Commercial
Biba teams up with LifeSearch on protection scheme
Trade body says the scheme will allow brokers, on an introducer basis, to provide protection cover including mortgage, family, income and critical illness, along with key person, shareholder, business loan, relevant life protection, group life, group…
Pen buys Manchester Underwriting
Deal brings 50 staff and £60m in GWP to the Gallagher-owned MGA.
GRP completes deal for WTW's Northern Ireland business
The deal was announced in July and brings £65m in GWP to GRP's Northern Ireland business ABL Group.
Allianz offers free legal helpline to independent brokers
The Lawphone will operate 24 hours, every day of the week, the insurer adding that the service will provide brokers with expert advice on various legal related issues.
Aston Lark buys in Birmingham
S Johnson & Company specialises in providing insurance for the music industry and the gun trade.
Aviva sells Italian GI business to Allianz
The insurer has confirmed it completed the sale of Aviva Italia for £284m.
Gallagher says 'goodbye' to Bollington brand
The broker, which was bought by Gallagher earlier this year, will take on its parent company's branding.
Partners& takes action on National Inclusion Week
The broker says it has organised a programme of activities aimed to celebrate inclusion in the workplace.
Ardonagh promotes Donaldson to Retail CEO
The broker has named Emma Rawlinson as Atlanta CEO and promoted Ian Donaldson to the role of CEO of Ardonagh Retail.
Superscript partners with Amazon on business insurance
The insurtech start-up says Amazon Business Prime customers will have access to covers including public liability, employers’ liability, professional indemnity, cyber, directors and officers, and office contents & equipment insurance.
Allianz updates fleet products to include electric vehicles
Provider says cover includes third-party liability during charging, as well as damage cover for cables, connectors and electric wallboxes.
Aston Lark reveals second deal of the day
Consolidator buys Abbey Murphy Insurance, an Irish broker based in Longford and Mullingar.
Zurich replaces Axa as AIUA capacity provider
The five-year deal with the Ardonagh-owned specialist agricultural underwriter is valued at £105m.
Aston Lark buys private medical insurance specialist
Consolidator says it is set to make further deals in the healthcare space as it buys Bournemouth-based The Health Insurance Company.
Biba launches scheme for media and entertainment sector
The scheme has been developed alongside Yutree Underwriting.
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.
Covid BI claims payments surpass £1bn
The latest set of figures from the FCA show providers have made initial payments worth £328.9m for unsettled claims and final settlements of £696.2m.
Jensten completes Tasker deal
The move sees Robert Organ take on the MD role for Jensten Retail as the business announces further board changes.
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.
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.