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ESG round-up - June 2022
The latest in environmental and social governance featuring Partners&, Kew Insurance, Aviva and Allianz.
Backpage: June 2022
Meet our pet of the month, take a look at the lighter side of the market, and learn how the sector has been supporting communities with charity initiatives.
Jukes buys North Warwick Insurance Services
Bromsgrove-based Jukes Insurance Brokers has expanded its reach across the Midlands with its purchase of North Warwick Insurance Services.
Broking Success: Moving forward and storing up success
Greg Wildman, managing director of Basil Fry & Company, unpacks how the removals, storage and self-storage specialist broker has consistently delivered yearly double-digit organic growth in a sector that is a bellwether for the UK economy
Beazley launches D&O solution for crypto companies
Beazley has unveiled CryptoGuard, directors’ & officers’ liability insurance tailored specifically for crypto companies.
Stuart Reid joins Harbour Underwriting as NED
Former Bluefin and Gallagher boss Stuart Reid has joined commercial dispute insurance specialist Harbour Underwriting as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Revenue spikes 14% at SEIB in 2021
SEIB Insurance Brokers has reported increases in revenue, operating profit and profit before tax for 2021.
Lloyd & Whyte buys Naturesave Policies
Totnes-based Naturesave Policies, a broker with a focus on green and ethical insurance, has been acquired by Lloyd & Whyte for an undisclosed sum.
IFB reveals new ‘crash for cash’ hotspots across UK
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has detailed the top 10 new areas targeted by ‘crash for cash’ gangs as it warned drivers to be vigilant of the scam.
Ex-Axa leader David Williams joins Humn
David Williams has joined commercial motor insurtech Humn as a non-executive director.
People Moves: 13 - 17 June 2022
Stay informed on the top personnel changes in the insurance space.
FCA warns on areas of harm in wholesale market
The Financial Conduct Authority has zoned in on wholesalers, MGAs, the London Market and consolidators and warned that firms have “not fully embraced its key messages” around product oversight or firm culture and purpose.
The Stats: Q1 2022 - Cost of commercial cover continues to climb
Recent figures from the Acturis Commercial Lines Index shows business insurance remains on a relentless upward trajectory. Rachel Gordon reports
In Depth: The impact of flooding on HNW clients
Sam Barrett examines the future for flood insurance in the high-net-worth space
Somerset Bridge moves to Premium Credit
Broker Somerset Bridge has selected Premium Credit as its new, insurance premium finance provider in a multi-year deal.
In Depth: Developing the HNW market for electric vehicles
What are the insurance requirements for HNW electric vehicles and how is the industry responding? Sam Barrett investigates.
Abacai motor brand Boom hits the market
Mark Wilson-led Abacai has rolled out motor insurance brand Boom.
Top 5: Most read on Insurance Hound in April and May 2022
Whitepapers from Insurance Post, Ansvar, AX, LexisNexis and SAS were most popular during the period.
FloodFlash stakes claim for 'smart quote' as "paradigm shift" in mass market parametrics
FloodFlash has released 'smart quote' in its biggest update to its broker platform since launching in 2019.
People Moves: 6 - 10 June 2022
Keep up-to-date with the latest job changes in insurance.
Howden buys TigerRisk
Howden Group has bought reinsurance broker and risk capital advisor TigerRisk Partners.
County Group buys Taylor Francis
GRP-owned County Group has bought the business and assets of Taylor Francis in its fourth deal of the year.
Burns and Wilcox eyes £60m-£65m in GWP
The MGA and underwriting business has experienced “significant growth” since it was created in 2019 and is open to M&A as a tool for growth according to CEO, Stuart Kilpatrick.
JMG eyeing up more deals after flurry of Scottish buys
Both JMG and recent purchase GS Group are on the lookout for more buys, according to the businesses’ leaders.