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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.
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.
Video: Activate Group Q&A: what brokers should be looking for in an accident repair partner
Pete Thompson talks to Insurance Age about why brokers should be considering working with an accident repair business, and his employer Activate Group specifically.
Peril in product governance – who you gonna call?
News analysis: Brokers are under the cosh and many need guidance on how to implement the FCA’s wide-reaching rules on product governance.
PIB's 2020 deal spend revealed
The consolidator's accounts show it spent a total of £92.8m on deals during the year, as it also reports increases in turnover and Ebitda.
Markerstudy Broking hires trading director
Simon Townsend joins Markerstudy following its purchase of Brightside earlier this year.
MGA with focus on UK care sector launches
Nivante trades exclusively through brokers and provides specialist combined insurance products for the UK care sector, including liability, property damage, and medical malpractice.
Lucida on track to make deals following rebrand
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, group CEO Mike Joseph discusses the creation of the new broking group and its plans for the future.