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Konsileo eyes international opportunities as US ‘heavy hitter’ added
Konsileo has added Joe Zuk, US insurance, operations and investment executive, to its board of directors to advise and support growth.
Markerstudy confirms consumer lending plans
Markerstudy has created a specialist division, focusing on all premium finance activities across the group, and confirmed plans to launch lending products in both the commercial and retail finance space.
Brunel takes UK network to nine opening Cardiff branch
Brunel Insurance Brokers has opened an office in Cardiff, its first permanent presence in Wales.
Father and son sentenced for ghost broking scam
A father and son have been sentenced for their roles in a ghost broking scheme, following an investigation led by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Clear brings three Sheffield businesses under one roof
The Clear Group has relocated its three Sheffield businesses into one office at Meadowhall Business Park in the city.
PremFina secures £350m facility as it reveals £1.9bn volume target
PremFina has agreed a £350m private securitisation facility with support from HSBC and Waterfall Asset Management to help its current and future growth strategy.
Ghost broker sentenced
A ghost broker has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months with a requirement to complete 150 hours of unpaid work, after selling two fraudulent motor insurance policies to unsuspecting members of the public.
FCA looks at removing further unnecessary data reporting
The Financial Conduct Authority is proposing to remove unnecessary data reporting, in a move it said will benefit nearly all firms, help to reduce burden and unlock economic growth.
AssuredPartners deal still expected to close in second half of the year, says CEO Pat Gallagher
Gallagher is “playing it right down the middle of the fairway” with the US Department of Justice and still expects to close the deal for AssuredPartners in the second half of the year, according to CEO Pat Gallagher.
Three arrested in the UK in FCA led crackdown on illegal finfluencers
Three people in the UK have been arrested as the Financial Conduct Authority led an an international crackdown on illegal finfluencers in a week of action that kicked off on Monday.
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Hiscox launches affirmative AI cover for tech businesses
Hiscox UK has updated its insurance for technology businesses to include affirmative cover for AI-related claims.
Former Nexus US CEO launches MGA
London-headquartered international managing general agent Amiga Specialty has officially launched promising an “aggressive growth and acquisition strategy”.
Mike Petchey promoted to Markel head of schemes
Markel has appointed Mike Petchey head of schemes to lead its broker-led specialist proposition.
Interview: Emma Rawlinson, CEO of Markerstudy Distribution
After four job titles in just 12 months, Markerstudy Distribution CEO Emma Rawlinson tells Insurance Age about what comes next on brands, growth, acquisitions and more for the multi-billion-pound business as the Atlanta integration proceeds at pace.
Aviva first to launch on Acturis Unify
Aviva is the first insurer to join Acturis’ artificial intelligence and data-driven placement strategy tool Unify.
Chris Bose named ABI director of general insurance and international
The Association of British Insurers has appointed Chris Bose as director of general insurance and international, joining from Nationwide Building Society.
Patons hones in on £35m target as it grows by 16.6%
Patons Insurance reached £31.5m of gross written premiums in the 2024/25 financial year, growing by 16.6% compared to the year before.
Markerstudy Distribution eyeing up consumer lending opportunities
Markerstudy Distribution is investigating the possibility of moving into consumer lending, CEO Emma Rawlinson told Insurance Age.
Home insurance pricing falls speed up
Home insurance premiums saw their most substantial monthly decline of the past year in May, falling by 1.9%, according to Pearson Ham.
ERS appoints new MD
Specialist motor insurer ERS has promoted Martin Hall to the new role of managing director, taking responsibility for the performance of Lloyd’s Syndicate 218.
Zurich FOIs reveal workplace theft declining
A total of 4,562 workers were caught stealing from their workplace in the last year, data released by Zurich UK has revealed.
FCA confirms enforcement transparency after previous name and shame u-turn
The Financial Conduct Authority has published its Enforcement Guide, confirming the dropping of name and shame proposals in favour of keeping its ‘exceptional circumstances’ test.
Miller completes AHJ buy
Miller has completed the acquisition of AHJ Holdings, the ultimate parent company of Alwen Hough Johnson and AHJ Europe.