Articles by Aara Syed
#Insagepeople: 24 - 28 June 2019
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Nigel Phillips pledges continued focus on organic growth at CDL Group
Commercial director says the business has been working to create a more proactive customer experience.
Profits up for CDL Group in 2018
After the firm's turnover reached £52.7m in 2017 it has risen 6% in 2018 to £55.8m.
GRP’s County Group purchases Eric Rawlins & Company
County's second deal in a month brings its GWP to over £100m.
Quizzical questions: 21 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Regulator sharpens focus on Lloyd's amid sexual harassment claims
Following the warning Lloyd's has revealed advisory committees designed to tackle diversity and inclusion featuring sector leaders such as Zurich's, Amanda Blanc, and the CII's, Sian Fisher, have been set up.
CII seeks fresh talent for New Generation group
The professional body has a specialist group for broking and the deadline for applications is 9 August.
Broker MP backs Boris Johnson
Craig Tracey has thrown his support behind Johnson in the Conservative leadership race but is yet to broach the topic of IPT with the former Foreign Secretary.
Adrian Brown becomes NED at SSP
He will remain in his current position at Ardonagh.
#Insagepeople: 17 - 21 June 2019
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Hiscox creates Cyber Exposure Calculator
Online tool can calculate the value of a firm’s data.
Zurich-owned N&G launches new small craft product
Policy covers small sailing boats, dinghies, motorboats and speedboats and is available for brokers to sell.
Markel launches tech sector proposition
Solution is aimed at start-ups, new and established SMEs within the technology, IT and communications and medical technology market.
Momentum Broker Solutions unveils 2018 results
Network saw operating profit rise by 71%.
InsurTech Futures: Insurtech UK and the Department for International Trade join forces
A series of workstreams to promote the UK InsurTech industry have already been revealed.
Laurent Matras confirmed as executive managing director of Axa Retail
Matras had been in the role on an interim basis since Gareth Howell left the provider at the end of February.
Newbie news: New opportunities
Ged Hickey, managing director at Edison Ives Insurance Solutions, describes the journey to start his own broking firm, getting FCA authorisation and the broker’s plans for the future
Brightside MGA Kitsune on track to achieve £20m - £25m GWP target
MD Trevor Bowers on launching more products, working with brokers and implementing a virtual insurer model.
Aviva job cuts: Mixed response from analysts
Analysts warn Tulloch may take "more radical" action if cost-cutting move fails to work as they respond to 1,800 redundancies plan.
Quizzical questions: 7 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Profits fall at Clear Group in 2018
But turnover rose by about 24%.
#Insagepeople: 3-7 June 2019
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GRP-owned County Group buys Meadons
County says more deals are to come as it nears £100m of GWP.
Mental health counselling to feature in new Axa XL employer liability product
Policy includes traditional employer’s liability cover as well as a wellness, health and injury rehabilitation service.