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Allianz aims to boost broker interaction as it restructures renewable energy
Allianz Engineering, Construction & Power has brought its renewable energy experts into one team, with the ambition of growing its green power portfolio.
Zurich to expand claims concierge service to commercial and SME mid-market customers from Q1
Zurich UK has launched a bespoke concierge service for its personal lines customers in a move it claimed was an industry-first.
Insurance Cares: Military insurance broker launches personal accident policy
Specialist broker Absolute Military has launched its HM Forces personal accident policy for military personnel and their families.
Society of Insurance Broking chair looks to Biba to improve engagement
The new chair of the Society of Insurance Broking, Laura Hancock, has told Insurance Age that this year’s focus will be on raising professional standards in broking and talent recruitment.
Ecclesiastical calls on brokers as heritage sector faces “unprecedented” challenge
Ecclesiastical has launched its latest Heritage Risk Barometer to help brokers talk to heritage clients about the biggest risks they face in the short, medium and long-term.
Tysers reveals 20 new hires and commits to 2023 apprenticeship scheme
Tysers has added more than 20 staff this year, the Lloyd’s broker revealed, as it also confirmed plans to repeat its apprenticeship programme in 2023.
FCA warns of Surrey broker clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of a clone pretending to be Montgomery Kent Insurance Brokers.
Saga confirms underwriting sale talks
Over 50s-group Saga has confirmed ongoing talks to sell its underwriting business Acromas Insurance.
PFS extends consultation deadline amid row with CII board
The Personal Finance Society has extended its consultation deadline on the CII’s plans to ‘take over’ their board.
NFP buys Direct Safety Solutions
NFP has added to its UK portfolio buying West Midlands-based health and safety consultancy Direct Safety Solutions.
Speculation links Ageas Group with a fresh takeover approach
Ageas Group is being eyed as a takeover target according to reports.
People Moves: 16 - 20 January 2023
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves within the insurance market.
Liiba zooms in on next generation with 2023 agenda to drive change in London market
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association has published its agenda for 2023, flagging a focus on putting insurance brokers – particularly younger professionals – at the centre of the London insurance market’s modernisation.
Cost-of-living crisis to place additional regulatory focus on market
DAC Beachcroft has published its predictions for 2023, which touches on the impending implementation of the Consumer Duty and what the Financial Conduct Authority will expect of the insurance industry during the cost-of-living crisis.
RSA adds to CIO leadership team
RSA Insurance has appointed two new women to its CIO leadership team with Sally Ng as specialty and commercial delivery director, and Katie Hermans as head of technology risk management.
Sompo International expands outside London with Birmingham office
Sompo International has flagged the importance of getting closer to brokers as it revealed the opening of an office in Birmingham, its first in the UK outside of London.
Acrisure snaps up Affinity Brokers in Scotland
Acrisure has bought Glasgow-based Affinity Brokers in its 11th deal within the UK market.
Ageas makes significant changes to its UK executive team
Ageas UK has made two executive team appointments, with Rashmi Rao as chief information officer, and Stephen Linklater as claims director.
Analysts warn of further hit to UK property insurance market in 2023
Increasing weather-related claims and soaring rebuild costs will damage the profitability of UK property insurers this year, according to analytics company Globaldata.
AssuredPartners appoints Ben Crabtree as London MD
Ben Crabtree has been appointed managing director of AssuredPartners London. He will report to AssuredPartners International CEO David Heathfield.
Allianz appoints Graham Stait as Midlands and South West regional manager
Allianz Commercial has appointed former head of claims operations, Graham Stait, as regional manager for the Midlands and South West commercial regions.
The Society of Insurance Broking names Yutree director Laura Hancock as chair
The Society of Insurance Broking, a part of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has appointed Laura Hancock as chair, effective this month.
Aviva enters offshore wind insurance market
Aviva has extended its renewable energy insurance offering into the offshore wind market.
Insurance Cares: Broker helps launch home contents cover aimed at closing premium poverty gap
ECH Facilities has launched a home insurance policy in partnership with the Salvation Army to help people with lower incomes to protect their contents.