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Arag’s Andy Talbot confident Das deal will be positive for brokers
The UK head of sales and marketing at Arag, Andy Talbot, has promised brokers ‘best of breed products’ with a takeover of Das UK in the offing.
New WTW Networks MD John Read sees “wealth of opportunities”
John Read has hailed the “wealth of opportunities” after stepping up to be managing director of WTW Networks.
Arag Group strikes deal for Das UK
Arag Group has signed up to buy Das UK, subject to regulatory approval, in a move that would create a near £200m gross written premium legal expenses insurance business.
Broking Success: Targeting the 100-year milestone
WH&R McCartney is believed to be the oldest independent broker in Scotland. With only a handful of years left to go until its centenary, directors Graeme Robb and Alan Kirkwood are confident of further growth and success for the Motherwell-based firm.
Ian Barclay leaves Ardonagh
Ian Barclay, managing director of Geo Agriculture, has left Ardonagh.
People Moves: 10 – 14 July 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Sharon Brown joins Greenkite Associates
Former Harbour Underwriting managing director and Miles Smith leader Sharon Brown has joined the executive team of Greenkite Associates as chief commercial officer.
Biba grows net assets to more than £5m
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed a 21% increase in members’ funds to £5.1m at the end of 2022.
PSC Insurance buys Turner Rawlinson
Australian group PSC Insurance has bought London-based broker Turner Rawlinson, according to filings at Companies House.
Clear buys One Commercial Specialty from Bspoke
Clear Group has continued its push into the managing general agents sector buying One Commercial Specialty from Bspoke.
Stevenson Seacombe Partnership buys 51% of fellow TBIG member Whitefield Insurance
Stevenson Seacombe Partnership has bought a 51% holding in fellow The Broker Investment Group firm member Whitefield Insurance based in Ramsbottom, Lancashire.
Turnover up but profits slip at Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll Group grew turnover by 11.2% in 2022, but increased expenses and investment spending knocked profits lower.
Sabre picks CDL for pricing and for retail platforms
Sabre Insurance has moved its pricing and direct insurance platforms to CDL, Insurance Age can reveal.
GRP’s Greens buys Petherwicks to grow South East coast footprint
Green Insurance Group has bought Brighton-based Petherwick Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum adding to Global Risk Partners’ South Eastern hub.
Jacqui Kelly steps up at Zurich as Michelle Taylor heads to Aviva
Zurich has confirmed that Jacqui Kelly, head of strategic accounts, will take on the role of head of sales and distribution on an interim basis succeeding Aviva-bound Michelle Taylor.
Ardonagh Advisory scores hat-trick of broker buys with AMS Insurance Solutions
Ardonagh Advisory has struck its third broker deal in a week buying AMS Insurance Solutions.
Aviva adds Michelle Taylor from Zurich amid commercial lines and distribution restructure
Aviva has recruited Michelle Taylor from Zurich as it unveiled new structures for its commercial lines business, consisting of SME, Global Corporate and Specialty and distribution.
Graeme Trudgill on taking up the reins at Biba
Graeme Trudgill has committed to fighting strongly for brokers and to getting even more access to the Financial Conduct Authority for members as he takes up the role of CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Interview: Andrew Cunis, Gallagher – Growing for gold
Andrew Cunis, managing director of private clients at Gallagher, shares how the offering has grown to £100m of gross written premium, and the firm's goal of 10% year-on-year organic growth.
Hector succeeds Callan to lead on commercial at Covéa
Keith Hector has been named as commercial team leader at Covéa, succeeding Carolyn Callan.
Verlingue grows turnover and profit in 2022
Verlingue UK boosted turnover by 6.8% in 2022 to £19.51m, as profits also rose.
Clear Group in double broker swoop
Clear Group has sealed a pair of broker deals, buying Mayor Broking and MJB Finningley.
Ardonagh snaps up Sentinel for Ethos
Ardonagh Advisory has struck its second deal of the week buying self-drive hire specialist Sentinel Insurance Solutions.
ABI reveals soaring trade credit claims
The Association of British Insurers has revealed member trade credit insurers received 5,300 claims for businesses in the first quarter of 2023, up 81% on the same period last year.