Commercial
H&H Insurance buys Tynedale broker
Tynedale Insurance Services was founded in 2015 and is based in Hexham.
XS Direct goes into run-off in Ireland
The broker confirmed that, as a result, staff at its Dublin headquarters had been informed that they would be made redundant.
Experts warn of reinsurance market crunch
Smaller players without scale may struggle with reinsurance costs going forward as issue is highlighted by the collapse of motor trade specialist Tradewise.
Hubb targets £15m to £20m GWP for 2023
The commercial usage-based broker was set up in 2020 and authorised in April last year.
Dickson & Co eager to double business and keep expanding
Dickson director Gavin Mitchell told Insurance Age that the broker would acquire more businesses in 2022 as well as recruit more people for its growing commercial team.
Allianz brings EC&P operation into commercial
The division now falls into one of four commercial regions.
Jackson Lee updates Sports Travel Plus policy
The scheme is now available for groups and teams competing and training overseas and includes cover for Covid-19.
Aviva Group CFO resigns
Jason Windsor took on the role in 2019 and will join Persimmon, a British housebuilding firm.
CII announces interim CEO
Jonathan Clark will take over from Sian Fisher at the end of March 2022 as the search for a permanent CEO is underway.
GRP's Marshall Wooldridge snaps up Rotherham-based broker
Goldthorpe, a family-owned business which writes both commercial and personal lines, is the fifth broker bought by Marshall Wooldridge since it became GRP's Yorkshire hub in 2016.
Specialist Risk Group buys special risks team from Bridge Insurance
Deal is SRG's first in 2022 and is part of a long-term partnership with Bridge.
Brokers call on new RSA boss to "step up a gear"
News analysis: Experts discuss whether outgoing RSA boss Scott Egan was successful in rebuilding the provider's relationships with regions and call for clarity on the insurer's broker strategy following leadership change.
Tysers sells credit & surety business to Xenia
It is Xenia’s eight deal in recent months and second trade credit buy.
Movo Partnership in talks to make six more deals
MD Lea Cheesbrough tells Insurance Age about the network's recent hat-trick of broker buys and discusses its growth plans as it targets £65m in GWP and 75 broker members.
MGA Tradewise goes into administration
The motor MGA stopped writing new and renewal business on 1 January after it was unable to renew its reinsurance protection with Berkshire Hathaway.
Society of Insurance Broking reveals broker challenges in 2022
Ensuring that clients’ cover and sums insured are kept under regular review costs will be a “dominant theme”, but the Society also pointed out the opportunities new talent brings.
Aviva and Prestige Underwriting agree fresh panel deal
The fresh motor and van agreement runs until 2026 and sees Prestige re-enter the non-standard motor space.
Ashwin Mistry joins Broker Insights board
Broker Insights CEO Fraser Edmond believes that having Mistry on board will offer the company a "significant" boost towards reaching its growth ambitions.
Aston Lark buys Phoenix Healthcare
Phoenix specialises in corporate healthcare provision and is Aston Lark’s second deal in 2022.
GRP's Alan & Thomas buys in Bournemouth
BIG Insurance is the broker's third deal since becoming GRP's southern hub.
Aston Lark makes first deal of 2022
Consolidator buys Mainstay Insurance, a commercial broker headquartered in Hove.
Insurance Age year in review- Steve Molloy
Steve Molly of AX reviews the year so far and tells Insurance Age what 2022 might look like.
Blog: Industry trends to look out for in 2022
Adrian Saunders, commercial director at Ecclesiastical Insurance, shares his predictions for the broker market in 2022.
Year in Review: Seàn Kemple, Close Brothers
Close Brothers MD Seàn Kemple reflects on the challenges brought on by 2021 and discusses the implications of the hard market for the broker space.