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Willis & Company rebrands as WF Risk Group
The Belfast-headquartered business says the move follows recent growth and acquisition activity, including its deals for Kennett Insurance Brokers and Playle Russell, as it reveals it is looking to expand further.
Lucida on track to make deals following rebrand
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, group CEO Mike Joseph discusses the creation of the new broking group and its plans for the future.
Right Choice Holdings rebrands as Lucida
Move creates a new broking group which includes Right Choice Insurance Brokers as well as recently purchased brands such as Bennetts and Moorhouse Group.
PIB buys Simply Insurance Services
The broker said the deal would bulk up its motor offering as it also reveals it is retiring the aQmen, TFP Schemes and Thistle brands which form its Q Underwriting division.
Ethos targets £500m GWP by 2022
CEO Richard Tuplin talked about the company's recent acquisition of Drayton Insurance and detailed what the broker has in store for the coming year.
Zurich UK appoints CUO
Caroline Dunn joins the insurer from Lloyd’s where she was responsible for distribution and broker and syndicate relationships.
BLW to focus on broker partnerships following Lloyd's accreditation
CEO Brett Sainty tells Insurance Age about the wholesale broker's growth plans and discusses building long-term relationships with independent regional brokers.
Das UK team hikes up fundraising target ahead of Ride Across Britain
Insurance Cares: The team of ten insurance professionals is taking on the 980 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise money for Insurance United Against Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society.
Verisk-owned Sequel buys broking software specialist Ignite Systems
The deal is set to expand Ignite systems pipeline and offer Ignite's existing clients access to Sequel's infrastructure and resources.
Blog: What can the cloud do for me and my business?
Open Gi's Ben Legg explains how cloud technology can offer a boost to UK brokers.
AllClear Travel Insurance buys InsureandGo
The deal doubles the size of AllClear’s UK travel proposition.
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FCA issues warning over broker Professional Construction Risks
The watchdog said that it appears the business “acted dishonestly” and warned customers to decline to do business with the firm.
Allianz names South East branch manager
The insurer has also appointed a new strategic account manager.
Adrian Flux's black box tech criticised by comedian Joe Lycett
Broker says it has a support team in place to "ensure that customers are not adversely affected" by discrepancies in data after it was featured in a segment on Channel 4 consumer affairs show Joe Lycett's Got Your Back.
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WTW names chief financial officer
After revealing leadership changes earlier this month, WTW appoints a former member of the team as its new CFO.
GRP’s Gauntlet targets £25m in GWP
The business acquired Three Sixty for an undisclosed sum earlier this year.
FCA urges insurers to take action on BI claims payments
FCA director Matt Brewis sets out the regulator's supervisory strategy for insurers as he warns firms to speed up business interruption payments and follow fair value guidelines.
Vista targets £50m in GWP within five years
The broker says it is not ruling out acquisitions to reach the £50m target, as it also pledges to become carbon neutral in the next 12 months.
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GRP’s Higos buys in Penzance
The South West hub has acquired Web Shaw which trades as Jacksons.
GRP takes retail CEO from Marsh
Duncan Carter will report to GRP group CEO, Mike Bruce.
Got You Covered targets further growth in non-standard market
CEO Robert Leigh and commercial director Adrian Barbrooke tell Insurance Age about the company's origins and detail their plans for the future.