Commercial
Biba focuses on access to insurance in 2020 manifesto
Manifesto includes 37 commitments and 29 calls for action across nine key areas including regulation, broker challenges, PI cover, Green Cards and IPT.
Hyperion reveals £300m spending pot and multiple deal wish list
CEO David Howden says revenue and GWP increases for 2019 were driven by organic growth as the broker reveals it is looking at 20 acquisition targets.
Markerstudy forced to go "on hiatus" for new quotes in commercial lines
Group commercial director Gary Humphreys says MGA is in talks with two potential providers after it was asked by backer QIC to find alternative capacity for its commercial SME book.
Vizion establishes health and fine art divisions
Matthew Howells and Peter Bownes-Johnson join the broker as partners.
Banks-owned Somerset Bridge to sell Business Choice Direct
Group had held a 51% stake in Business Choice Direct since it was spun out in 2016.
Bruce Stevenson commits to independence amid M&A interest
CEO Edward Bruce said consolidator interest in the Scottish broker was increasing as it posted ‘record’ turnover for 2019.
Former MS Amlin underwriter launches equine MGA
David Ashby Underwriting will service MS Amlin's livestock and bloodstock business as part of the agreement.
Bruce Stevenson posts ‘record’ turnover for 2019
Broker credited growth to renewable energy, social housing, and food and drink.
GRP buys Birrell Group to create Midlands hub
Broker becomes GRP's eighth major hub and will retain its brand, with all staff remaining with the business.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 10 January 2020
Laurence Eastham and Siân Barton consider the top stories from the first full week back in the office in 2020, focusing on Gefion and the recent spate of run-off announcements.
Brokers predict more marine exits after Beazley run-off
Marine specialists expect to find replacement cover in the short-term, but predict that more market hardening is on the way.
Beazley places UK regional marine book in run-off
Decision could result in a small number of redundancies as the insurer pointed to pressure and low margins in the sector.
Lifesure moves into commercial with fresh broker launch
Barnes Commercial Insurance Broker has been set up by the firm as a separate business to focus on medium-sized SMEs and professions.
Brunel takes from Jelf/Marsh Commercial for Scotland lead
James Packer will look after Scottish business that Brunel had placed with its southern offices.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards winner: Covéa
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, we caught up with all the winners. Today, we talk to Lisa Meigh, director of HR & learning at Covéa, about the insurer's win in the Staff Empowerment category.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards winner: Zurich's Maxine Goddard
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, we caught up with all the winners. Today, we feature the Race Equality Champion, Maxine Goddard, head of sales operations and planning at Zurich Insurance.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards winner: Claims Consortium Group's Debbie Mawer
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, we caught up with all the winners. Today, we feature joint Mental Health Champion Debbie Mawer, director of people and culture at Claims Consortium Group.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards winner: RSA's Lindsey Morgan
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, we caught up with all the winners. Today, we feature Mental Health Champion Lindsey Morgan, customer services contact centre leader at RSA.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards winner: Zurich's Marianne Skinner
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature the LGBT+ Champion and overall D&I Champion, Marianne Skinner, London Market underwriter at Zurich Insurance and chair of Zurich Pride…
MS Amlin sets date for UK property and casualty exit
Provider previously announced its decision to withdraw from the market in September 2019.
Willis IRM buys Leeds broker
The Belfast-based company has purchased Hale Kavanagh.
GRP silent as potential buyers named
Searchlight and Apax Partners are believed to be in talks with the consolidator over taking a stake in the business.
Saffron buys Cambridgeshire-based Stuart & Co
Deal is broker's sixth since Ethos Broking took a majority stake in the business in 2018.
2019 in review: February's top stories
What hit the headlines as we moved into the second month of the year?