Articles by Sophie Locke-Cooper
Jensten flags healthy acquisition pipeline
CEO Alistair Hardie said the organisation has a series of deals in play following its buy of J. Bennett & Sons but warned that the Financial Conduct Authority can be slow to approve acquisitions.
People Moves: 15-19 August 2022
Keeping you up to date with the top personnel changes in insurance.
Zurich UK appoints Sam Thomas as head of retail underwriting
Zurich UK has named Sam Thomas, who is currently head of mid-market, as head of retail underwriting, Insurance Age can reveal.
Jensten makes fourth deal in a month
The Jensten Group has acquired J. Bennett & Son Insurance Brokers and its Oxford-based subsidiary, Mathews Comfort & Co, for an undisclosed sum.
Experts warn that cost of living crisis could increase ghost broking cases
The sky-rocketing cost of living and the longer term economic effects of the pandemic could lead to an increase in ghost broking, experts have warned.
Biba adds eSentire as associate
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has added eSentire as an associate to offer members support on cybersecurity.
Top 5 read stories: 8-12 August 2022
The top five most read stories by brokers this week.
People Moves: 8-12 August 2022
Keeping you up to date with the latest insurance moves.
Movo signs agency deal with CNA
Broker network Movo Partnership has added CNA to its panel of capacity providers.
Registration opens for 2022 Dive In festival
Diversity initiative Dive In has opened registration for its 2022 festival as it calls on the insurance industry to build braver cultures.
C-Quence adds excess D&O product
Digital managing general agent C-Quence has added excess D&O to its financial lines product range.
GRP-owned Newstead promotes Sarah Giles to managing director
Newstead Insurance Brokers has named Sarah Giles as managing director as part of a leadership restructure.
Chaucer’s head of insurance insists the industry must be more inclusive for women
The head of insurance at Chaucer, Xamira Groves, has told insurance Age that there is “plenty more” to be done with women taking on roles in the insurance industry.
Ageas names Claire Green as director of distribution
Ageas has appointed Claire Green as its new director of distribution in a move it said was further evidence of its commitment to the personal lines broker market.
NuVenture launches product recall MGA
NuVenture International has launched its third managing general agent, product recall insurance specialist BluNiche.
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People Moves: 1-5 August 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
FCA warns of W.F. Fountain clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of a clone using the name William Fountain Insurance Brokers.
TDI Academy launches scholarships for women in insurance
The Digital Insurer has announced it will provide fully paid scholarships to support the development of women leaders in the insurance industry.
Insurers flag climate change concern following UK heatwave
Insurers have pledged to focus efforts on reducing climate change and called on the industry to be better prepared for weather events.
Seventeen Group snaps up Bryce Smith & Partners
Seventeen Group has completed the purchase of London-based Bryce Smith & Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Clear buys GSI Commercial Services
Clear Group has bought GSI Commercial Services in its first deal to complete since Goldman Sachs invested in the broker last month.
Property pricing up 6% in Q2
Insurance pricing in the UK increased by 11% in the second quarter of the year but this was down on the 20% rise in Q1 of 2022, according to the latest research by Marsh.
Jaime Swindle becomes CEO of the UK commercial MGA at Geo Underwriting
Jaime Swindle has started a new position as CEO of the UK commercial MGA at Geo Underwriting having moved across to the unit's leadership team in December.