Schemes
Withers replaces Fletcher as Ecclesiastical schemes boss
Chris Withers is to head up Ecclesiastical Insurance’s schemes business following the retirement of Tony Fletcher, the insurer has announced.
Meet the MGA: Burns & Wilcox UK
Stuart Kilpatrick, managing director, Burns & Wilcox UK explains how creating an empowering environment and building long-term relationships with partners have been key to its success
Turnover ticks up but profits down at SEIB in 2022
SEIB Insurance Brokers grew revenue by 1% to £12.4m in 2022, a year that concluded with it becoming part of Lloyd & Whyte.
New MGA Capacity Insights targets travel and consumer markets
Managing general agent Capacity Insights has launched in the UK accident and health insurance market with a particular focus on travel, health, dental and personal accident schemes.
Cobra CEO Tedstone aims to hit £1bn by 2025
The boss of broking network Cobra has said that it has identified a pipeline of 700 potential ‘unicorns’ as it seeks new members to meet its target of £1bn of premium by the end of 2025.
CEO Hardie anticipating Jensten sale within 18 months
“At some point in the next 12-18 months I think we will have a different investor in the business with or without Livingbridge remaining,” Jensten Group CEO Alistair Hardie has told Insurance Age.
Meet the MGA: NBS Underwriting
NBS has doubled the number of agents it works with over the past 12 months. CEO Stan Kaznowski explains how both making ‘brokers’ lives easy’ and getting ahead of the curve with data have been key to the company’s success.
Profile: A new lens – and an eye for opportunity
With a laser-like focus on growth, Zurich retail boss David Nichols is keen to bring a new lens to the insurer’s offering and deliver for brokers.
Biba seeking new HNW schemes provider due to Home & Legacy closure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is searching for a new high-net-worth schemes provider, and will be ‘seeking tenders from alternative providers’ in light of Allianz planning to put Home & Legacy into run-off.
FR Ball buys Export and General
Abergavenny-headquartered FR Ball has purchased London-based broker Export and General Insurance Services.
Interview: Eddie Hooker, Hamilton Fraser
Hamilton Fraser founder Eddie Hooker wants his broker to continue building digital excellence in commercial lines. He talks to Saxon East about the broker's beginnings, GRP's ownership, and plans for the future.
Biba launches computer insurance scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new computer scheme, provided by specialist insurer HSB, to help protect computer hardware and portable equipment.
Towergate targets £1.5bn after breaking through £1bn GWP barrier
Towergate achieved more than £1bn of gross written premium in 2022 for the first time ever and has set its sights on £1.5bn in just a few years, chief executive Richard Tuplin has revealed to Insurance Age.
Ex-Applied Systems leader Joe Sultana joins digital schemes firm IS2
Joe Sultana, former chief operating officer at Applied Systems Europe, has joined digital trading and distribution platform for the schemes market IS2 as commercial director.
Ecclesiastical UK & Ireland COR stable as investment losses drive group deficit in 2022
Ecclesiastical Insurance grew gross written premiums in the UK and Ireland by 16% in 2022 to £344.8m, the provider has revealed.
The stats: The only way is up - Q4’s commercial premiums continue to rise
Businesses are yet again facing more costly cover with the Acturis Commercial Broking Index revealing increases across the board, reports Rachel Gordon.
Biba pitches holiday and residential park scheme with Binnacle
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a holiday and residential park scheme for its members with specialist provider Binnacle Insurance.
Bravo unveils ‘biggest transformation’ in broker network trading for two decades
Bravo has hailed its latest launch as “the biggest transformation” to how broker networks add value for members in the past 20 years.
Jensten Group snaps up schemes broker Darwin Clayton
Jensten Group has bought schemes broker Darwin Clayton for an undisclosed amount.
Biba flags concern on businesses cutting cyber cover
Some 40% of members involved in research by the British Insurance Brokers' Association told the trade body they had clients who were no longer insuring their cyber risks due to the cost of living crisis.
One Broker targeting £4m Ebitda
Norwich-headquartered One Broker has targeted pushing Ebitda above £4m within two years through sustained organic growth and acquisitions, CEO Robin Plaster revealed to Insurance Age.
Profits more than double and Ebitda soars at One Broker in 2022
One Broker has reported a more than doubling of post-tax profit to £1.2m for the year ended 31 May 2022.
Sutton Group profit and turnover soar in run-up to Acrisure sale
Sutton Group has reported ‘best ever’ figures as turnover and profit leapt by 15% and 50% respectively ahead of being snapped up by Acrisure.
Lloyd’s broker snaps up schemes business from Crispin Speers
Lloyd’s broker BLW Insurance Brokers has acquired a specialist facility from Crispin Speers, Insurance Age can reveal.