Commercial
Insurers urged to pay claims quickly following BI ruling
The Supreme Court concluded the Covid-19 business interruption dispute by substantially ruling in favour of policyholders.
A-Plan to absorb Howden’s UK retail business
More than 100 staff are set to move across as A-Plan is set to become Howden’s retail flagship.
US-firm AssuredPartners buys Borland Insurance as it grows UK footprint
Borland is headquartered in Scotland and the deal follows AssuredPartners' purchase of Birmingham-based Hettle Andrews & Associates in 2019.
Inflexion plans to build another "powerhouse" UK broker after Bollington sale
Partner Carl Wormald tells Insurance Age he is keen to build up another UK regional broker following the private equity provider's sale of Bollington Wilson to Gallagher.
Allianz teams up with Davies for broker apprentice programme
Allianz Insurance has launched a new training programme as part of a commitment to invest in the broker leaders of the future.
SMEs “disappointed” by way insurance firms handled Covid claims
CII survey highlights how trust in the profession slipped in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Bollington deal to “supercharge” Gallagher’s presence in the North West
UK Retail boss Michael Rea discusses the thinking behind Gallagher’s deal to buy Bollington and confirms it is looking to make further acquisitions.
Vizion takes broking director from Gallagher
The commercial and HNW specialist has also added two partners to its roster of 11.
Finch buys Compass member Headley Group
Headley brings over £13m in GWP to the Ethos-owned broker.
Gallagher buys Bollington
Bollington Wilson has been on the acquisition trail since 2019 and is believed to have GWP in the region of £250m.
MVP broker buys three businesses
Heath Crawford and Foster received investment from Peter Cullum-backed Minority Venture Partners three years ago.
New Dawn Risk targets regional brokers
The Lloyd's broker has set up a UK division in order to partner with regional providers and offer direct products.
Claimants reply after Axa puts blame on Lockton in legal row
Property investor Aubrey Weis has disputed claims made by Axa in its defence document.
Seventeen Group reports rising turnover and Ebitda
Group CEO Paul Anscombe says the business is set to make acquisitions in the first half of the year, after pausing its deal-making plans in 2020 due to the pandemic.
PIB reveals its first deal of 2021
The consolidator has purchased construction specialist UK & Ireland Insurance Services.
FCA reveals financial resilience of brokers amid Covid-19
Survey shows that 43% of brokers used furlough scheme while 19% accessed other forms of government support when coronavirus pandemic hit.
Ataraxia targets ten more deals in 2021
MD Adam Boakes discusses its most recent investment, working with Peter Cullum-backed Minority Venture Partners and how the pandemic has affected the business.
Jensten reports loss in first full year results
The figures follow the management buy-out and include all areas of the business formerly known as Coversure.
Lickens steps down as Clear CEO
Howard Lickens will move to the role of executive chairman as former A-Plan MD, Mike Edgeley takes up the CEO mantle.
Scheme to protect credit insurance transactions extended
The UK government, the Association of British Insurers (ABI), Euler Hermes and other underwriters have agreed to extend the State Support Scheme as providers warn of increased insolvencies.
Specialist Risk Group acquires equestrian broker
KBIS was established in 1991 and specialises in horse, horsebox and trailer and equestrian business cover.
Compass London Markets teams up with Bishopsgate Insurance Brokers
Parent company Ardonagh says move will give UK brokers access to the Lloyd's market and follows its deal to buy Compass owner Bravo Group in August 2020.
GRP buys Birmingham broker
Global Risk Partners (GRP) has purchased Newstead Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Partners& buys Focus Oxford Risk Management
The business specialises in science and technology and private clients.