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Insurance sector welcomes changes to Online Safety Bill
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport announced yesterday that the Bill has been adapted to include paid-for scam adverts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Government sets 28 March deadline for Russian aviation insurance ban
The UK government revealed the insurance sanctions on 3 March in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Andy Burnham announced as Biba keynote
The mayor of Manchester was formerly a Labour MP and has also held a number of ministerial positions.
Howden restructures executive team ahead of Aston Lark completion
As previously announced, Carl Shuker will lead UK & Ireland business as CEO with Peter Blanc as executive chairman.
People Moves: 7 - 11 March 2022
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RSA’s Mooney commits to simpler, better service for brokers
The MD for UK commercial lines says it is “critical” for the business to focus on how it trades with brokers.
Backpage - March 2022
The lighter side of the insurance world.
The stats: Commercial premiums – double trouble as rates continue to bite
Along with the cost of living, the cost of insurance looks set to keep rising too, according to the most recent Acturis Commercial Broking Index. Rachel Gordon reports
Brown & Brown reveals £1.48bn price tag for GRP
The deal with US-broker Brown & Brown will see Searchlight, Penta and founders Cullum and Margrett exit as investors.
ESG round-up - March 2022
In our quarterly update, Insurance Age examines what the insurance world is doing to support the environmental, social and governance agenda.
Insight: Creating the right pitch will benefit both insurer and broker
Jonathan Forster, of Travelers, outlines the best ways to build a lasting partnership
Zego teams up with Aviva on fleet policies
Usage based and flat rate policies will be available to trades and haulage fleets in the UK containing between five and 500 vehicles via direct sales and brokers.
NIG posts policy count and GWP rise for 2021
Owner DLG reported gross written premiums of £3.17bn with profit after tax of £343.7m.
Ecclesiastical Insurance’s parent rebrands as Benefact Group
Ecclesiastical Insurance and all of the group’s other trading brands including brokers SEIB, Lycetts and Lloyd & White will continue to operate under their own names.
IWD: The view from the top
Key female insurance figures consider how far women have come in the sector on International Women’s Day.
Brown & Brown takeover of GRP will open up shareholder opportunities for staff
New owner says GRP has found its forever home and will back further acquisitions.
US giant Brown & Brown to buy GRP
Consolidator confirms no changes to management team, headcount and brands under new owners, the sixth largest broker in the world.
ERS posts COR of 98%
The insurer noted there was a reduction in demand in motor but growth in commercial.
People moves: 28 February - 4 March 2022
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GRP-owned County Group buys PG Insurance
The consolidator ramps up its acquisition plans with fifth deal of the year.
Lloyd’s open for growth but demanding sustainable performance
Market leader stresses remediation is not a ‘once and done’ exercise as focus increases on catastrophe risks.
In Depth: Standing out in the schemes market
Sam Barrett speaks to experts about how to develop successful schemes across a range of niche areas
Opinion: Wellbeing at work
Specialist Risk Group’s Warren Downey considers how leaders need to adapt to ensure happy and healthy teams
Ecclesiastical to expand schemes book with new hire
The Gloucester-based insurer boosted its schemes team with the appointment of Simon McGill.