Articles by Rosie Simms
Blog: Six months in
Consolidation in the insurance market has been running rampant despite many brokers preaching the need for independence. Just how long this pace can continue is a question I have been asking myself since I started reporting at Insurance Age almost six…
Kingfisher opens broking HQ in West Midlands
Kingfisher Insurance has opened its national broking headquarters in Rubery, Birmingham, housing its motor trade, commercial, and non-standard home insurance teams.
FCA to raise budget by 10.7%
The Financial Conduct Authority has set its annual funding requirement for 2024/25 at £755m, an increase of 10.7%.
Taylor outlines plan to grow Aviva strategic accounts
Michelle Taylor, Aviva strategic accounts director, aims to be responsive and visible for brokers and sees opportunities after the insurer signed up to buy Probitas.
People Moves: 11 – 15 March 2024
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
PSC confirms takeover talks as consolidators tipped to swoop
Australia-headquartered PSC Insurance, a Top 100 broker in the UK, has confirmed being approached by multiple parties and in talks regarding a possible buyout.
Markerstudy rebrands broking arm
Markerstudy Broking has been renamed to Markerstudy Distribution to encapsulate the range of products and services across the whole division, the business has confirmed.
QBE launches regional healthcare practice group
QBE has created a healthcare practice group which will be supported by all regional offices in the UK, Insurance Age can reveal.
Gen AI to increase cyber attacks warns Lloyd’s
A new report has found that the impact of generative artificial intelligence is likely to increase the frequency, severity and diversity of smaller scale cyber attacks over the next one to two years.
FCA warns of Admiral clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of a clone claiming to be Admiral Insurance.
Commercial Express launches courier package product
Commercial Express has launched a courier package product, designed for brokers whose clients are couriers or delivery drivers using vans or cars in the UK.
As Inclusivity Partners closes, how can brokers attract more over-50s returners into the sector?
The over-50s and returners are a large talent pool that brokers are missing out on. Rosie Simms looks into how this demographic can help win the war for talent after a specialist partner with significant intermediary support pulls out.
IWD 2024: Geo’s Jaime Swindle on coaching and mentoring
For International Women’s Day, Insurance Age discussed with Geo Underwriting leader Jaime Swindle how women should embrace their different approach to their male colleagues.
Select Committtee slams lack of progress on sexual harassment and bullying
A House of Commons Treasury Select Committee has released its ‘Sexism in the City’ report revealing a lack of progress on sexual harassment and bullying, including serious sexual misconduct in financial services.
IWD 2024: “Be a self-promoter,” urges Tysers’ Nicola Leighton
For International Women’s Day Insurance Age caught up with Nicola Leighton, national sales director at Tysers Retail on how women must grasp any opportunity to develop their career.
Aon buys in administration Humn.ai’s assets and IP
Aon has bought Humn.ai’s technology assets and intellectual property to strengthen its own commercial fleet proposition, months after the insurtech appointed administrators.
People Moves: 4 – 8 March 2024
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
IWD 2024: “Always be authentic to yourself,” says Zurich’s Jacqui Kelly
For International Women’s Day, Insurance Age spoke with Jacqui Kelly, Zurich’s head of sales and distribution to see what the industry can do to help promote women up into more senior roles.
Beazley’s profit before tax soars 115%
Beazley has reported its profit before tax leapt to $1.25bn (£984m) in 2023, a 115% increase on the year before.
TBIG makes fourth major investment of the year
The Broker Investment Group has increased its stake in Callaway & Sons Insurance Consultants, located in Chelmsford, Essex to 100%.
Allianz Commercial boosts regional distribution to support brokers
Allianz Commercial has appointed four regional distribution managers covering the South, North, London, Midlands and the South West regions.
Home insurance prices jump 40% in a year
The average quoted price of home insurance increased by 40.6% in the 12 months to January – the highest annual increase since Consumer Intelligence began tracking prices in 2014.
Flood Re becomes first public body to be a Biba partner
Flood Re has become the first public body to join the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
RSA launches enhanced A&H proposition
RSA has launched a group personal accident and business travel cover designed to give organisations and their employees “always-on protection”.