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Starpeak renews binder with Axa XL’s UK and Lloyd’s business
Digital distributor of specialist insurance products, Starpeak, has renewed its binder arrangement with Axa XL’s UK and Lloyd’s business, marking the 10th year of the partnership.
French broker opens in the UK as it approaches 180 year anniversary
French insurance broker Filhet-Allard Maritime has expanded into the UK opening a London office.
Cowens looks for growth in challenging market
Mark Wilson, managing director of Cowens, has targeted 15% growth in the next year but highlighted the soft market and wider economy challenges, with acquisitions not ruled out.
NFP moving from Applied to Acturis in UK
NFP is leaving Applied Systems for Acturis in the UK, managing director of commercial insurance at NFP Europe John Paul Allcock has revealed to Insurance Age.
Biba launches AI guide to help members
The British Insurance Brokers has launched a new guide, sponsored by Markel, to help members understand how artificial intelligence might be beneficially incorporated into their business.
Atec adds four to panel for InsureMy motorhome
Atec Group has refreshed its InsureMy range of motorhome products with Axa, Sabre, Allianz and KGM joining its panel.
Shuker moves to deputy chair, succeeded by Kennedy as CEO of Howden UK and Ireland
Robert Kennedy has been named CEO of Howden UK and Ireland to take up the role on 1 October, when Carl Shuker will become deputy chairman.
Start-up broker adds director for bitcoin mining and AI compute
Start-up insurance broker Native has hired George Frith as divisional director of bitcoin mining and AI compute.
Policy Expert grows pre-tax profit by more than £25m as motor moves into black for first time
Policy Expert increased its profits before tax to £30.1m in the last financial year, up significantly from £4.9m, as underlying Ebitda more than doubled to £55.3m.
Aon claims ‘next step in predictive broking’ with AI-powered launch
Broking giant Aon has launched a proprietary, patent-pending platform that uses artificial intelligence, large-language models and predictive analytics to transform the commercial insurance placement process.
Birmingham regional review: Highly competitive market
Birmingham’s central location in the country creates opportunities for investment and growth, according to experts in the highly competitive broker market, with recruitment flagged as the main challenge.
Hiscox creates new HNW trading director role
Hiscox UK has appointed Matt Perkin to the new role of trading director for high net worth, art and collections.
FCA warns of Brighton broker clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of a clone claiming to be Brighton-based Premium Wise Insurance Brokers.
Arkel rolls out landlords product on Acturis
Managing general agent Arkel has added its landlords let property insurance ‘Premier Let’ to Acturis meaning it now has products on every software house.
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Allianz confirms broker commitment amid job losses
Allianz has promised no disruption to the way it serves brokers and reiterated its long-term commitment to the sector as it goes through the process of cutting 650 jobs in the UK.
Folgate ramps up e-trade limit for landlords products
Folgate Underwriting has extended its landlords Acturis and extranet e-trade products to plug the e-trade gap with sums insured up to £20m.
Specialist MGA seals new liability capacity across three business lines
Specialist MGA Avid Insurance has partnered with insurer Starr to access fresh underwriting capacity.
Lycetts to invest more in technology, with opportunities in softening market – Barclay
Ian Barclay, CEO of Lycetts, told Insurance Age the broker is investing in technology whilst keeping face-to-face relationships with clients, as he sees opportunities in a softening market.
Clear strikes deal for Surrey-based CR Toogood & Co
Clear Group has bought £14.5m gross written premium commercial broker CR Toogood & Co.
Atec buys Moorhouse from Lucida
Atec Group, owner of digital niche personal lines broker Ceta and managing general agent Arkel, has added to its stable and moved into the SME market buying Moorhouse from Lucida.
Broking Success: One team
James Godsall, managing director of generalist broker Jukes Insurance, on bringing teams together and maintaining a high street-type presence while moving the broker to 50/50 commercial and personal lines.
BP Marsh buys into property specialist MGA
Private equity house BP Marsh & Partners has revealed its second insurance investment in a month, taking a 27% stake in Cameron Specialty.
Insurers and MGAs line up to support brokers amid Applied Epic exit
Insurer and managing general agent leaders have committed to help brokers deal with the impact of Applied Systems cutting Epic from the UK market.