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GRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys PMI broker
Deal for Equity Health Solutions is PCH's second since becoming part of GRP in 2020.
Experts slam "badly worded" and "intrusive" FCA D&I survey
Compliance specialists highlight the problems that the voluntary survey, which was sent out last month, may cause brokers.
Movo exits GRP’s Hedron network
MD Lea Cheesbrough said the franchise, which also has its own network, wanted to focus on independence.
Kelly Ogley takes A-Plan CEO role
The moves sees group CEO, Carl Shuker, remain to focus on the wider business which includes Endsleigh, Assured Futures and KGM.
Avid launches A-rated GAP product in the UK
The product is distributed by Avid to third parties, including brokers and leasing companies, for sale to consumers.
Hastings reports increased profit in Q3 2021
The provider's profit before tax hit £103m, highlighting an increase in customer policies despite premium reductions across the sector.
"It feels like family," says KGJ boss about NFP transition
NFP’s John Paul Allcock and KGJ director Richard Cox talk to Insurance Age about what sparked the interest in the recent deal and how it is set to help both businesses achieve growth.
COP 26: Sunak will force UK firms to publish net zero plans
Financial institutions and companies listed in the UK will have to produce plans highlighting how they will transition to net zero.
Dive-In reaches largest ever audience
The diversity in insurance event featured 145 sessions and saw 31,000 people participate.
In Depth: Schemes partnerships build opportunities in a changing market
Jonathan Forster, SME distribution director at Travelers, considers how brokers can make a success of schemes in the final part of our series.
HSB buys structural warranties specialist
HSB has revealed that the acquisition of MD Group and its MGA, MD Insurance Services, will expand its core insurance offering.
Capita to sell specialty insurance businesses
The company has agreed to to sell its two specialty insurance businesses, Capita Commercial Insurance Services (CCIS) and Capita Managing Agency (CMA), to Marco Capital Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
WF Risk Group repackages wholesale and MGA proposition
The two divisions have been brought together in order to allow brokers to access the Generation Underwriting and Arden Wholesale brands.
People moves: 1-5 November 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
Granite buys telematics broker Carrot
The insurtech specialist will retain its office in Crewe following the deal.
In Depth: The influence of the MGA space on schemes
Cristina Diciu explores the impact of MGAs on schemes, and examines what brokers can do to capitalise on the competitive environment, in part two of our series with Travelers.
Daulby Read adds agricultural specialist
The move takes the Bravo Networks broker's GWP up to £7m.
Gallagher appoints Derek Henry to lead micro-SME
Henry, formerly of Brightside, will also be MD of personal lines as the broker zones in on digital innovation.
News analysis: Consolidators put up 'for sale' signs
Following Howden’s acquisition of Aston Lark, Insurance Age reached out to M&A advisers and brokers to get some insight into the future for the current crop of consolidators.
Ripe Thinking gains backing from Aquiline
The New York private investment firm takes a majority stake in the personal lines specialist.
Ardonagh completes BGC deal
First announced in May, the deal was sealed for a cash consideration of $500m (£354m).
In Depth: Schemes and the pandemic
Reporter, Cristina Diciu, explores how the schemes market has developed since the onset of Covid-19 in the first of our three articles produced in association with Travelers.
Protesters spill 1,000 litres of fake oil on Lloyd’s doorstep
A one-tonne tank of plant and water-based biodegradable oil flooded the area in front of Llyod’s headquarters in Insurance Rebellion's latest protest targeting the market over links to fossil fuels.
Matson flags 9% organic growth at Gallagher
Q3 figures for the global business show brokerage revenue of $1.5bn.