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Ripe Thinking ready to strike first buy
Ripe Thinking is gearing up to make its first acquisition having grown to more than 280,000 policyholders organically since being founded in 1997.
Stuart Reid joins Harbour Underwriting as NED
Former Bluefin and Gallagher boss Stuart Reid has joined commercial dispute insurance specialist Harbour Underwriting as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
FCA unveils enhanced oversight programme for newly authorised firms
The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed an expansion of its Early and High Growth Oversight offering with a commitment of providing closer support for 300 newly authorised businesses by the end of 2023.
Broking Success: Driving ahead with service
Mark Wilkinson, managing director of Norton Insurance Brokers, explains the history of the firm with its specialist classic car and motor trade brands setting out the road ahead with an expanded offering focused on personalised service
Tasker Insurance Brokers becomes Jensten as group streamlines brands
The Jensten Group has a revealed a transformation programme to simplify its corporate structure, systems, and brands.
Euler Hermes rebrands as Allianz Trade
The provider has been fully part of Allianz Group since 2018.
Stubben Edge launches AR network with target of up to 30 in first year
The business has calculated that 75% of ARs cease trading in the first four years as it stated more could be done to support growth and success.
Ecclesiastical Insurance’s parent rebrands as Benefact Group
Ecclesiastical Insurance and all of the group’s other trading brands including brokers SEIB, Lycetts and Lloyd & White will continue to operate under their own names.
Hiscox UK posts near 10% rise in GWP for 2021
The provider grew commercial lines business while personal lines shrank in the year.
Cheshire broker rebrands as PHP Insurance
Firm targeting more acquisitions having bought Bradshaw Bennett in 2019.
ICO fines Tempcover £85,000
The regulator said the penalty was for a “serious contravention” of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
How can insurance grow its social media reach?
Twitter’s director of planning shares top social media tips for the insurance industry and discusses what the sector can do to stay relevant.
Broker Exchange: Hard market issues exacerbated by "rowing back"of local decision making
Local decision making is being eroded as a result of the hard market, viewers of the first panel session of Broker Exchange heard.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Insurtech 100 special – 'Wheels Focus' with By Miles, Cuvva, Inshur and Laka
In the 20th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a group of start-ups featured in the Insurtech 100 all of whom are focused on insuring ‘wheels’ in the broadest sense.
Q&A: Open GI group CEO Simon Badley
Almost a year into the role as group CEO of Open GI, Simon Badley sat down with Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift to talk about how he plans to build on existing foundations to make the software house the technology 'partner of choice' for…
Strategy shift halves profits at AllClear
CEO Chris Rolland had warned commentators of short-term disruption back in 2018.
Experts urge pet providers to turn to social media
A GlobalData report suggested that engaging with pet influencers on Instagram and Facebook could benefit insurers and brokers.
The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand?
As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation
TV star joins Gallagher to grow its sport and media business
Jill Douglas takes on business development consultant role at the broker, as it looks to expand in the specialist sport, media & entertainment sector.
Open GI to headline Broker Expo 2019
More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event.
In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa
On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covea to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference…
Cyber MGA start-up Bewica targets brokers with portal launch and API offering
Cyber specialist managing general agent Bewica is targeting brokers with a suite of tools including risk assessment and reporting tool
Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark
Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces.