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French broker opens in the UK as it approaches 180 year anniversary
French insurance broker Filhet-Allard Maritime has expanded into the UK opening a London office.
Biba launches AI guide to help members
The British Insurance Brokers has launched a new guide, sponsored by Markel, to help members understand how artificial intelligence might be beneficially incorporated into their business.
Atec adds four to panel for InsureMy motorhome
Atec Group has refreshed its InsureMy range of motorhome products with Axa, Sabre, Allianz and KGM joining its panel.
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Shuker moves to deputy chair, succeeded by Kennedy as CEO of Howden UK and Ireland
Robert Kennedy has been named CEO of Howden UK and Ireland to take up the role on 1 October, when Carl Shuker will become deputy chairman.
Profits, revenue and R&D spend all up at Acturis in 2024
Acturis grew revenue by 14.9% to a record £165.49m in 2024 as profits went up and research and development spend also rose in a year that private equity firm Astorg boosted its investment in the software house.
Start-up broker adds director for bitcoin mining and AI compute
Start-up insurance broker Native has hired George Frith as divisional director of bitcoin mining and AI compute.
Allianz warns SMEs of the risk of underinsurance in summer
Allianz has warned of the “genuine risk of underinsurance” as it found 34% of SMEs don’t adapt their insurance levels to accommodate fluctuations in seasonality.
Van insurance premiums down 4.2% in past three months – Consumer Intelligence
Quoted van insurance premiums fell by 4.2% in the three months to the end of May, according to the latest research by Consumer Intelligence.
CDL grows revenue but profits slip below £10m in 2024
CDL has posted a third consecutive year of falling profits after tax, with the figure standing at £9.36m in 2024.
UK motor insurers to break even this year and dip into red in 2026, says EY
EY has revised its forecast for the UK motor insurance market this year suggesting insurers will break even with a net combined ratio of 100%.
Ventis expands into Scotland
Commercial and residential real estate managing general agent Ventis has launched in Scotland, under the leadership of Karen Feeney.
Policy Expert grows pre-tax profit by more than £25m as motor moves into black for first time
Policy Expert increased its profits before tax to £30.1m in the last financial year, up significantly from £4.9m, as underlying Ebitda more than doubled to £55.3m.
Aviva GCS revamps real estate and construction, including mass timber
Aviva’s Global Corporate and Specialty business has launched a new and unified ‘Real Estate and Construction’ client practice, bringing together its construction, latent defects and real estate teams.
Whistleblowing to FCA tops 1100 again in 2024/25
The Financial Conduct Authority received 1,131 whistleblowing reports in 2024/25, in line with the 1,124 the year before.
RAC partners with telematics insurtech on connected motor products
RAC Insurance has partnered with Ticker, a telematics insurance specialist, to licence and distribute a suite of connected motor insurance products aimed at consumers.
Alps adds Financial & Legal to GAP panel
Managing general agent Alps has added Financial & Legal to its panel for Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance.
DLG CEO Winslow and CFO Poole to exit in Aviva takeover management reshuffle
Adam Winslow, CEO of Direct Line Group, will exit when the takeover by Aviva goes through.
Aon claims ‘next step in predictive broking’ with AI-powered launch
Broking giant Aon has launched a proprietary, patent-pending platform that uses artificial intelligence, large-language models and predictive analytics to transform the commercial insurance placement process.
Brokers drawn to MGAs with ‘next-gen’ culture and emerging talent – Corin
Brokers are increasingly drawn to managing general agents with a strong commitment to innovation, community engagement, and talent development, according to research by Corin Underwriting.
Hiscox creates new HNW trading director role
Hiscox UK has appointed Matt Perkin to the new role of trading director for high net worth, art and collections.
FCA warns of Brighton broker clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of a clone claiming to be Brighton-based Premium Wise Insurance Brokers.
Arkel rolls out landlords product on Acturis
Managing general agent Arkel has added its landlords let property insurance ‘Premier Let’ to Acturis meaning it now has products on every software house.
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