Articles by Sophie Locke-Cooper
Biba and FCA call off events in light of Queen Elizabeth's death
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Financial Conduct Authority have decided to postpone events that were scheduled before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
People Moves: 5-9 September 2022
Keeping you up to date with the latest insurance moves.
Lloyd’s posts £1.8bn half-year loss
Lloyd's has posted a loss of £1.8bn for the first half of 2022 compared to a profit of £1.4bn in the same period last year.
Former RSA chief Scott Egan appointed CEO at SiriusPoint
Specialty insurer and reinsurer, SiriusPoint, has named ex-RSA boss Scott Egan as CEO, effective 21 September.
The FCA argues back at financial inclusion being included in mandate
The Financial Conduct Authority has responded to a Treasury Select Committee report on the Future of Financial Services Regulation disagreeing with the recommendation that it should ‘have regard’ to financial inclusion.
SRG completes Hamilton Leigh buy
Specialist Risk Group has completed the acquisition of motor-trade specialist Hamilton Leigh for an undisclosed sum.
Howden claims "world-first" with voluntary carbon credit insurance launch
Howden has launched a voluntary carbon credit insurance product designed to give buyers and sellers of high-quality, verified carbon credits greater certainty.
The Insurance Museum opens with fire insurance exhibition
The Insurance Museum has unveiled its first online exhibition which is titled Fire! Risk and Revelations and will go live on 7 September.
FOI reveals increase in cyber breach incidents reported to FCA by brokers
A Freedom of Information request by Insurance Age has revealed that the number of cyber breach incidents reported to the Financial Conduct Authority has increased for insurance intermediaries but dropped for regulated firms altogether.
People Moves: 30 August - 2 September 2022
Keeping you up-to-date with the latest insurance moves.
Biba encourages brokers to use its flood directory
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has encouraged brokers to use its flood directory to ensure eligible households that are denied flood cover can still be offered it.
Markerstudy recruits new head of fraud from LV
Markerstudy has appointed Clare Lunn to a new role of head of fraud.
Iprism integrates with Acturis
Managing general agent Iprism has added its tradesman, contractors and professionals product to the Acturis trading platform.
More acquisitions on the horizon for Seventeen Group
Seventeen Group is poised to strike more deals before the end of this year and into 2023 with European expansion on the agenda, according to CEO Paul Anscombe.
Zego partners with QBE
Zego has partnered with QBE to expand its fleet insurance offerings.
Worries remain on subsidence but claims volume still uncertain
Earlier this month LV released figures showing that subsidence cases were up by 205% between June and July, and warned that they were likely to increase even more.
Romero on track to double its business
Managing director, Simon Mabb has revealed that Romero is on track to achieve its five year plan of doubling its business by 2025.
Aston Lark buys AJ Insurance Service
Aston Lark, a Howden company, has acquired Essex-based AJ Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
Seventeen Group snaps up Broker Scotland
Seventeen Group has acquired Broker Scotland, a property specialist broker, for an undisclosed sum.
BGL Insurance appoints new managing director of distribution
BGL Insurance has named Laura Mullaney as managing director of distribution, a new position within the business.
Wiser Academy partners with GRP
Wiser Academy has partnered with Global Risk Partners to boost graduate development.
People Moves: 22-26 August 2022
Keeping you up-to-date with the latest insurance moves.
Urban Jungle expands into motor insurance
Insurtech Urban Jungle has launched its new car insurance service which offers both home and car cover.
Two-fifths of London businesses at risk of flash flooding
Research by Zurich has revealed that two-fifths of London businesses are at risk of being hit by flash floods as heavy rainfall is predicted to hit the capital.