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Lloyd's joins the Net Zero Insurance Alliance
Corporation commits to the transition all of its operational and attributable greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.
Nick Hobbs: “Rebalance, transform, outperform”
Allianz’s chief distribution and regions officer explains how the restructure of the business over the summer will impact brokers.
Geo expands political violence and terrorism cover
Geo Specialty has broadened its UK political violence and terrorism policies, widening the scope of its business interruption insurance to cover loss of profits even after the property has been rebuilt and reopened.
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CII reports narrowing gender and ethnicity pay gaps
The organisation, which has previously urged the industry to do more to ensure equality in pay, says it has taken action to tackle gender and ethnicity pay issues over the last four years.
Percayso unveils no-code data enrichment product
The solution is available to brokers, insurers and MGAs across personal and commercial lines.
QBE names Chris Wallace as executive director for the UK
Move follows Cécile Fresneau's promotion to run QBE's European Operations earlier this year.
Biba hopes "win-win" flood directory will help improve industry reputation
Executive director Graeme Trudgill says signposting service is a chance for the industry to come together and urges brokers to get involved.
Occam buys Beech Underwriting
Beech Underwriting is a specialist in terrorism insurance.
CFC adds EQT to investor panel
Vitruvian, which has backed the cyber specialist since 2017, also remains on board as a financial backer.
People moves: 18-22 October 2021
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Biba, ABI and Flood Re open registration for flood directory
The directory is set to launch later this year and the organisations are now calling for specialist brokers and providers to register to be part of the service.
Allianz launches sustainable procurement charter
With this charter, Allianz says it aims to encourage suppliers to reduce carbon emissions, recycle waste, use renewable energy, and consider biodiversity.
Beazley sets up ESG specialist syndicate
The organisation will focus on providing capacity to businesses that perform well on environmental and social governance metrics.
Motor premiums stabilise as telematics grows
Data from Consumer Intelligence reveals that 1 in 4 cheapest motor insurance quotes are provided by telematics firms, and while motor premiums plunged 9.4% in the last 12 months, prices are now beginning to stabilise.
CII consults members on its future
The move is designed to refresh its 2016 manifesto and follows criticism from local institutes on the body’s strategy.
Motor premiums continue to fall in Q3
Premiums are the cheapest they have been since mid-2015, but the rate at which prices are falling has slowed in the last three months, according to Confused/Willis Towers Watson.
People Moves: 11-15 October 2021
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MGAA signs up first Republic of Ireland member
Dublin-based MGA Blackrock Insurance Solutions has joined the trade association.
Howden buys Aston Lark
The deal is Howden’s largest acquisition to date and creates a £6bn GWP UK business in “deal a decade in the making”.
Das UK promotes Tony Coram to CEO
Das UK Group has named Tony Coram as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Andrew Burke who is stepping down at the end of this year.
Ghost broker who targeted Polish community jailed
Police are now using the Proceeds of Crime Act to recover funds which were illegally obtained.
Markerstudy Broking looks to £600m GWP
The business is set to invest in its digital capabilities as MD, Ross Barrington, reflects on its Brightside deal and future M&A plans.
Mulsanne parent moves into profit
Refinancing sees the insurer, which also owns Complete Cover Group, move back into profit in 2020.