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FOI reveals increase in cyber breach incidents reported to FCA by brokers
A Freedom of Information request by Insurance Age has revealed that the number of cyber breach incidents reported to the Financial Conduct Authority has increased for insurance intermediaries but dropped for regulated firms altogether.
Aston Lark buys AJ Insurance Service
Aston Lark, a Howden company, has acquired Essex-based AJ Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
Registration opens for 2022 Dive In festival
Diversity initiative Dive In has opened registration for its 2022 festival as it calls on the insurance industry to build braver cultures.
Editor's letter: July 2022
Invest in facilities for your teams. Businesses need to make coming into the office more enticing.
Endsleigh – returning to its roots
Alison Meckiffe, CEO of broker Endsleigh, has taken the business back to its roots focusing on education, students and not-for-profits.
David Howden calls for better self-regulation across insurance
CEO of Howden Group, David Howden, has insisted MGAs, underwriters and brokers must work harder on self-regulation and call out bad behaviour when they see it.
Goldman Sachs buys into Clear as ECI exits
The private equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management has signed up to buy a stake in Clear Group, the broker has confirmed.
People Moves: 20-24 June 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
In Depth: Developing the HNW market for electric vehicles
What are the insurance requirements for HNW electric vehicles and how is the industry responding? Sam Barrett investigates.
Howden buys TigerRisk
Howden Group has bought reinsurance broker and risk capital advisor TigerRisk Partners.
Cyber insurance costs doubled in a year - Howden
Howden’s annual report on cyber has revealed the average cost of cyber insurance has doubled since last year due to an extreme supply-demand imbalance.
People Moves: 23-27 May 2022
Keep up-to-date with the latest job changes in insurance.
Howden buys SPF Private Clients
Howden has signed-up to buy SPF Private Clients for an undisclosed sum, subject to regulatory approval.
KGM buys Eridge Underwriting Agency
The MGA forecast the combined business will underwrite £175m in gross written premium this year.
Aston Lark buys Braddons
Braddons is a specialist corporate broker.
A-Plan delivers rising turnover and profit after Howden takeover
The high street specialist has grown its commercial centres to 40.
Howden restructures executive team ahead of Aston Lark completion
As previously announced, Carl Shuker will lead UK & Ireland business as CEO with Peter Blanc as executive chairman.
Analysis: Spotlight falls on personal lines amid consolidation frenzy
After a record breaking year for deals by value and volume, specialists analyse what is driving the market and where the acquisition rush will go next. Emmanuel Kenning reports.
Howden appoints WTW’s Aubert as CEO in France
Luigi Sturani, regional CEO of Howden Europe, revealed that the first key step in expanding Howden France was to find a “respected and credible leader” in the market, adding that Aubert was a “natural fit”.
Howden reports 48% revenue rise for 2021
The broker, which recently bought Aston Lark, also reveals organic growth of 19% for the year.
Aston Lark buys Phoenix Healthcare
Phoenix specialises in corporate healthcare provision and is Aston Lark’s second deal in 2022.
Aston Lark makes first deal of 2022
Consolidator buys Mainstay Insurance, a commercial broker headquartered in Hove.
Aston Lark buys PMI book
The consolidator has added the client book of Choice Benefits to its portfolio.
Howden buys boutique broker, Ross Insurance Group
The business, based in Surbiton, specialises in financial and construction risks.