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GRP silent as potential buyers named
Searchlight and Apax Partners are believed to be in talks with the consolidator over taking a stake in the business.
Gefion set end of year liquidity deadline by Danish regulator
The struggling unrated Danish provider must have €5m in liquid assets by end of this month as watchdog points to “serious” problems.
Ethos adds Hugh J Boswell as its tenth regional powerhouse
Norwich-based broker will keep its brand and brings a GWP of £22m to Ethos.
Tory broker Melanie Hampton predicts "unusual" election
The Alexander Miller MD, who is a Conservative cabinet member on Wandsworth Council, says voting patterns are changing and highlights her belief in the importance of securing a Brexit deal.
CBL Insurance Europe ordered to cease paying claims
Ireland-based insurer was placed in administration in 2018.
2019 in review: June's top stories
The start of Summer brought with it the revelation that now Prime Minister Boris Johnson was paid £25,540 by Biba to speak at its conference.
Elite Insurance goes into administration
The Gibraltar-based insurer closed to new business in July 2017.
Saffron buys Cambridgeshire-based Stuart & Co
Deal is broker's sixth since Ethos Broking took a majority stake in the business in 2018.
Lorega expands cyber product for homeowners
Product offers 24/7 advice, incident investigation and restoration services in the event of a cyber attack.
Lloyd’s launches trans and non-binary inclusion guide
Market believes the guide is appropriate for insurance firms of all sizes.
Inga Beale joins Clyde & Co's board
Law firm says former Lloyd's boss Beale will have a special focus on diversity and inclusion in her new role.
Blog: Why Excess of Loss is key in the current casualty market?
Pat Wood, of Manchester Underwriting Management, digs into the importance of Excess of Loss cover amid a capacity crunch.
2019 in review: May's top stories
The top stories in May were dominated by insolvencies, run-offs, liquidations, and redundancies.
Saga appoints former Superdry and Co-op boss as CEO
Euan Sutherland replaces Lance Batchelor who announced his retirement earlier this year.
People Moves Round-up: 9-13 December
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Alpha, Enterprise and Gable failures set FSCS back £276m
Organisation also expects brokers to carry out the due diligence on replacement carriers.
FCA penalties bring in £227m as crackdown on misconduct grows
Data from the regulator shows a sharp increase in the number of warnings issued to the market.
Consumers expect action on dual pricing, reports CII
CII survey highlights there is more for the industry to do to tackle the loyalty penalty.
David Kelly exits Open GI
The chief sales officer is leaving after 13 years with the software house.
Blog: When does ‘banter’ become harassment?
Louise Lawrence and Leah Caprani of Winckworth Sherwood LLP examine how insurance firms can ensure they provide a safe working environment.
2019 in review: April's top stories
As Spring continued, communications by CEOs to the market drew the most interest from readers, including those from Axa and RSA.
Brokers welcome Amanda Blanc back to UK insurance
Blanc has taken on NED roles at Aviva and ERS with experts predicting further announcements are to come.
Aviva moves UK personal lines HQ to Digital Garage
Aviva's Hoxton location was set up as an innovation hub but will now host the personal lines operation for the provider.
PIB acquires motor specialist Cooper Solutions
Firm has provided a daily rate insurance product through PIB-owned Cooke & Mason since 2004.