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Ascend Broking buys SMP Healthcare
Ascend has set its sights on achieving £22-£25m in GWP over the next 24 months and flagged that a further three deals are in the pipeline.
Aston Lark buys Top 100 broker
Innovation Broking is the latest business to join Aston Lark's stable as CEO Paul Dickson is set to become chair of Aston Lark’s broking and benefits companies from early 2022.
FSCS postpones retail pool contribution in levy update
Biba welcomes the move as brokers were previously expected to contribute £60.9m to the retail pool for the financial year 2021/22.
Allianz creates chief analytics officer role
Chris Varley is set to join the insurer from Willis Towers Watson next year.
Market Analysis: Broking consolidation from 2010 to today – how the top 100 has changed
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift charts consolidation among the top 100 intermediaries from 2010 to today and reflects on the biggest winners in terms of M&A success
Broker Expo: How to tackle PI
Panelists shared their views on increased regulation, getting adequate cover, and the difficulties and future of the PI sector.
Broker Expo: How can the industry solve its reputation problem?
Broker Expo’s panel discussion on the evolution of reputation management shed light on the issues that led to the BI test case and asked how brokers and insurers can improve their service.
Regulatory framework review draws mixed reactions from trade bodies
Mixed responses from trade bodies as the government sets out proposals for adapting the UK regulatory framework for financial services post-Brexit.
AbbeyAutoline appoints commercial director
Jackie Elliott will be joining the team as the broker marks its first year in business following 2020’s merger.
ABI names director general
Hannah Gurga will replace Huw Evans in 2022 as former MP Nicky Morgan is revealed as independent chair.
Sabre expands into motorcycle insurance with MCE underwriting deal
Sabre takes over as MCE states it stopped placing new business and renewals with its own Gibraltar-based insurance arm, MCE Insurance Company, on 5 November.
iRevolution Group secures £9m from investment fund
The Manchester-based broker has said it will use the funding from alternative lender Boost&Co to fund its recent acquisition as well as future ones.
Arag hires broker business manager
Alastair Sambrook will be responsible for developing relationships with brokers, predominantly in the South East of England.
Xenia buys two specialist teams from Lloyd's broker PNP
The deal sees the Nexus-owned business expand into the financial and specialty risks market.
Insurance trade associations create fair value template
In an attempt to help firms better prepare for the Financial Conduct Authority's new product governance rules, trade associations representing the general insurance market have produced a fair value assessment template.
Profile: Licence to chill - GRP's group CEO Mike Bruce
GRP’s Mike Bruce tells Ida Axling how an early career working with nuclear weapons has given him a sense of perspective in his latest role, running one of the UK’s largest broker consolidators
News Analysis - “Everybody’s service is rubbish” – insurer service uncovered
Edward Murray explores why brokers are being left out in the cold when it comes to insurer service and asks what has driven the collapse in quality
The exclusive Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey reveals 2021’s top insurers.
The exclusive Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey reveals 2021’s top insurers.
Insurance Age relaunch: Don't miss our product hub
Check out the website's fresh section, Product Hub, for in-depth features and content spanning 11 product lines.
PIB adds to EU portfolio with Ireland’s Campion
Campion, which was established in 1984, is the third retail business PIB has bought in Ireland.
Interview: Adrian Saunders, Ecclesiastical
The commercial director tells Insurance Age about the insurer's developments, its relationship with brokers throughout the pandemic, and its plans for the coming year.
David Howden calls for collaboration in disaster relief funding
At the World Climate Summit, Howden stressed insurance was the key to unlocking the private capital needed to address the £14.8bn ($20bn) disaster relief shortfall.
Government extends Production Restart Scheme
The £500m scheme developed to help the film and TV industry get cover following coronavirus was launched in July 2020.
GRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys PMI broker
Deal for Equity Health Solutions is PCH's second since becoming part of GRP in 2020.