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Brunel Group opens Newton Abbot office
Brunel Group has opened a branch in Newton Abbot, relocating staff from Bovey Tracey, and plans to double the size of the team in the new location.
SSP users demand improvements after latest outage
SSP users have called on the software house to improve its technology and communication after being hit by another outage yesterday, Insurance Age can reveal.
News analysis: What does the end of the Production & TV Restart insurance scheme mean?
Fiona Nicolson finds out what the end of the PRS insurance support programme means for the TV and insurance sectors and asks if the show can go on following the withdrawal of government support at the end of this month.
ESG round-up - June 2022
The latest in environmental and social governance featuring Partners&, Kew Insurance, Aviva and Allianz.
Backpage: June 2022
Meet our pet of the month, take a look at the lighter side of the market, and learn how the sector has been supporting communities with charity initiatives.
Covéa returns to profit in 2021
Covéa Insurance has reported post-tax profit of £7.9m in 2021 reversing the loss of £30.8m the previous year.
Jukes buys North Warwick Insurance Services
Bromsgrove-based Jukes Insurance Brokers has expanded its reach across the Midlands with its purchase of North Warwick Insurance Services.
Broking Success: Moving forward and storing up success
Greg Wildman, managing director of Basil Fry & Company, unpacks how the removals, storage and self-storage specialist broker has consistently delivered yearly double-digit organic growth in a sector that is a bellwether for the UK economy
Beazley launches D&O solution for crypto companies
Beazley has unveiled CryptoGuard, directors’ & officers’ liability insurance tailored specifically for crypto companies.
Stuart Reid joins Harbour Underwriting as NED
Former Bluefin and Gallagher boss Stuart Reid has joined commercial dispute insurance specialist Harbour Underwriting as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Pine Walk launches political and non-payment risks MGA
Fidelis-backed Pine Walk has launched its seventh MGA Pernix which will be led by CEO Kade Spears and chief underwriting officer Caroline Coulson.
Revenue spikes 14% at SEIB in 2021
SEIB Insurance Brokers has reported increases in revenue, operating profit and profit before tax for 2021.
Lloyd & Whyte buys Naturesave Policies
Totnes-based Naturesave Policies, a broker with a focus on green and ethical insurance, has been acquired by Lloyd & Whyte for an undisclosed sum.
IFB reveals new ‘crash for cash’ hotspots across UK
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has detailed the top 10 new areas targeted by ‘crash for cash’ gangs as it warned drivers to be vigilant of the scam.
Ex-Axa leader David Williams joins Humn
David Williams has joined commercial motor insurtech Humn as a non-executive director.
People Moves: 13 - 17 June 2022
Stay informed on the top personnel changes in the insurance space.
FCA warns on areas of harm in wholesale market
The Financial Conduct Authority has zoned in on wholesalers, MGAs, the London Market and consolidators and warned that firms have “not fully embraced its key messages” around product oversight or firm culture and purpose.
The Stats: Q1 2022 - Cost of commercial cover continues to climb
Recent figures from the Acturis Commercial Lines Index shows business insurance remains on a relentless upward trajectory. Rachel Gordon reports
In Depth: The impact of flooding on HNW clients
Sam Barrett examines the future for flood insurance in the high-net-worth space
Somerset Bridge moves to Premium Credit
Broker Somerset Bridge has selected Premium Credit as its new, insurance premium finance provider in a multi-year deal.
In Depth: Developing the HNW market for electric vehicles
What are the insurance requirements for HNW electric vehicles and how is the industry responding? Sam Barrett investigates.
IQUW launches crisis management product suite
Property, commercial and specialty insurer IQUW has developed an insurance class designed to help businesses anticipate, prevent, respond to, and recover from a wide variety of risks.
Abacai motor brand Boom hits the market
Mark Wilson-led Abacai has rolled out motor insurance brand Boom.
LV adds Sam Dansey to lead home underwriting
LV has appointed Sam Dansey to head up its home underwriting team joining from Flood Re, Insurance Age can reveal.