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People Moves: 14 - 18 March 2022
Keep up to date with the latest industry moves.
JMG Group buys Northampton broker to continue expansion
It is JMG Group’s sixth deal in 12 months and creates an East Midlands hub for the Yorkshire-based business.
Pro Global adds Aurora to MGA platform
Insurtech Aurora targets SME business directly and through brokers.
RSA reveals 2021 losses from continuing operations
The insurer’s figures were hit by reserving changes and acquisition costs due to the mid-year takeover as net written premiums grew.
WTW follows Aon and Marsh McLennan and withdraws from Russia
Ownership of Russian businesses will be transferred to local management as broker expresses dismay at the conflict.
HCF buys two brokers
The MVP-backed broker has made five purchases in a just over a year.
Aviva partners with Broker Network after a decade apart
The provider also works with Bravo Networks' other proposition, Compass.
Aon suspends Russian operations
Staff in Russia have been put on paid leave by the broker as the attack on Ukraine escalates.
Marsh McLennan to exit Russia
Businesses to be transferred to local management who will operate independently.
A-Plan delivers rising turnover and profit after Howden takeover
The high street specialist has grown its commercial centres to 40.
Arc Legal Group launched
The organisation merges AmTrust underwriting and Legal Insurance Management with Arc Legal Assistance.
Blog: Embedded insurance and how it can work for brokers
ARMD’s Duncan Jackson explains that there are opportunities in embedded insurance for brokers working in the regions.
Insurance sector welcomes changes to Online Safety Bill
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport announced yesterday that the Bill has been adapted to include paid-for scam adverts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Government sets 28 March deadline for Russian aviation insurance ban
The UK government revealed the insurance sanctions on 3 March in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Andy Burnham announced as Biba keynote
The mayor of Manchester was formerly a Labour MP and has also held a number of ministerial positions.
Howden restructures executive team ahead of Aston Lark completion
As previously announced, Carl Shuker will lead UK & Ireland business as CEO with Peter Blanc as executive chairman.
People Moves: 7 - 11 March 2022
Keep up to date with the latest industry moves.
RSA’s Mooney commits to simpler, better service for brokers
The MD for UK commercial lines says it is “critical” for the business to focus on how it trades with brokers.
Backpage - March 2022
The lighter side of the insurance world.
The stats: Commercial premiums – double trouble as rates continue to bite
Along with the cost of living, the cost of insurance looks set to keep rising too, according to the most recent Acturis Commercial Broking Index. Rachel Gordon reports
Brown & Brown reveals £1.48bn price tag for GRP
The deal with US-broker Brown & Brown will see Searchlight, Penta and founders Cullum and Margrett exit as investors.
ESG round-up - March 2022
In our quarterly update, Insurance Age examines what the insurance world is doing to support the environmental, social and governance agenda.
Zego teams up with Aviva on fleet policies
Usage based and flat rate policies will be available to trades and haulage fleets in the UK containing between five and 500 vehicles via direct sales and brokers.
NIG posts policy count and GWP rise for 2021
Owner DLG reported gross written premiums of £3.17bn with profit after tax of £343.7m.