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Fresh founder Lisa Powis awarded BEM in New Years Honours List
In addition, Johnny Timpson, previously the government’s disability access ambassador for the insurance and banking sectors, was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Markerstudy buys BGL Insurance
The transaction is expected to complete during the first half of 2022 and follows hot on the heels of Markerstudy's deal for Lloyd's broker Clegg Gifford.
Review of the year: Covéa's Sue Coffey
Coffey discusses how the industry has risen to the challenge and worked together to navigate a difficult period while preparing for "significant" changes in regulation.
Year in Review: Ross Barrington, Markerstudy
Ross Barrington, managing director of Markerstudy, stressed the importance of teamwork throughout the pandemic and talked about how the industry prepared for next year's pricing reforms.
Year in Review: Seàn Kemple, Close Brothers
Close Brothers MD Seàn Kemple reflects on the challenges brought on by 2021 and discusses the implications of the hard market for the broker space.
Year in Review: Arch's SVP, Mike Bottle
Mike Bottle, SVP, strategy & distribution of Arch Insurance UK regional division, looks back on 2021 and talks about the lessons he learned this year.
Review of the year: RSA's Kevin Demmon
RSA's London Market property director discusses the biggest challenges the insurance market has faced in 2021 and what he has learned from them.
Blog: We’re at a turning point for insurance payments?
Paysafe’s Justin Fraser considers payment habits for insurance customers.
Markerstudy Group buys family-owned Lloyd’s broker
The acquisition of Clegg Gifford will offer Markerstudy access to the Lloyd’s market, a step which it deems 'integral' to its expansion strategy.
Ardonagh to buy MDS Group
The deal furthers the broker’s plan to expand its worldwide reach after revealing fresh investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority earlier this month.
The top five stories of 2021
Insurance Age lists the five news stories that have been most popular this year, including updates on the BI saga, Intact's RSA takeover and David Williams' exit from Axa after 41 years.
Review of the year: GRP's Chris Sime
Chris Sime of Global Risk Partners discusses the "bouncebackability" of insurance broking how the market will evolve in 2022.
Review of the year: Axa's Marco Distefano
Axa UK's MD of retail home and motor looks back at 2021.
RSA assigned A rating by AM Best following takeover by Intact
The rating service also predicted moderate premium growth for the insurer.
Reich targets £130m of GWP within three years
CEO Simon Taylor tells Insurance Age about his plans to grow the broker organically and highlights that Reich is not for sale despite being approached by potential buyers "all the time".
MGA Tradewise set to close to new business and renewals
The motor specialist says it is looking for alternative solutions after being unable to renew protection with reinsurance provider Berkshire Hathaway.
Humn acquires Walsingham Motor Insurance
The fleet provider says the deal will accelerate its distribution network with brokers.
Review of the year: Gallagher's Gary Fletcher
Gary Fletcher, managing director of the South, UK Retail, tells Insurance Age about how brokers have continued to support businesses across the UK in 2021.
MIB appoints Mike Crane as chairman
Crane replaces Direct Line Group’s Steve Maddock, who has led the MIB board since 2014.
Motor market more uncertain than ever, says Allianz's Ross
Gerry Ross, Allianz’s head of commercial motor, tells Insurance Age all about the state of the market this year, what technology developments brokers should be looking out for, and how 2022 is shaping up.
Home insurance premiums drop 8.2% year-on-year
Consumer Intelligence data reveals that a typical buildings and content policy now stands at £138, but premiums are expected to go up due to new pricing rules.
Hiscox names new group CFO
Paul Cooper is set to take over the role after Aki Hussain moves to become group CEO.
Review of the year: Axa's Jon Walker
The CEO of of Axa Commercial looks back at a year of broker consolidation and discusses regulatory developments and sustainability.
Jensten sees turnover rise as it reveals deal spend for 2021
The business made four acquisitions during the year and also reports a loss of £13.6m.