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Aviva signs capacity deal for Howden scheme
Aviva has agreed to a deal with Howden to provide capacity for the broker’s Bespoke Farm and Estate Scheme, Insurance Age can reveal.
Dual UK buys MGA International Passenger Protection
Dual UK has signed up to buy managing general agent International Passenger Protection, which provides cover against insolvency of travel operators or other related suppliers.
People Moves: 26 - 30 August 2024
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Howden acquires £60m premium broker
Howden has purchased UK health and life insurance broker Help Me Compare Group (which trades as ActiveQuote) and its subsidiaries, supporting Howden’s position in these UK markets.
People Moves: 5 – 9 August 2024
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Howden scores Allianz musical insurance book
Howden has agreed to acquire the musical insurance book of Allianz UK for an undisclosed sum with the provider staying on as the underwriter.
Dual eyes up Bristol and Manchester for new regional offices
Dual is targeting Bristol and Manchester for the two regional offices previously promised this year, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 22 – 26 July 2024
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And the BIA 2024 broker award winners are…
Former British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Steve White was honoured with the Achievement Award at last night’s British Insurance Awards.
People Moves: 17 – 21 June 2024
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Howden to remain private but IPO not ruled out in future
Howden is “very happy” being private at the moment but could be listed at some point in the future, according to CEO and founder David Howden.
CGI leader Andy Jones on transforming the market and the data standards vision
Creating a data standard is “the real utopia vision”, Andy Jones, director for consulting services in insurance at CGI in the UK, told Insurance Age.
People Moves: 3 – 7 June 2024
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Biba 2024: Brokers and insurers have huge role to play in raising awareness of Martyn’s Law
The insurance industry has a huge role to play in raising awareness of the incoming legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorism attacks, the audience at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2024 conference has heard.
A-Plan boosts revenue and turnover in run-up to rebrand
A-Plan achieved double-digit growth in turnover and profits in the run-up to rebranding as Howden, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
Brokers, are you sure you don’t have a D&I problem?
Why is Link – the LGBTQ+ insurance network – at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference next week? Because it wants to support brokers on diversity and inclusion, according to co-chair Maxim Cook and committee member Erik Johnson.
Biba reduces burden for board members after agreeing special resolution
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has recruited some new people to its main board and agreed to changes to make the commitment of those involved with all of its committees less onerous, including fewer meetings.
Howden grows presence in Wales with Cardiff office
Howden has opened an office in Cardiff as it seeks to be a prominent force in the commercial broking sector in South and West Wales.
Interview: Simon McGinn on Dual’s regional ground-up build for brokers
In his first interview since taking up the role, Dual UK CEO Simon McGinn tells Insurance Age about his plans for the managing general agent, including expanding the reach with regional brokers and boosting the digital offering.
Dual to open two UK offices as McGinn’s regional push gathers pace
Howden-owned managing general agent Dual will be opening two offices in the UK within a year, aiming for 12 to 15 staff in each to build its regional broker business, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 2 – 5 April 2024
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Motor MGA KGM adds Ciaran Astin as managing director
Ciaran Astin has joined specialist motor managing general agent KGM as managing director, succeeding interim CEO Paul Kneafsey.
Law firm closures due to lack of PI slows down
A total of 34 law firms closed due to lack of professional indemnity insurance in 2022/23 up to the end of October, the lowest level since 2018/19.
People Moves: 18 – 22 March 2024
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