Articles by Rosie Simms
Hardie steps down as Jensten CEO and Organ promoted
Alistair Hardie has stepped down from Jensten Group CEO and Rob Organ promoted to the role with immediate effect.
People Moves: 4 – 8 November 2024
Keep up to date with the latest insurance industry personnel moves.
Loss adjusters call on brokers to educate HNW clients on valuations
A panel of loss adjusters at Insurance Age’s High Net Worth Forum today noted brokers should educate clients about the frequency of valuations and be hand holders during tough conversations.
Clear builds schemes business with CoverMarque purchase
The Clear Group has bought niche schemes broker CoverMarque, based in Hampshire.
Brown & Brown buys Crosby Insurance Brokers
Brown & Brown has purchased North East based Crosby Insurance brokers.
Top 100 broker Hood Group completes PE-backed MBO
Southend-based Hood Group has completed a £10.7m management buyout with the support of Connection Capital, the private equity and alternative investment platform.
Seventeen snaps up four brokers in October
Seventeen Group purchased four brokers across the UK in October after a string of deals throughout the year.
Markerstudy completes Hughes purchase
Markerstudy Group has completed the purchase of Northern Ireland based Hughes Insurance as it looks to build in the region.
Kova enters multi-year capacity agreement with Hadron
Professional indemnity-focused managing general agent Kova Professions has entered a capacity agreement with Hadron, the specialty insurance carrier rated A- by AM Best.
Nathan Adams joins Lloyd’s from Aviva
Nathan Adams has been appointed Lloyd’s chief people officer joining early next year from Aviva where he held a number of senior roles having worked at the insurer since 2014.
Brokers to warn businesses on lithium-ion batteries
Brokers should urge businesses to take steps to manage the risks that lithium-ion batteries can present, according to guidance from Aviva.
People Moves: 28 October – 1 November 2024
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Ardonagh Advisory buys Rowett Insurance Broking
Ardonagh Advisory has agreed to acquire commercial and personal insurance broker Rowett Insurance Broking.
Clear grows southern presence with £50m GWP A-One purchase
In a busy week of acquisitions, Clear Group has announced the acquisition of top 100 ranked broker A-One Insurance Group.
Bridge makes first steps outside the UK with Malta office
Bridge Insurance Brokers has opened an office in Malta, its first bricks and mortar presence outside of the UK.
Lloyd’s start-up buys regional broker following PE investment
Start-up Lloyd’s broker SRT & Partners has acquired regional corporate player Read Hunt following investment by BP Marsh.
Biba welcomes decision to not use term ‘ghost broking’ in new Fraud Charter
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the replacement of term ghost broking with ‘illegal insurance firms’ in the new Home Office Insurance Fraud Charter published last week.
Rise in IPT would put greater strain on brokers trying to reduce underinsurance
With the Autumn Budget set to be released tomorrow (30 October) by the UK government, the question over whether insurance premium tax will be increased lingers as industry practitioners weigh in.
Ripe continues senior recruitment drive with CUO appointment
Ripe has appointed David Rowntree as chief underwriting officer, the latest senior hire the digital managing general agent has made in recent months.
OneBefore partners with Pulse on medical tourism travel insurance
Managing general agent OneBefore has launched Pulse Globetrotter – Medical Travel Insurance, a medical tourism travel insurance, in partnership with specialist insurance provider, Pulse Insurance.
Mid-market boss Lyons wants Zurich to become a “nuisance” to rivals
Morgan Lyons, head of mid-market at Zurich, is looking to grow in the smaller mid-market space and become a “nuisance” to its competitors.
Broker Insights launches in the US
Insurtech Broker Insights has launched in the US following research and collaboration during which time it analysed almost $1bn (£770m) of gross written premiums.
Alan Boswell partners with Peach on teachers’ liability scheme
Alan Boswell Group has partnered with commercial insurer Peach to grow and enhance its teachers' liability scheme.
FCA non-financial misconduct survey ‘uncomfortable reading’ – CII
Insurance industry bodies and practitioners have welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority publishing the findings of its non-financial misconduct survey and see opportunity to drive change.