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The stats: Q1 2024 - Commercial combined slows to near halt
The year has started with almost no average premium growth in commercial combined while fleet and property owners have powered ahead, according to the latest statistics from Acturis.
Tyler appointed Academy CEO as Normand exits
Academy Insurance Services has named Martin Tyler CEO as Gilles Normand steps down to move into a non-executive career.
SRG buys schemes broker Strategic Insurance Services
Specialist Risk Group has signed up to buy Strategic Insurance Services in the consolidator’s first deal since its new backers were revealed.
Sompo adds Axa XL broker boss Allan Murley with regional remit
Sompo has recruited Allan Murley as head of UK insurance distribution from Axa XL to join in the fourth quarter of the year.
CII opens for applications to 13th year of New Generation Programme
The Chartered Insurance Institute is seeking the industry’s rising stars for its 2024 New Generation Programme.
RSA expects new business “clunkiness” to ease from July as it continues NIG integration
RSA expects any “clunkiness” in how it handles brokers seeking quotes from both itself and merger partner NIG for the same business to improve materially from next month.
Atec Group appoints ex-BGL CEO and aims to accelerate M&A after PE swoop
European private equity investor Perwyn has acquired Atec Group, in an off-market transaction from Kester Capital.
Meet the MGA: Kova Professions
Having worked in both the insurer and MGA sectors, as well as the FCA, Kate Albert has a well-rounded view of the market. The Kova Professions CEO and founder explains to Jonathan Swift why service has become a point of difference in setting apart her start-up from more established rivals.
Gallagher arm swoops for London-based advisory firm
Arthur J Gallagher’s captive and alternative risk transfer solutions subsidiary, Artex, has acquired London-based Implement Compliance Solutions & Resources.
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The stats: Fleet racing ahead at record rate
The latest statistics from Acturis have shown the fleet market bucking the trend on premium increases. Whereas almost all other lines have seen hardening falling away, fleet has surged on, up by 7.9% – the highest quarterly rise on record.
Uncorking the Great British wine market – the insurance of vineyards
David Harrison, viticulture specialist at NFU Mutual, shares his thoughts on meeting the insurance challenges facing the booming winery and vineyards sector.
Broking Success: Investing in customer relationships
Ex-Swinton boss Gilles Normand, CEO of Academy, sees investing in customer relationships will help the broker grow through recommendations as it moves towards mostly commercial lines.
Wallace: QBE reaping benefits of focus on ‘holy grail of service’
QBE’s consistency and lack of upheaval in contrast to some of its peers has helped it become a “viable alternative” for regional brokers.
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