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Vibe Syndicate Management closes business units
The Lloyd’s MGA is to cease underwriting new and renewal accident & health and property D&F business amid strategic review as it pledges “orderly transition” for customers and brokers.
UK Broker Awards: Winners revealed
The ceremony on 13 September saw Clear Insurance Management crowned insurance broker of the year.
Clear set to make more deals this year
CEO Howard Lickens reveals the drivers behind the broker's deal to buy Morrison and outlines its plans for the future.
People Moves Round-up: 6-13 September 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
Egan reveals thinking behind RSA's commercial merger
CEO says move will create efficiencies and does not deny that it may lead to redundancies but explains the aim is to bring clarity to brokers following feedback that RSA's current structure is hard to deal with.
Quizzical questions: 13 September 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Chris Dobson outlines future plans as he exits Ageas
He reflects on 40 years in insurance ahead of his retirement as the insurer considers future of broker distribution director role.
Markel buys books of business from Caunce O’Hara
Deal is subject to regulatory approval and will see Caunce O’Hara staff move over to the insurer.
CRL stops writing new business amid Alpha fallout
The FSCS has been advised that all queries are being redirected to BCR.
Jelf rebrand an opportunity for regional brokers, say experts
Brokers say Marsh's "inevitable" move could lead to staff exits and a shift away from local service as Jelf rebrands to Marsh Commercial.
Hyperion merges Howden and RK Harrison
José Manuel González will move to London to act as CEO of the combined group.
CFC launches intellectual property guide for brokers
Guide allows brokers to demonstrate how IP policies work in practice.
Clear buys Morrison in largest deal to date
Acquisition increases Clear's GWP to £135m.
RSA brings together commercial divisions
The merge of CRS and GRS follows provider's decision to reduce its London market and specialty risks portfolios.
CPP Group pushes into broker space with niche broker buy
CPP Group takes on 160,000 policies from Business & Domestic Insurance Services.
The 2019 Top 50 Personal Lines Brokers is now available
Insurance Age has published the results of its annual study into the top 50 brokers in the personal lines market.
Vulnerability register launched
Insurance Cares: The Vulnerability Registration Service aims to protect people from financial hardship.
CCRS selects new MD of broking
Broker says hire will give it more “management bandwidth” for continued growth.
Tasker Insurance Brokers names new MD
Robin Thomson will take the role from Ann Bowyer, who remains with the business.
Ten boss James Sharp to retire
Sharp, the last of the AR network's founders remaining in an executive position, will be succeeded by Dawn Derbyshire.
Gefion and Qudos sue Staveley Head - report
Staveley Head denies the breach of duty and breach of contract accusations alongside claims firm Proximo.
Guy Carpenter boss fired over sexually suggestive email - reports
As well as this employment change two of the VP’s colleagues have faced severe internal penalties.
Marsh to retire Jelf name amid commercial rebrand
The broker warned that some local offices would be merged following its deals with Clark Thomson, Bluefin and JLT as it rebrands to Marsh Commercial.
CII launches personal lines training course
Anyone can sign up to the free four-week long online course and the body has developed an e-mentoring programme for members.