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DCJ makes first deal as part of GRP stable
Broker expands its footprint with purchase of Lincoln-based Sills.
Markerstudy focuses on further deals after Brightside buy
Gary Humphreys says the provider is actively looking to buy more businesses as he flags further consolidation in the personal lines space.
Mark Wilson's Abacai buys Dayinsure
The motor insurance specialist, which is Abacai's first acquisition since it launched last month, will remain a standalone business run by its current management team.
Howden buys superyacht broker STA Group
The business will become part of Howden and rebrand as Howden Sturge.
Consolidation of the consolidators next step as broker M&A targets reduce
IMAS director John Nisbet discusses how consolidators can continue to grow and warns that private equity backers could move on from the sector as a result of a “diminishing opportunity” in the broking market.
Aviva risk report highlights broker role
Insurance Age takes a first look at the Aviva Risk Insights Report which considers Covid-19, Brexit, cyber, climate change and the part of brokers.
SRG adds MGA CLS Risk Solutions to stable
It is the fourth deal this year for Specialist Risk Group and adds £30m in GWP to the business.
PIB buys Staffordshire broker in second deal of 2021
Element Hinton specialises in construction, waste, engineering and leisure and the deal follows investment into PIB by Apax Partners.
Intact commits to Scott Egan as RSA CEO
Canadian insurer Intact is set to buy RSA's Canadian and UK & International operations in the second quarter of this year.
Brightside sold to Markerstudy seven years after collapse of initial deal
Markerstudy finally gets its hands on the specialist personal lines broker after being rejected for undervaluing the broker in 2013.
Third deal in a week for Aston Lark
Bristol-based broker Venture Insurance has joined the Peter Blanc-led business.
Aviva’s Covid-19 BI claims exposure down to broker wordings
GI CEO Colm Holmes says provider has taken a proactive approach to paying claims as he discusses how Aviva was impacted by the BI test case and comments on its 2020 results.
Profit and turnover up for Admiral Group
Profit before tax was driven by strong reserve releases and lower claims frequency.
Aviva's UK operating profit falls in 2020
CEO Amanda Blanc sees opportunities for "material growth" in the UK market as commercial lines premiums continue to grow.
MGA Generation Underwriting signs capacity deal
The deal doubles property capacity for the MGA which is part of broker Willis IRM.
JM Glendinning buys Staffordshire broker
JM Glendinning has acquired specialist insurance services firm Nowell & Richards for an undisclosed sum.
Hiscox posts £192m loss in 2020
Provider says results were impacted by the pandemic, as COR worsened to 114.5% while GWP remained flat.
Aston Lark buys Magenta Insurance
The MGA is chartered and based in East Anglia.
IPT remains at 12%
The Budget swerves IPT rise and Entrepreneurs’ Relief escapes for now but Corporation Tax increases to 25%.
Masojada: Hiscox regrets "anguish and uncertainty" caused by Covid-19 BI dispute
CEO discusses the need for the insurer to rebuild its brand and reputation as a result of the BI disagreement as insurer posts £192.4m loss for 2020.
GRP’s Newstead buys local broker
GRP purchased Birmingham-based Newstead in January this year and described it as a “flag in the ground” in the city as it seeks to build its presence.
Beazley CEO Andrew Horton moves to QBE
Horton is set to become group CEO of QBE in Australia later this year as Beazley names chief underwriting officer, Adrian Cox, as his successor.
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Insurance Age Digital Edition: March: Technology at hand
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