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Markerstudy promotes Emma Rawlinson to CIO
Emma Rawlinson has been promoted to the newly created role of chief investment officer at Markerstudy Group.
BMS expands apprenticeship programme to nine
BMS has grown its early careers apprenticeship programme in London with nine new school and college leavers.
Addept Insurance boosts capacity for double product launch
Addept Insurance Services has partnered with Ortus Underwriting with underwriting capacity provided by Great American International Insurance (UK).
JMG adds Grosvenor Insurance
Chester-based Grosvenor Insurance has joined the JMG Group.
RSA and NIG to offer single product set in H1 next year
RSA and NIG has completed a “broad reconciliation” from a product and wording perspective and is committed to offering a "single product set in the first half of next year", according to Laura Fox, distribution development director.
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Howden parades beauty membership providers buy
Howden has unveiled the purchase of Associated Beauty Therapists and Associated Irish Therapists, two beauty membership providers that offer insurance broking services to members operating in the health, wellbeing and beauty sectors in the UK and Ireland.
Zurich names Lidster to lead on SME and trading as Edwards exits
Zurich has appointed Nikki Lidster head of SME and trading as Will Edwards leaves to pursue an opportunity outside the insurer.
Surewise buys Lockton Mobility book
Essex-based insurtech Surewise has bought Lockton Mobility’s book of business, a long-standing provider of mobility scooter and wheelchair insurance and warranty cover with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
FCA: Reducing rulebook would lead to boost in international competitiveness
The Financial Conduct Authority believes sharing more information on good practice and its expectations will benefit the industry and help drive better outcomes, according to Graeme Reynolds, director of competition.
JMG Group buys ISO management system specialist
JMG Group’s health and safety and employment law consultancy Lighthouse Risk Services has bought ISO management system specialist HSEQ Smart.
Saga confirms talks with Ageas over insurance “partnership”
Saga has today confirmed it is in discussions with Ageas with “regard to a potential partnership arrangement for its insurance business”.
Onda partners with cyber security firm Panorays
Onda has signed a two-year deal with Panorays to integrate its cyber risk assessment tool into the managing general agent’s platform.
Gallagher promotes Collings to new chief broking officer exec role
Gallagher has promoted Simon Collings to a new executive role, chief broking officer, reporting to Michael Rea, CEO of Gallagher in the UK.
Kingfisher creates new motorsports arm following broker buy
Kingfisher Insurance Services has acquired MIS Motorsport’s commercial business in the UK and Ireland.
RSA launches mid-market D&O product
RSA Insurance has launched Directors’ and Officers’ Protection, aimed at UK domiciled or headquartered companies, large domestic and multinational businesses, private firms with a turnover of over £250m and publicly traded entities.
Ripe inks deal to buy marine specialist GJW Direct from Munich Re Specialty
Ripe has signed up to buy non-commercial marine insurance specialist GJW Direct from Munich Re Specialty, in a deal expected to close in the first half of next year.
Ageas adds to distribution team with double senior hire
Ageas UK has strengthened its broker and partner distribution team with a double appointment.
Prosura strikes second deal in Yorkshire, adding Donald Schofield
Prosura has bought commercial broker Donald Schofield, based in Pontefract – its second purchase since starting to trade at the start of 2023.
Elizabeth Passey appointed FSCS chair
Elizabeth Passey has been appointed chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, taking up the role today succeeding Marshall Bailey.
PIB returns to buying with RS Insurance Brokers
Consolidator PIB has bought Nottingham-based RS Insurance Brokers, adding expertise in fleet and professional indemnity to its portfolio of specialisms.
NBS seals SME capacity deal with Hadron UK
NBS Underwriting has added Hadron UK Insurance to its insurer panel, effective 1 October.
Warburg Pincus and Temasek complete SRG investment
Specialist Risk Group has confirmed the takeover by private equity house Warburg Pincus and Singapore-headquartered investor Temasek has completed after receiving all regulatory approvals.
JMG reaches 40 deals milestone with Confidential Solutions buy
JMG Group has bought London-based Confidential Solutions Group as it racked up its 40th deal since being formed in 2020 when Yorkshire-headquartered JM Glendinning underwent an MBO.