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Aviva and Allianz surveys flag inflation and climate impact issues for SMEs
Inflation has toppled business interruption as the number one concern for small businesses in a survey by Allianz Commercial while separate research by Aviva has found three-quarters of SMEs believe businesses should work on reducing their environmental…
AM Best rates MGA Castel
The organisation said it is the first UK MGA to receive a performance assessment from the rating agency.
Blog: Managing theatre risk post-Covid
Ross Howard, assistant underwriter for entertainment at Markel International, and amateur thespian, explains how performers and theatre companies have overcome the obstacles of Covid-19, and discusses their plans to safeguard theatre productions in a…
AUB Group confirms Tyser deal talks
The Australia and New Zealand-based broking and underwriting group said no terms have been agreed.
New RSA CEO Ken Norgrove promises to fix current “average” broker service
The insurer is keen to grow in SME in partnership with brokers but will not be targeting micro business.
Blog: Don’t be resigned to the Great Resignation
Allianz’s Julie Harrison explains why insurance employers must recognise why people are leaving firms in order to attract and retain talent
Tasker Insurance Brokers becomes Jensten as group streamlines brands
The Jensten Group has a revealed a transformation programme to simplify its corporate structure, systems, and brands.
Aviva takes Charlotte Jones from RSA as CFO
Aviva has been looking for a new CFO since Jason Windsor resigned in January.
Think Insurance makes first broker buy
The motor and niche specialist has added to its commercial offering led by Russell Bence.
People Moves: 28 March - 1 April 2022
Keep up-to-date with the top personnel stories on Insurance Age.
R&Q agrees £482m sale to Brickell
The deal would give shareholders a premium of around 20% on yesterday’s closing price.
Lloyd’s picks 11 for latest lab cohort
The insurtechs have been selected based on solutions geared towards four key themes: decarbonisation and climate change; supply chains; data and models; and claims.
Q&A: Julie Rayson-Flynn – Brokerbility director
The Brokerbility leader shares her hopes and plans for the next 12 months as she tackles the challenges and opportunities for networks and federations in 2022.
KGM buys Eridge Underwriting Agency
The MGA forecast the combined business will underwrite £175m in gross written premium this year.
Axa opts not to appeal BI ruling in Corbin & King case
The insurer said it is working with the restaurant group to finalise the claim as quickly as possible as well as looking at the impact of the court’s decision on other declined claims.
Pool Re boss Julian Enoizi to join Guy Carpenter
Enoizi will join the reinsurance broker on 11 April.
Gallagher unveils suite of UK retail leadership changes in the South
All of the new roles will report to Gary Fletcher, managing director of the South for Gallagher’s UK retail division.
Beazley revamps underwriting team structure
Cyber risks to become a standalone division as part of the changes.
FOS insurance backlog stretched to over 9000 cases
Across financial services the ombudsman had nearly 5000 cases open for more than two years.
Occam completes Beech buy
The deal was first revealed in October.
Blog: The opportunity in M&A insurance
There has been no shortage of mergers and acquisitions stories over the past 12 months and not just in the broking sector. Despite all the deal headlines M&A insurance has had little airtime so CFC’s Joe Perrett runs the rule over the opportunities for…
Mark Coffey leaves Atlanta
The director of trading had been with the firm for nearly four years.
FCA warns of Direct Line clone
Regulator flags Direct Line Sustainability to customers.
Markel adds Mark Plews from Hiscox as director of underwriting
He is replacing Simon Fells who is retiring.