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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.
Brunel takes from Jelf/Marsh Commercial for Scotland lead
James Packer will look after Scottish business that Brunel had placed with its southern offices.
Strategy reform reveals FCA data drive
The watchdog wants to use automation to deepen understanding of markets but has been warned against developing an over-simplified view of the market.
Finch buys Richmond-based Shene Insurance
Ethos-owned broker has now made ten deals in the last three years.
Integro continues rebrand to Tysers with entertainment and sport division
The broking firm renamed its corporate and private clients division as Tysers last July.
Amanda Blanc’s latest role announced
The former Axa UK boss has joined claims insurtech RightIndem as non-executive chair of the board.
Strategy shift halves profits at AllClear
CEO Chris Rolland had warned commentators of short-term disruption back in 2018.
FCA warns insurance managers to tackle misconduct
Not addressing non-financial misconduct may lead managers to fail the SM&CR.