United Kingdom (UK)
Peter Gregory leaves SSP
The director of broking had been with the technology provider for more than 20 years.
Atrium fined over £1m by Lloyd’s for discrimination, bullying and harassment failings
The fine is the largest ever handed down by the Lloyd’s Enforcement Board as it listed charges including an annual “Boys Night Out” that featured initiation games, heavy drinking and making inappropriate and sexualised comments about female colleagues.
Zurich UK names Keppel as chief sustainability officer with Fernqvist becoming COO
The new roles will come into effect on 1 July subject to regulatory approval.
Ex-Fresh CEO Mike Wall joins Markerstudy
Wall is recruiting a team of 12 to develop the business’ non-standard home and motor offerings.
Miller claims first for HNW platform
Miller stated that the offering will begin by focusing on buildings and contents insurance.
People Moves: 14 - 18 March 2022
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Pro Global adds Aurora to MGA platform
Insurtech Aurora targets SME business directly and through brokers.
RSA reveals 2021 losses from continuing operations
The insurer’s figures were hit by reserving changes and acquisition costs due to the mid-year takeover as net written premiums grew.
HCF buys two brokers
The MVP-backed broker has made five purchases in a just over a year.
Blog: Reducing the personal guarantee risk of solicitors’ PI
Todd Davison, managing director of Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, assesses a particular challenge facing brokers and the solution available as the solicitors professional indemnity insurance renewal season fast approaches.
Aviva partners with Broker Network after a decade apart
The provider also works with Bravo Networks' other proposition, Compass.
Aon suspends Russian operations
Staff in Russia have been put on paid leave by the broker as the attack on Ukraine escalates.
Marsh McLennan to exit Russia
Businesses to be transferred to local management who will operate independently.
A-Plan delivers rising turnover and profit after Howden takeover
The high street specialist has grown its commercial centres to 40.
Insurance sector welcomes changes to Online Safety Bill
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport announced yesterday that the Bill has been adapted to include paid-for scam adverts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Government sets 28 March deadline for Russian aviation insurance ban
The UK government revealed the insurance sanctions on 3 March in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
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.
People Moves: 7 - 11 March 2022
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RSA’s Mooney commits to simpler, better service for brokers
The MD for UK commercial lines says it is “critical” for the business to focus on how it trades with brokers.
Zego teams up with Aviva on fleet policies
Usage based and flat rate policies will be available to trades and haulage fleets in the UK containing between five and 500 vehicles via direct sales and brokers.
NIG posts policy count and GWP rise for 2021
Owner DLG reported gross written premiums of £3.17bn with profit after tax of £343.7m.
IWD: The view from the top
Key female insurance figures consider how far women have come in the sector on International Women’s Day.
Brown & Brown takeover of GRP will open up shareholder opportunities for staff
New owner says GRP has found its forever home and will back further acquisitions.
US giant Brown & Brown to buy GRP
Consolidator confirms no changes to management team, headcount and brands under new owners, the sixth largest broker in the world.