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Xenia buys two specialist teams from Lloyd's broker PNP
The deal sees the Nexus-owned business expand into the financial and specialty risks market.
Insurance trade associations create fair value template
In an attempt to help firms better prepare for the Financial Conduct Authority's new product governance rules, trade associations representing the general insurance market have produced a fair value assessment template.
The exclusive Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey reveals 2021’s top insurers.
The exclusive Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey reveals 2021’s top insurers.
Insurance Age relaunch: Don't miss our product hub
Check out the website's fresh section, Product Hub, for in-depth features and content spanning 11 product lines.
PIB adds to EU portfolio with Ireland’s Campion
Campion, which was established in 1984, is the third retail business PIB has bought in Ireland.
Interview: Adrian Saunders, Ecclesiastical
The commercial director tells Insurance Age about the insurer's developments, its relationship with brokers throughout the pandemic, and its plans for the coming year.
David Howden calls for collaboration in disaster relief funding
At the World Climate Summit, Howden stressed insurance was the key to unlocking the private capital needed to address the £14.8bn ($20bn) disaster relief shortfall.
Government extends Production Restart Scheme
The £500m scheme developed to help the film and TV industry get cover following coronavirus was launched in July 2020.
GRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys PMI broker
Deal for Equity Health Solutions is PCH's second since becoming part of GRP in 2020.
Experts slam "badly worded" and "intrusive" FCA D&I survey
Compliance specialists highlight the problems that the voluntary survey, which was sent out last month, may cause brokers.
Aviva’s claims director exits
Dave Lovely is leaving the insurer with Hugh Hessing stepping in as chief claims officer on an interim basis
Beazley GWP hits $3.3bn
The insurer stated premium rates on renewal business increased by 23% in Q3 2021.
Movo exits GRP’s Hedron network
MD Lea Cheesbrough said the franchise, which also has its own network, wanted to focus on independence.
Kelly Ogley takes A-Plan CEO role
The moves sees group CEO, Carl Shuker, remain to focus on the wider business which includes Endsleigh, Assured Futures and KGM.
Avid launches A-rated GAP product in the UK
The product is distributed by Avid to third parties, including brokers and leasing companies, for sale to consumers.
Hastings reports increased profit in Q3 2021
The provider's profit before tax hit £103m, highlighting an increase in customer policies despite premium reductions across the sector.
"It feels like family," says KGJ boss about NFP transition
NFP’s John Paul Allcock and KGJ director Richard Cox talk to Insurance Age about what sparked the interest in the recent deal and how it is set to help both businesses achieve growth.
COP 26: Sunak will force UK firms to publish net zero plans
Financial institutions and companies listed in the UK will have to produce plans highlighting how they will transition to net zero.
Dive-In reaches largest ever audience
The diversity in insurance event featured 145 sessions and saw 31,000 people participate.
HSB buys structural warranties specialist
HSB has revealed that the acquisition of MD Group and its MGA, MD Insurance Services, will expand its core insurance offering.
Capita to sell specialty insurance businesses
The company has agreed to to sell its two specialty insurance businesses, Capita Commercial Insurance Services (CCIS) and Capita Managing Agency (CMA), to Marco Capital Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
WF Risk Group repackages wholesale and MGA proposition
The two divisions have been brought together in order to allow brokers to access the Generation Underwriting and Arden Wholesale brands.
People moves: 1-5 November 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
Granite buys telematics broker Carrot
The insurtech specialist will retain its office in Crewe following the deal.