News
Less than a month to go until Broker Expo
The event where brokers do business returns to Coventry with a packed programme.
FSCS monitoring Gable
Regulator notes that Gable is still paying claims and confirms it has not yet declared the firm in default.
Aston Scott to swap from Open GI to Acturis
Broker will migrate between software providers over the coming year.
Axa in talks with Marsh over Bluefin sale
Deal is rumoured to be worth £300m.
#Insagepeople: 24 - 30 October 2016
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Bill Paton to step down as RSA claims director
Current Zurich chief claims officer Karl Helgesen will take up the position.
Ghost broking costs victims £11.5m since 2012
Police say that since IFED was set up it has investigated 86 cases as it announces crackdown on ghost broking activity.
Insurtech Futures Blog: The evolution of insurance software
Richard Gordon, managing director of insurance technology company, Red Crake, charts the history of software developments and the current opportunity for innovative brokers.
Howden combines PI and GI divisions in the UK under one management team
Simon Lakey becomes chairman and Chris Evans appointed CEO of Howden UK.
Stackhouse Poland buys Lucas Fettes
The deal is set to be completed by the end of 2016.
Markel launches specialist cosmetic policy
Insurer states the sector is often overlooked by the insurance market.
Arc Legal reveals suite of assistance products
Cover includes personal accident, gadget insurance, replacement vehicle insurance, key protection, tools in transit and helmet and leathers insurance.
Darwin Clayton accredited with Lloyd’s broker status
Firm will focus new offering on hard to place property, casualty and professional risks.
InsurTech Futures: Startupbootcamp in deal with Eos Venture Partners
Agreement to provide up to £1m in funding.
PIB buys QPI Legal
The Northampton-based broker offers insurance to solicitors and is PIB's fourth acquisition.
NWBIB launches musician cover
Broker launches WeLoveMusicians brand and says cover starts at £3.20 per day.
Gary Lineker invests in connected home provider Neos
Former Ageas chief executive officer Barry Smith also joined the board of Neos as chairman.
Rentguard launches property owners product
XL Catlin to underwrite the non-standard risk product which offers blanket cover of £1m.
AIG sells Latin American and CEE operations to Fairfax Financial for $240m
Insurer says sales are part of focusing on major economies with greatest profitable growth potential.
Autonet to expand in affinity, home and SME
MD Ian Donaldson says broker will add over 200 jobs in the next two years.
Autonet to create 260 new jobs
Move follows sale to HPS Investment Partners.
BP Marsh considers Besso sale
Results for 2015 show Besso has seen a 16% increase in revenues and Ebitda of £4.2m.
ABI reveals plan to reduce motor insurance cost
Lifting the Bonnet report outlines five key points to tackle higher insurance premiums including capping IPT.
IIGL to support Gable brokers
MGA to help brokers replace construction business following the news that Gable has gone into administration.