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Biba unveils 2022 conference agenda
The trade association revealed that delegates will hear from the FCA's executive director Sheldon Mills about the regulator's agenda, and the event will also feature broadcaster Andrew Marr plus Olympians Laura and Jason Kenny.
Ebitda and turnover stable at Open GI in 2021
The software house achieved Ebitda of £26.7m for 2021 with revenue of £41.7m but post-tax profit fell to £12m.
Primo managing director Robin Foster-Taylor passes away
The managing director of Southend-based broker Primo, Robin Foster-Taylor has passed away.
Clear targets £300m GWP by end of 2022
Mike Edgeley, Clear Group CEO, revealed the broker's growth ambitions after snapping up Kent Insurance Brokers, its plans for Brokerbility after Ashwin Mistry stepped down, and reflected on the state of the market.
Partners& adds to employee benefits proposition with buy and partnership
Partners& has bought Direct Healthline and partnered with Advo Group to boost its wellbeing and benefits business.
FSCS confirms broker as failed
The compensation body has updated on the status of former broking firm Perry Prowse and released details of 12 companies that have gone out of business.
Axa buys Ageas commercial business renewal rights for £47.5m
Around 100 Ageas employees will move to Axa as part of the deal.
High Court rules against Marshmallow on Toba breaches and confidential information misuse in Mulsanne case
The judge has not ruled on compensation with this case focused solely on liability.
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CII London Market New Generation group pushes for innovation
A report by the Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation London Market group has concluded if the insurance profession does not learn lessons from the pandemic and innovate it could soon no longer meet the public’s needs.
ThingCo expands into Northern Ireland with broker deal
The telematics provider has sealed a deal with independent broker association Provincewide.
Ashwin Mistry steps down
The Brokerbility and BHIB executive chairman will exit the role at the end of this month.
Brit turns loss to profit in latest results
The provider also reported a 32% increase in GWP, going from $2.4bn (£1.87bn) in 2020 to $3.2bn (£2.4bn) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
SJL takes steps to protect female staff
The Worcester-based broker has announced that it will giving free self-defence workshops to all its female staff.
Beazley reports "robust" profit in 2021 results
The provider turned a $50.4m (£37.1m) into a pre-tax profit of $369.2m (£272.1m) for the year ended 31 December 2021 while also seeing its GWP shoot up by 30%.
Zurich UK reports £470m operating profit
The provider reported that the UK business grew 13% in its P&C division.
PIB reshuffles management team
The changes include Adrian Colosso becoming chairman of its specialty business and Bernard Macgeean set to become chair of Q Underwriting and PIB’s Schemes & Affinities.
H&H lifts lid on Tynedale deal
The broker is on track to grow its business by 14% this year and saw its GWP increase by £1.5m following the recent acquisition in Hexham.
Verlingue gears for growth
The family-owned business is seeking acquisitions and organic growth as it targets income increase.
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Aston Lark makes second PMI deal for 2022
Healthwise becomes part of the Howden-owned consolidator.
Howden appoints WTW’s Aubert as CEO in France
Luigi Sturani, regional CEO of Howden Europe, revealed that the first key step in expanding Howden France was to find a “respected and credible leader” in the market, adding that Aubert was a “natural fit”.
Romero sees profits rise as it reveals 2021 results
The Leeds-based broker has also announced two new appointments as part of its 2022 strategy of investing in talent.
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