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Broking Success: Right opportunity
Matthew Collins, founder and managing director of Ascend Broking, targets growing from £14m to £50m gross written premiums in five years as the firm positions itself as a viable alternative to larger brokers.
Peach Pi launches bespoke surgery scheme with broker
Peach Pi has partnered with specialist broker Practice Cover to build a bespoke scheme to meet the specific protection requirements of its surgery clients.
AUB boss looks to leverage scale as it invests in Momentum
Howard Pepper, founder and managing director of Momentum Broker Solutions, is “excited” by access to the London market through Tysers, after Sydney-based owner AUB signed up to buy a 40% stake in the appointed representatives network.
Clegg Gifford to open branch in Tunbridge Wells as network buildout continues
Clegg Gifford is targeting £5m gross written premiums per branch as it looks to open a new location in Tunbridge Wells and relocated its Bristol branch, Insurance Age can reveal.
Experts call for vigilance in ever-changing cyber risks landscape
Panellists at the Financial Times Global Insurance Summit yesterday called for more education on and prevention of cyber risks.
Howden to remain private but IPO not ruled out in future
Howden is “very happy” being private at the moment but could be listed at some point in the future, according to CEO and founder David Howden.
Aviva’s Blanc: UK insurance industry needs to start planning for a post-Flood Re world
Amanda Blanc, group CEO at Aviva, claimed the UK must be cautious about what happens in a post-Flood Re world come 2039.
FCA cancels Northern Ireland broker’s regulatory permission
The Financial Conduct Authority cancelled Down Insurances’ Part 4A permission on 7 June, confirming it “no longer has permission to carry on any regulated activity”.
Blog: Is tech really the solution for underinsurance?
As we move into an even more digital world, with some insurance quotes and policies being completed strictly online, which would better help address underinsurance: re-introducing human contact or using even more new tech? Rosie Simms weighs up the…
Clear buys credit insurance specialist
The Clear Group has bought the book and assets of Lichfield-based credit insurance specialist Rycroft Associates including Inspire Credit Management.
Home insurance prices surge a record 41.6% in a year
The average quoted price of home insurance rose by 41.6% in the 12 months to April, surging again to another new record rate for an annual rise.
CFC launches second carbon insurance solution
CFC has launched its second insurance solution for buyers of voluntary carbon credit, Carbon Cancellation Insurance.
AUB takes 40% stake in Momentum
Tysers owner AUB Group has signed up to buy a 40% equity stake in appointed representatives network Momentum Broker Solutions, subject to regulatory approval.
Brown & Brown expands further in Northern Ireland
Brown & Brown Europe has bought Rollins Insurance Brokers, based in Holywood, Northern Ireland.
Flood Re CEO Andy Bord steps down after seven years
Andy Bord, CEO of Flood Re, will be stepping down at its annual general meeting this July after seven years in the role.
Seventeen Group strikes two deals
Seventeen Group has bought Wisemans Insurance Services in Ashford and Manchester-based North West Risk Solutions.
Allianz Commercial backs MGA on marine products
Allianz Commercial has teamed up with ProMarine on a multi-product strategic underwriting and claims delegated authority agreement.
TL Dallas grows Scottish presence buying Marsh Commercial’s Highlands and Islands business
TL Dallas has signed up to buy Marsh Commercial’s business in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, with the deal expected to close in August.
CFC updates fintech insurance cover
CFC has made a “major overhaul” to its fintech insurance cover in the UK, Canada and Australia, across both professional service and technology exposures.
Markel UK targets 20% growth a year – Sykes
Jo Sykes, divisional director for the UK broker channel at Markel, told Insurance Age the specialist insurer has growth ambitions of around 20% a year from a UK perspective.
Patons increases GWP by more than 18%
Patons Insurance’s gross written premiums rose by 18.42% organically to £27m in the financial year to March 2024 – a record high.