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Pen and MUM lift lid on deal
The buy takes Pen Underwriting’s GWP up to £700m.
Ethos Broking buys again
The acquisition of Leeds-based Schofield Insurance Brokers marks the Ardonagh-owned firm's fourth deal this year.
Tysers launches fresh entertainment schemes
The two products, Tysers Freelancers and Tysers Elite, are designed to better reflect the new live events landscape and provide cover for clients who work in the entertainment industry.
Biba teams up with LifeSearch on protection scheme
Trade body says the scheme will allow brokers, on an introducer basis, to provide protection cover including mortgage, family, income and critical illness, along with key person, shareholder, business loan, relevant life protection, group life, group…
People Moves: 4-8 October 2021
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Pen buys Manchester Underwriting
Deal brings 50 staff and £60m in GWP to the Gallagher-owned MGA.
GRP completes deal for WTW's Northern Ireland business
The deal was announced in July and brings £65m in GWP to GRP's Northern Ireland business ABL Group.
Allianz offers free legal helpline to independent brokers
The Lawphone will operate 24 hours, every day of the week, the insurer adding that the service will provide brokers with expert advice on various legal related issues.
Aston Lark buys in Birmingham
S Johnson & Company specialises in providing insurance for the music industry and the gun trade.
Aviva sells Italian GI business to Allianz
The insurer has confirmed it completed the sale of Aviva Italia for £284m.
Gallagher says 'goodbye' to Bollington brand
The broker, which was bought by Gallagher earlier this year, will take on its parent company's branding.
Sian Fisher steps down as CII CEO
She joined the body in 2016 and will be in post until March 2022.
MCE launches bespoke AI tool
According to the broker, the company saw 32% growth in average premium due to its investment in tech, which has now been enhanced with the roll out of a new AI tool.
Partners& takes action on National Inclusion Week
The broker says it has organised a programme of activities aimed to celebrate inclusion in the workplace.
Ardonagh promotes Donaldson to Retail CEO
The broker has named Emma Rawlinson as Atlanta CEO and promoted Ian Donaldson to the role of CEO of Ardonagh Retail.
Jensten adds to London Market and underwriting construction teams
The business has added expertise to its Senior Wright and City Underwriters operations.
Ecclesiastical grows profits
Broker, SEIB, which is part of Ecclesiastical, also reported increases in commission and fees.
Thompson steps into Brit CEO role
Matthew Wilson has taken an indefinite leave of absence for health reasons.
Pool Re's Julian Enoizi named president of the Insurance Institute of London
He succeeds AIG CEO Anthony Baldwin as Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh UK & Ireland, comes on board as deputy president.
Ataraxia adds Open GI’s Simon Hughes to board
He joins the Peter Cullum-owned minority investment business after spending 18 years with the software house.
FCA focus on fair value causes confusion for brokers
Research by Ecclesiastical shows 40% of brokers do not understand how their business will be impacted ahead of the new product governance rules coming into force on 1 October.
Obituary: Sandy Dunn passes away
Dunn developed Eagle Star Direct and held board positions at Markerstudy, IGO4, Swinton, Call Connection and Supercover.
Superscript partners with Amazon on business insurance
The insurtech start-up says Amazon Business Prime customers will have access to covers including public liability, employers’ liability, professional indemnity, cyber, directors and officers, and office contents & equipment insurance.
Beazley hires CUO from Axis Capital
Bob Quane will take on the role in October after previous chief underwriting officer Adrian Cox moved to become CEO of the provider earlier this year.