Articles by Insurance Age staff
UK profit for Ecclesiastical slips to £20.4m
The results for 2019 showed a decrease in profits but GWP grew by 3.6% to £257m as broking division makes a loss.
Ardonagh moves forward with refinancing
The $500m ‘payment-in-kind’ toggle notes have been priced as the business progresses with £1.9bn refinancing which includes a $300m war chest.
Park Insurance achieves Chartered status
The Bristol-based broker is the latest business to join the Chartered Insurance Institute scheme.
UK Broker Awards: Shortlist revealed
The event received more entries than ever before as Insurance Age celebrates the best in broking.
Broker Week: How can brokers respond to clients’ digital demands?
As part of Applied Broker Week, Eileen McFadden of Arnold Clark Insurance Services, outlines the benefits of investing in new technology
BGL CEO Donaldson exits after 20 years
Mark Bailie, currently a government coronavirus NHS Test and Trace business leader, will succeed Matthew Donaldson from 1 September.
Biba teams up with international fintech
WorldFirst has joined the trade association and will offer members the ability to make international transactions.
Covid - 19: Action group hits Hiscox with £40m arbitration claim
Hiscox Action Group wants a former Court of appeal Judge to act as sole arbitrator as Covid-19 business interruption dispute continues.
Thompson & Richardson buys Lincolnshire-based broker
The broker makes its first acquisition since becoming an Ethos Broking partner in December 2017.
People Moves Round-up: 8 - 12 June 2020
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Momentum: AR model thriving during Covid-19 pandemic
Brokers are increasingly looking at striking out on their own despite the coronavirus outbreak.
The working from home diaries: Adam Hassanjee
Lloyd's broker Pro Global's technical analyst shares how he has adapted to the changes in work due to Covid-19.
Market moves: June 2020
As expected Covid-19 has slowed the number of people moves in the industry, but, it was not a wasteland and there were some market announcements throughout May
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Insurance Age Digital Edition: June - A balancing act
The June issue of Insurance Age is available via digital platforms only due to Covid-19.
Suspected ‘ghost broker’ under arrest
Police arrested a man yesterday (27 May) for selling fraudulent car cover and offering it to NHS workers at a discount.
Insurance Covidcast episode 17: As coronavirus hits has Brexit planning fallen by the wayside?
Our expert panel warns that brokers with EU trade who haven't acted already may have left it too late.
Brit enters HNW market with Private Client launch
The division has been launched with Tara Parchment, formerly of Chubb, at the helm.
Axa to pay French Covid-19 BI claims after court ruling – reports
Updated: The insurer will pay out to restaurants following a court decision that it must pay one owner two months worth of coronavirus-related cover.
Head Lines: Mental health support for insurance workers
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close Insurance Age asks what employers are doing for the people keeping the industry moving as they cope with Covid-19.
UK Broker Awards 2020: Final days to enter
The event, which celebrates the best in UK broking, is accepting submissions until 26 May.
Ardonagh reports Q1 results
The business highlighted Ebitda and acquisitions as it points to “limited” Covid-19 impact.
UK Broker Awards: Complete your submission today
The deadline of Friday is fast approaching, so, if you have started an entry don’t forget to finish it this week!
People Moves round-up: 18 - 22 May 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.