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Ansvar launches business, office and retail policy
Ansvar has launched a business, office and retail policy designed for business activities of social enterprises, commercial organisations, shops and offices.
Profile: Kelly Ogley, Howden – Growth strategy
Kelly Ogley, CEO of Howden Consumer and Local Commercial, outlines the firm’s growth strategy and urges women to back themselves.
Tokio Marine Kiln names new CEO
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Matthew Shaw as its new CEO, succeeding Brad Irick with effect from 1 April, subject to regulatory approval.
People Moves: 12 – 16 February 2024
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
News analysis: Employee ownership – how does it work for brokers?
Towards the end of 2023, Thomas Carroll became the latest broker to become employee-owned. Ida Axling looks at the benefits of the model for intermediaries and how the sale of Ten to Acrisure busted one myth that they cannot be sold.
Simon McGinn builds Dual team with Allianz’s Catherine Dixon as CUO
Dual UK has appointed Catherine Dixon as chief underwriting officer and Rob Corner to the new role of chief distribution officer, reporting to CEO Simon McGinn.
Interview: Matt Pawley, NFP
NFP’s Matt Pawley reflects on record levels of M&A, organic growth, brands and business as usual as the Aon deal looms.
Enness Global targets HNW insurance
Enness Global, the firm of international advisers and mortgage brokers for high-net-worth individuals, has launched a range of insurance services through Enness Insurance Brokers.
GI & Protection accounted for 4% of FCA financial promotions cases in Q4
The Financial Conduct Authority intervened to get 10,008 financial adverts and other promotions withdrawn or changed in 2023, a year-on-year rise of 17%.
TBIG takes stake in Jenkinson Insurance and Penk Insurance
The Broker Investment Group has taken a 49% stake in both Rotherham-based Jenkinson Insurance and Chesterfield-based Penk Insurance.
Acturis seals personal lines win with First2Protect
Acturis has partnered with home, landlord and tenant insurance broker First2Protect after a competitive tender process.
GBN Worldwide launches broker and MGA in UK
GBN Worldwide, a global insurance network, has launched a London-based independent broker and managing general agent GBN Risk Solutions.
Brokers updated on RSA purchase of NIG
Between May and July, NIG will transfer people, premises and assets and then start to move customers to RSA in a phased approach expected to be completed in Q3 2025.
All FCA authorisation metrics out of red zone
No Financial Conduct Authority authorisation metrics were rated red in the third quarter of 2023/24, with brokers also seeing an improvement in most key areas affecting the sector.
Ex-Hiscox leader Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial in broking push
London-based fintech Tint Financial Services has appointed former Hiscox distribution director Jodi Cartwright as chief commercial officer as it builds a broking arm, Insurance Age can reveal.
Brokerbility and Gauntlet aim to help the next generation of broker
Gauntlet leader Roger Gaunt and Brokerbility boss John Dunn tell Insurance Age how both can help the next generation of broker.
Loadsure launches motor truck cargo insurance
Managing general agent Loadsure has launched Columbia, a motor truck cargo and logistics services insurance.
Lloyds Banks’ LDC takes stake in Uinsure
LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has invested in Top 100 Broker Uinsure.
Phil Bayles on the etrading and data future for Bravo Networks
Bravo Networks’ delayed Bravo Digital Trader will go live in coming weeks as Ardonagh leader Phil Bayles hailed an “unbelievable asset”, Insurance Age can reveal.
GAP insurers suspend sales after FCA concerns on fair value
Insurers covering 80% of the guaranteed asset protection market have agreed to pause sales after a request from the Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator has confirmed.
CFC creates team focused on tax related M&A transactions risks
CFC has established a specialist team to focus on underwriting tax risks connected to merger and acquisition transactions.
MGA to branch out with new life sciences Lloyd’s launch
Asta, through its third-party managing agency at Lloyd’s, has received “in-principle” approval for a new syndicate-in-a-box to deliver a product that aims to accelerate the development of new therapeutic drugs.
Zurich SME head Edwards: Speed and service key to maintaining double-digit growth
Zurich is seeking to improve its referral process and continue to invest in underwriters as part of its drive for double-digit new business growth across the SME space.
People Moves: 5 – 9 February 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.