kevin Wells becomes chief technology officer.
People Moves: 1-4 June 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Sustainable insurer Parhelion to launch with backing from Howden
The provider, which is targeting a $500m capital raise, says its ESG products will meet the risk financing needs of a greener economy.
Headline makers - June 2021
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Biba extends PI contract with Griffiths & Armour
The broker will continue to deliver professional indemnity support to members for the next three years amid “challenging conditions”.
People Moves: 24 - 28 May 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Ardonagh Advisory buys loss adjuster
Thompson & Ryan is based in London and has a nationwide presence.
Income up in acquisitive Q1 for Ardonagh
Group income has increased to £199.7m as the consolidator flags a mix of acquisitions and organic growth.
Covid-19 lockdowns push van premiums down 2% year-on-year
Data from Consumer Intelligence also shows that each time the UK has emerged from lockdown, prices have increased again.
Open GI partners with Arkel on home product
The product offers cover for standard and non-standard risks for all types of properties and is now available to Open GI's broker customers.
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Video: Making sense of cyber
Aviva's Carolann Burrows outlines the risks arising in the cyber space and explains how insurers and brokers can help their clients.
People Moves: 10 - 14 May 2021
There was still time for some recruitment news in the week the Biba conference took place.
Blog: Is a change really as good as a rest?
MGB's Nick Bender discusses what the recent implementation of PI rules for fire safety cover introduced by RICS mean for the insurance industry and why fire safety insurance cover is the biggest issue facing the construction PI market.
Biba 2021: Attracting talent key to a diverse workforce
Panelists point to encouraging progress for diversity and inclusion in insurance.
Biba 2021: Call for 'unified action' on PI problems
As the cost of PI soars, and insurers exit the market, Biba panellists call for brokers and insurers to collaborate to ensure customers get value.
Biba 2021: The impact of Covid-19 on regulation
The FCA’s Matt Brewis discusses product value, business interruption insurance and the test case, challenges around PI and why the time is right to focus on cyber insurance.
Specialist Risk Group buys Irish MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has announced the acquisition of specialist Irish liability and property MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions.
Biba 2021: MP John Glen’s keynote speech
The economic secretary to the Treasury tackled insurance premium tax, broker Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies, cladding, Brexit and more in his keynote address to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2021 conference yesterday.
Biba to open conference for extra day
The move follows difficulties accessing the virtual conference platform yesterday.