Marine
Gallagher to rebrand Coleman Marine
Gallagher will rebrand Coleman Marine as Gallagher on 30 May.
PIB adds to Spanish portfolio
PIB Group has bought Spanish broker Tractio.
DR&P buys Channing Lucas & Partners
DR&P Group bought a 90% stake in Lloyd’s broker Channing Lucas & Partners late last year, according to a filing at Companies House.
Gallagher unveils suite of UK retail leadership changes in the South
All of the new roles will report to Gary Fletcher, managing director of the South for Gallagher’s UK retail division.
Beazley revamps underwriting team structure
Cyber risks to become a standalone division as part of the changes.
Aon suspends Russian operations
Staff in Russia have been put on paid leave by the broker as the attack on Ukraine escalates.
People moves: 7-11 February 2022
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NFP buys Wolverhampton broker
The US-based company adds Top 100 business KGJ Insurance Services Group to its stable at it continues its expansion in the UK.
Geo adds Arnott Marine book to portfolio
The transfer sees Steve Gordon join Geo Underwriting as product head while the Ardonagh-owned entity expands its marine proposition.
ERS gains approval for expansion into new business lines
The provider's Syndicate 1856 is moving into business classes including D&F property, marine and energy liability, political risk, terror and war, cargo and specie and professional lines, following $350m capital injection.
Third deal in a week for Seventeen Group as it snaps up Cornwall-based broker
Latest move sees specialist marine broker Christopher Rowe join Seventeen Group's stable and follows its purchases of Ryan's and Pinner Risk Solutions.
Ardonagh Specialty reveals capacity deal with Beazley
Business says cross class follow capacity solution will benefit Price Forbes clients across cargo, specie, terrorism, financial products, healthcare and marine.
Biba appoints MercariRisk as marine insurance scheme provider
Trade body says the scheme is underwritten by A+ rated capacity and will help brokers access cover for a range of marine risks including cargo, freight liability, hull and liability cover for commercial vessels, commercial maritime operations, super…
Howden buys superyacht broker STA Group
The business will become part of Howden and rebrand as Howden Sturge.
Apollo replaces head of marine and energy liability
Rob Johnston replaces Howard Burnell who was convicted of assault last week.
Arch unveils UK regional marine hull and machinery product
Offering was designed exclusively for fleets and single vessels operating throughout inland and coastal waters of the UK and Western Europe.
Geo Underwriting expands into marine and leisure with deal
Ardonagh's MGA arm buys £8.5m GWP book of business from KGM.
Stoneways Marine unveils yacht and motorboat product
The new offering is available to brokers and Stoneways stated that the policy includes covers such as non-medical repatriation and mental health support for those onboard.
UK Broker Awards: Meet the Shortlist - Personal Lines Broker of the Year
In the run up to the 2020 UK Broker Awards Insurance Age is profiling all the shortlisted firms and individuals, with today’s focus being The Personal Lines Broker of the Year.
Covid-19 hit pushes Beazley into pre-tax loss in H1 2020
Provider expects its pandemic-related losses to amount to $170m as it takes underwriting action in its liability lines of business.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Insurtech 100 special – Distribution Focus Two with Next Insurance COO Sofya Pogreb and Trov GM Ian Sweeney
In the 24th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together two start-ups featured in the Insurtech 100, both of which have pivoted from business-to-consumer distribution, to B2B2C.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Insurtech 100 special – 'AI/Data Analytics' with Concirrus’ Andrew Yeoman and Cytora’s Richard Hartley
In the 21st episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a duo of start-ups featured in the Insurtech 100, both of whom are focused on using AI/data to make insurance companies more efficient.
Beazley profits jump as COR worsens to 100% in 2019
CEO Andrew Horton says provider is committed to regional brokers through its Birmingham office despite recently pulling out of UK regional marine.
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