Articles by Rosie Simms
Applied Net 24: Applied eyes opportunities for automation
Applied Systems sees opportunities for automation and data use, as its clients number one ask is for more operational efficiencies, chief product officer Anupam Gupta told journalists at Applied Net 24.
Broking Success: Galloping forward with Harry Hall
Liz Hopper, managing director of equine specialist Harry Hall and CEO of the group holding company, aims to double gross written premiums in the next 24 months and broaden the product offer.
Aventum 100% staff owned as part of employee ownership scheme
Aventum is now 100% owned by its workforce under a new global employee ownership scheme with all staff having been rewarded with the equivalent of twice their annual salary in share value.
People Moves: 2 – 6 September 2024
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Commercial Express launches tattoo and body piercing product
Commercial Express has launched a tattoo and body piercing product, giving brokers access to a customisable package product.
Lloyd’s notches up best interim COR since 2007 as profits grow
Lloyd’s has reported its combined operating ratio has improved to 83.7% in its half year results, its best interim COR since 2007.
TBIG increases shareholding in Deva to 75%
The Broker Investment Group has increased its shareholding in the Deva Group to 75% from 49%.
TMHCC combines event cancellation and cyber cover
Tokio Marine HCC has launched a malicious cyber event extension to its cancellation product available through its Lloyd’s syndicate and HCC International Insurance.
Clear buys Accelerate Underwriting
The Clear Group has made its fourth managing general agent acquisition, snapping up Accelerate Underwriting.
SRG adds to MGA offering with Capulus
Specialist Risk Group has purchased Capulus, a specialist motor fleet managing general agent, based in Wales, and will build out SRG's MGA MX which was launched in December 2021.
How can the insurance industry bust ghost brokers for good?
With ghost broking a growing and persistent threat to the insurance industry, Rosie Simms asks whether technology is making the problem more prevalent – or easier for insurers to spot.
People Moves: 19 – 23 August 2024
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“Nobody came close to AUB” – CEO Cheesbrough on Movo’s new investor
The Movo Group is looking to create larger broking hubs and kickstart its directly authorised network Fusion after AUB took an 80% equity stake, according to Lea Cheesbrough, Movo Partnership CEO.
Ex-Ardonagh MD Barclay takes over as CEO of top 100 broker
Lycetts has appointed Ian Barclay to CEO, succeeding Charles Foster who is retiring after seven years in the role.
Allianz PL MD George hails LV Broker rebrand a success
Intermediaries are asking Allianz for more personal lines capacity and have welcomed the rebrand from LV, according to Nicola George, the new managing director of the insurer's broker PL arm.
Ardonagh Advisory buys R K Henshall
Ardonagh has acquired chartered insurance broker R K Henshall & Co based in Sandbach, Cheshire, subject to regulatory approval.
Accredited announces first major capacity deal post R&Q sale
Aventum managing general agent Rokstone has agreed a multi-year and multi-strategy capacity agreement with Accredited.
Over half of businesses have no flood action plan
A survey by Previsco has revealed that 54% of public sector and private companies do not have an action plan in place to deal with the increased risk of flooding.
People Moves: 12 – 16 August 2024
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MGA expands with London office launch
Managing general agent Giant Insurance has launched an office in London, the fifth for the company.
Scor’s McMurdo replaces Johnson as Accredited UK and European boss
Stuart McMurdo has been named president of Accredited UK and Europe, effectively replacing Colin Johnson, CEO of Accredited Insurance Europe.
Partners& buys second loss adjusting firm
Partners& has purchased Bickley Chartered Loss Adjusters, a firm providing a full range of adjusting services and disciplines across both domestic and commercial markets.
Howden acquires £60m premium broker
Howden has purchased UK health and life insurance broker Help Me Compare Group (which trades as ActiveQuote) and its subsidiaries, supporting Howden’s position in these UK markets.
People Moves: 5 – 9 August 2024
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