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Juliet Williams joins Biba
Williams, previously group SME director at Circle Insurance Services, will take on area manager role at the broker trade body.
Former FCA insider develops compliance platform for brokers
Industry veteran Michael Sicsic partners with Governor Software to help brokers and insurers digitalise key compliance processes in a changing regulatory environment.
Banks-owned Somerset Bridge to sell Business Choice Direct
Group had held a 51% stake in Business Choice Direct since it was spun out in 2016.
Bruce Stevenson commits to independence amid M&A interest
CEO Edward Bruce said consolidator interest in the Scottish broker was increasing as it posted ‘record’ turnover for 2019.
Capsicum Re targets further growth following Gallagher takeover deal
Gallagher's UK boss Simon Matson addressed last year's "unfortunate" Gallagher v Ardonagh court case for the first time as he discussed the broker's full acquisition of Capsicum Re alongside CEO Rupert Swallow.
Alan Boswell takes on Marsh Commercial staff
Seven members of staff have joined the Laceby branch from the recently closed Grimsby office.
Ex-Covéa boss Cooter joins InsurTech Quotall
Cooter, who left Covéa in April 2019, said the appointment would allow him to “try something different”.
Former MS Amlin underwriter launches equine MGA
David Ashby Underwriting will service MS Amlin's livestock and bloodstock business as part of the agreement.
XL division absorbs Axa Corporate Solutions and Axa Art
Merger had originally been expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
Gallagher completes 100% Capsicum Re ownership deal
Business was founded in 2013 by Grahame Chilton and Rupert Swallow through a strategic partnership with Gallagher.
Bruce Stevenson posts ‘record’ turnover for 2019
Broker credited growth to renewable energy, social housing, and food and drink.
Former RSA boss Steve Lewis joins Pro Global
Lewis left RSA in February 2019 and joins as CEO of the outsourcing and consulting specialist next month.
GRP buys Birrell Group to create Midlands hub
Broker becomes GRP's eighth major hub and will retain its brand, with all staff remaining with the business.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 10 January 2020
Laurence Eastham and Siân Barton consider the top stories from the first full week back in the office in 2020, focusing on Gefion and the recent spate of run-off announcements.
Brokers predict more marine exits after Beazley run-off
Marine specialists expect to find replacement cover in the short-term, but predict that more market hardening is on the way.
Blog: What happens next in the PI market?
MUM's Sachin Gupta predicts a rocky road for professional indemnity insurance.
Beazley places UK regional marine book in run-off
Decision could result in a small number of redundancies as the insurer pointed to pressure and low margins in the sector.
BHIB launches new insurance broker
Create Insurance provides cover for freelancers, with GI policies underwritten by Hiscox.
Lifesure moves into commercial with fresh broker launch
Barnes Commercial Insurance Broker has been set up by the firm as a separate business to focus on medium-sized SMEs and professions.
Danish regulator orders Gefion to correct information
Gefion has disagreed with the decision, as the regulator points to issues with one of the provider's reinsurance contracts.
SSP adds Policyfast to e-trading platform
Provider specialises in insurance for food and hospitality businesses.
Blog: Is climate change insurable?
Ben Davis of Digital Risks examines how insurers and brokers can survive in the ‘new normal’ of significant and frequent climate-related losses.
People Moves Round-up: 6-10 January
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
John Collyear exits Vantage
He founded Vantage in 1999 but retired on 1 January this year.