Aviation
Q&A: Richard Webb on his career, retirement and advice to the next generation
Having retired from Pen Underwriting earlier this year, Richard Webb reflects on his career, gives insight on exceeding expectations with building and selling MUM, shares his belief in the importance of gut instinct and reveals the exit message that made him laugh.
Liberty Specialty Markets creates director of UK retail role in restructure
Liberty Specialty Markets has named Dermot Walsh, currently head of commercial property, as director of UK retail.
Broking Success: Personable service
David Walton, senior director of commercial specialist broker Bromwall, is aiming to double turnover in five years, as the business looks to remain independent offering personable service.
Howden’s UK broker buying takes off in 2025 with two aviation deals
Howden has bought aviation specialist Forbes Insurance and Hill Aviation Insurance Services’ book of business as it sets up a new division.
Moonrock boss on doubling broker base since MGA switch one year ago
Moonrock Drone Insurance has upped its broker engagement in its first year as an MGA, with a network hook-up, agriculture sector expansion and test flights for passenger drones all part of the equation, boss Simon Ritterband tells Insurance Age, and…
Meet the MGA: Rokstone
Ian Anson, MD of Rokstone, highlights talent that passes the ‘BBQ test’, an entrepreneurial culture and deep relationships with capacity providers as key to it achieving its goal of stretching the boundaries of what an MGA can offer.
Bravo strikes MGA deal to offer members drone cover
Bravo Networks has teamed up with MGA Moonrock Drone Insurance to offer its members cover for this growing sector.
Broker Paratus & Partners launches to focus on energy price risks
Paratus has launched its insurance broking division Paratus & Partners which offers energy price risk broking expertise.
Rokstone acquires box at Lloyd’s
Managing general agent Rokstone has taken box 355 located on gallery three at Lloyd’s, in a three year deal.
Interview: SiriusPoint’s Rob Gibbs and Alex Hardy
Regional brokers’ interest in SiriusPoint has been piqued by a slew of appointments, most notably involving ex-RSA leaders, and a high profile MGA deal. Emmanuel Kenning finds out what the insurer has to offer and what is coming next.
Blog: As Amazon ramps up drone deliveries, brokers should take note
Amazon’s foray into drone deliveries is creating an insurance market brokers should not ignore, according to Moonrock founder and MD Simon Ritterband.
SiriusPoint takes Alex Hardy from RSA
SiriusPoint has swooped for RSA’s sales and distribution director Alex Hardy.
Swiss insurance group gets green light to open UK branch
Helvetia Global Solutions has received confirmation from UK regulators that its authorisation to underwrite non-life insurance business in the UK has been approved and comes into effect on 1 November 2023.
Convex-backed Skyrisks partners with Quotech for air mobility product launch
Managing general agent Skyrisks has teamed up with technology platform developer Quotech to launch insurance cover for the advanced air mobility sector.
Drone MGA Moonrock to target brokers after getting FCA authorisation
Drone insurance specialist managing general agent Moonrock is to up its efforts to court the broker market after receiving full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority today, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 6 – 10 March 2023
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
Meet the MGA: Specialty MGA
With a USP of providing brokers and their clients with "immediate and predictable answers," Specialty MGA UK’s chief underwriting officer Philippe Bara outlines his plans for the new business.
Biba welcomes Travelers Europe as a partner
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has teamed-up with Travelers Europe taking its partners total to 19.
Insurance ban on Russian oil ships - report
The UK and EU have teamed up to ban the insurance of ships carrying Russian oil, the Financial Times has reported.
Zurich to sell Russian business to local team and exit market
Zurich Insurance Group has agreed to sell its Russian business to 11 members of the unit’s team.
Biba launches drone scheme
The British Insurance Brokers Association has teamed up with Coverdrone to offer its members access to drone insurance products.