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Movo grows apprenticeship scheme
The Movo Partnership appointed representative network has expanded its apprenticeship programme taking on five new starters.
Biba reveals 2023 conference theme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has revealed Rising to the Challenge as its theme for the 2023 conference.
Aston Lark acquires N&G direct marine trade book
Aston Lark has bought Navigators and General's commercial direct marine trade book.
Graeme Trudgill ‘delighted’ to see FCA review funding of the FSCS
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s executive director, Graeme Trudgill has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority’s review of the funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Jensten Group acquires second broker in a week
The Jensten Group has acquired commercial broker Basil Fry & Company, its second acquisition in a week.
FCA reveals next steps for improving the compensation framework
The Financial Conduct Authority has published the feedback it received to its call for input on the framework for protection provided through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, following concerns about increasing costs.
Only 8% of broking CEO and 5.4% of chair roles held by women
With gender diversity falling in key regulated senior management functions at brokers and lagging behind the low levels in the FCA-regulated financial services sector Insurance Age takes a deep-dive into which posts are held by women as our Broker…
Daines Kapp's George Worby first to complete Allianz's broker apprenticeship
Allianz has revealed its first success story in its broker apprenticeship programme which it believes could help tackle the recruitment crisis.
Video Q&A: Close Brothers Premium Finance on how brokers can grow business in challenging times
Seàn Kemple of Close Brothers Premium Finance discusses the factors affecting business growth in the current market and the opportunities afforded by premium finance
FCA raises concerns on D&I strategies
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned that firms’ diversity and inclusion strategies are not consistently based on a clear diagnosis of their specific circumstances and challenges, meaning actions and initiatives may not be appropriately focused.
FCA reveals ESG committee line-up
The Financial Conduct Authority has established an environmental, social and governance advisory committee to help the regulator execute its ESG-related responsibilities.
QBE launches new financial lines product
QBE Europe has launched a new warranty and indemnity product due to increased mergers and acquisitions.
Stark FOI data reveals scale of broking’s gender diversity leadership gap
Broking’s lack of gender diversity in key senior management function roles has got worse since 2020 with the sector also falling behind the current low levels set by the FCA-regulated financial services industry, a Freedom of Information request by…
Headline makers: December 2022
The key stories from the past month all in one place.
The stats: Q3 - Feeling the squeeze as commercial continues to climb
Recent figures for Q3 from Acturis show policyholders remain under intense pressure as premiums rise across all business classes, reports Rachel Gordon
Ripe Thinking hires ex-Towergate duo to 'help drive growth'
Insurtech broker Ripe Thinking, has hired Simon Trott as chief operating officer and Rob Styring as chief financial officer.
RSA can no longer 'hide behind the screen' to engage brokers - Catherine Frost
Stakeholder engagement with brokers is a priority for increased visibility, according to RSA regional managing director Catherine Frost.
Opinion: Employee ownership - the pros and cons of different schemes
Co-founder and former director of Ten Insurance Services, James Sharp, shares his experience of three employee ownership schemes as the route becomes increasingly prominent in broking
Jensten Group snaps up UK motor broking specialist
Jensten Group has bought specialist broker Bellegrove, boosting its presence in UK motor trade and fleet insurance.
People Moves: 5 - 9 December 2022
Keep up to date with the latest personnel changes in insurance.
Broking Success: Partnership power
Stuart Reid, non-exec chair of Partners&, explains why a penchant for buying does not make the broker a consolidator and how staying true to its founding ideals has helped it grow – with more to come
Aon’s Jane Kielty named deputy chair at Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed Aon’s chief commercial officer Jane Kielty will become its deputy chair on 1 January taking over from Laura Hancock.
Miller launches new D&O product
Miller has launched D&O Construct, a new product for the UK construction sector, designed with Dual.
Union calls for urgent action amid FCA staff morale “collapse”
The Financial Conduct Authority needs urgent staff reform amid a collapse in morale that means it cannot regulate effectively, union Unite has claimed.