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Biba launches scheme for media and entertainment sector
The scheme has been developed alongside Yutree Underwriting.
Businesses call for climate action in letter to Boris Johnson
Companies including Allianz, Aon UK, Brit Insurance, Convex, Flood Re, Marsh, MS Amlin Underwriting and Tokio Marine Kiln have urged the Prime Minister to demonstrate the government's commitment to addressing the climate crisis ahead of UN summit.
Lucida names broking division CEO
Simon Pearce joins the business which includes Right Choice, Moorhouse Group and Bennetts, as Insiyah Davenport also comes on board as group chief risk officer.
Brokers win big at the British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark, All Clear, Howden, Plan Group, Staysure, and Tysers all took home trophies on the night.
Jensten completes Tasker deal
The move sees Robert Organ take on the MD role for Jensten Retail as the business announces further board changes.
Zurich agrees £700m capacity deal with A-Plan's KGM
The deal means that Zurich will provide solus capacity to KGM for the next five years.
Group launched to help neurodivergent insurance workers
The group says that, despite great progress in the promotion and recruitment of a diverse workforce, where strides have been made to recognise equality, gender and disability; neurodiversity is often overlooked.
Home insurance premiums fall 6.4% off their June 2020 peak
Covid pushes home premiums down according to analysis from Consumer Intelligence.
Blog: How many policies have I sold today?
CDL’s Nigel Phillips explores how machine learning is democratising business intelligence.
Research reveals cybersecurity skill gap in insurance
New research from European provider of cloud infrastructure and cloud services, Ionos Cloud, has found that 38% of insurance IT decision makers (IT DMs) admit to their business having a cyber security skills gap, with a third saying this is putting their…
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The Insurance Octopus appoints director
Helen Bush will lead the business after being with the company for 11 years.
PIB extends its reach across Ireland
The broker has furthered its expansion across the country by striking a deal with Oliver Murphy Insurance Brokers.
Brokerslink adds claims dispute advisory service to network
The company has partnered with Fenchurch Law to support its global broker network with claims and coverage disputes.
Purbeck launches fresh PGI cover
According to the MGA, the policy was designed as a response to insurers’ requirements of personal guarantees for run off claims.
WF Risk Group goes for growth following rebrand
MD Richard Willis discusses the company's name change and what the Belfast-based broker is looking for in future acquisitions.
Brokers urged to take action after FCA calls for clarity on remuneration
Experts say brokers need to review their business models after the regulator slams the industry for "weakness" over product governance rules and highlights its focus on fair value.
RAW Insurance on track for further expansion
After having opened an office in Kendal last month, co-founders Ryan Roberts and Stephen Ward tell Insurance Age about their plans for the future.
PIB buys in Nottingham
JRT Insurance Brokers is PIB's eighth deal this year and will be integrated into its specialty division, PIB Insurance Brokers.
MGA Nivante aims to bring greater choice to care sector
Co-founders Jade Knight and Melissa Kalsi tell Insurance Age about the demands care providers are facing and how the MGA can support brokers.
Regulators bare their teeth: is this the new normal for mergers?
News analysis: David Worsfold examines whether regulators are likely to take a tougher stance on insurance sector mergers in the future, following the collapse of the Aon/Willis Towers Watson deal.
Who are the Top 50 brokers in personal lines?
The results of Insurance Age’s annual study into the top 50 brokers and providers in the personal lines market are in.
Lloyd's returns to profit in first half of 2021
Market reveals a profit of £1.4bn as well as an improved COR of 92.2% as gross written premiums also increase.
BGL confirms Fenchurch appointment as it explores insurance unit sale
BGL says it has "a duty to explore" approaches as Sky News reports that the business is considering a potential £700m sale of its insurance arm.