Construction
Howden buys boutique broker, Ross Insurance Group
The business, based in Surbiton, specialises in financial and construction risks.
Consilium adds PI cover to asbestos scheme
The product is available to asbestos removers, demolition contractors, surveyors, general building firms, and allied trades.
Broking success: Care and the community
Directors Stephen Ward and Ryan Roberts talk to Insurance Age about the company’s genesis, things they would have done differently and plans for expansion across Cumbria.
RAW Insurance on track for further expansion
After having opened an office in Kendal last month, co-founders Ryan Roberts and Stephen Ward tell Insurance Age about their plans for the future.
PIB buys in Nottingham
JRT Insurance Brokers is PIB's eighth deal this year and will be integrated into its specialty division, PIB Insurance Brokers.
FCA issues warning over broker Professional Construction Risks
The watchdog said that it appears the business “acted dishonestly” and warned customers to decline to do business with the firm.
BLW becomes registered Lloyd's broker
The wholesale broker was bought by S&G Risk Solutions last year.
MBO for Blythin & Brown
Shawbrook Bank supported the venture with a commercial loan.
Income up in acquisitive Q1 for Ardonagh
Group income has increased to £199.7m as the consolidator flags a mix of acquisitions and organic growth.
PIB buys Jersey-based CBCJ
Consolidator says the PI specialist broker will be integrated into its Guernsey-based business as it plans to expand across the Channel Islands.
Seventeen Group snaps up Ruislip-based broker
Deal for Pinner Risk Solutions follows its purchase of Ipswich-headquartered Ryan's last week.
Armco launches Cape Insurance
The consultancy has developed a niche risk and insurance adviser for property investors, developers and the construction sector.
Q Underwriting extends Aviva capacity in £200m deal
The specialist underwriter confirmed the renewal of key binder Aviva, plus, developments to its Covéa-backed contractors combined product.
Vista Insurance Brokers launches North West subsidiary
The fresh division is set to focus on construction, manufacturing, import/export, engineering, and haulage.
PIB buys Staffordshire broker in second deal of 2021
Element Hinton specialises in construction, waste, engineering and leisure and the deal follows investment into PIB by Apax Partners.
Avid swoops for specialist construction MGA
Deal for IIGL will see Avid diversify into four new specialisms as the MGA's GWP reaches £75m.
Jensten moves in for second deal this month
It has bought Advance Insurance Agencies to act as a specialist personal lines hub for its franchisees and broking operation.
Aston Lark buys Kent-based Sennocke
Deal includes two niche brands - Self-Build Zone and Build-Zone - as well as technical surveying and risk management business Build-Zone Survey Services.
GB Underwriting joins Specialist Risk Group
The MGA specialises in construction and provides property and liability cover via UK brokers.
PIB reveals its first deal of 2021
The consolidator has purchased construction specialist UK & Ireland Insurance Services.
Polaris calls for input from brokers to develop e-trading standards
Exclusive: The industry-owned body says the standards that underpin question sets used to cater for customers’ insurances need to evolve to reflect changes in the way people live, work and travel.
UK insurance firm goes into administration
East West Insurance Company was forced into administration following a Court of Appeal ruling on a claim.
Axa XL pushes forward with building health monitor
Digital Risk Engineer uses Internet of Things devices to monitor and capture information about buildings.
Allianz to close Liphook operation
The insurer is proposing to move its engineering, construction and power teams, based in Liphook, to its Guildford headquarters 17 miles away.