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Top 100 UK Brokers 2023: Directory - £5m - £6m
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Aviva shares ease back after takeover rumour driven surge
Aviva shares raced ahead by 10% earlier today, as rumours of a takeover swirled, but have since eased off to being 7% up as analysts dampened expectations of a deal.
Optimism among brokers as Birmingham diversifies from manufacturing into booming new industries
The insurance sector in Birmingham is full of activity and has a bright future, according to experts who work in the area, as Ida Axling discovers.
QBE adds fifth trading head for Glasgow/Belfast
QBE has appointed Chris Long in a newly created role, head of trading for Glasgow/Belfast, where he will lead the regional underwriting teams.
Brokers urged to educate customers looking to save costs on insurance
Brokers should educate customers keen to cut back on premium spend as to the risky consequences they could face, according to Guy Penn trading director Mark Whiteman.
Market Moves: September 2023
All the latest key personnel moves across the insurance market.
Products: September 2023
Recent product launches target solicitors, sustainable builders, construction sector and employers concerned by internal fraud and scams.
Headline makers – September 2023
The hottest stories from 1 to 31 August.
Allianz appoints Henry Topham to retail MD role as Smith exits for Axa Health
Allianz has appointed Henry Topham as managing director of its UK retail business succeeding Heather Smith who is moving to Axa Health as CEO.
Profile – Stephanie Ogden, HDI Global: Making a difference
Having progressed from a graduate trainee in Guildford to Allianz branch manager in Scotland, and via Lloyd’s in London to UK & Ireland managing director for HDI Global, Stephanie Ogden is ready to take brokers on the next step of the German-owned…
Allianz reveals first Net Zero transition plan with 2030 intermediate targets
Allianz has published its first comprehensive Net Zero transition plan backing up its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 in its proprietary investment and property & casualty underwriting portfolios.
Ex-Allianz Commercial boss McGinn to become Dual UK CEO
Dual today announced the appointment of Simon McGinn as CEO of its UK business, subject to regulatory approval.
Aqueous launches solicitors’ excess layers product
Managing general agent Aqueous Underwriting has secured A+ rated capacity for solicitors on an excess layer basis only, a move it said responded to broker demand in an “underserviced” market.
Allianz Commercial strengthens Southern structure with two appointments
Allianz Commercial has announced Simon Hanley as regional manager, South, and Caroline Donati joining as branch manager, Southampton in October.
Allianz commits to investing in local structure to support brokers
“The strength of the Allianz commercial business in the UK is without doubt our local, regional capability in those markets and the ability to deliver,” Allianz Holdings CEO Colm Holmes told Insurance Age.
Profits drop at Allianz Holdings in first half 2023 as GWP tops £2bn
Operating profit fell 5.5% at Allianz Holdings in the first six months of the year to £112.8m as the combined operating ratio deteriorated to 96.6% from 96.0% in the same period of 2022.
Hobbs adds two senior roles as part of Allianz Commercial shake-up
Allianz Commercial has created two new senior roles following the appointment of Nick Hobbs as chief distribution officer.
Allianz Trade launches protection against employee fraud and external scams
Allianz Trade has launched a standalone fraud insurance product to help businesses combat the post-Covid-19 pandemic rise in employee fraud and external scams in the UK.
People Moves: 10 – 14 July 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
In Depth: Legal expenses cover… needed more than ever?
Clients may want brokers to advise on how to reduce premiums, but this is the one add-on to hang onto according to providers as Rachel Gordon discovers.
Q&A: Nadia Côté, managing director UK, Allianz Commercial
In her first interview since being announced in April as managing director UK at Allianz Commercial Nadia Côté tackles simplifying trade with brokers. She also assesses how the new Allianz Commercial structure will improve knowledge sharing and…
People Moves: 3 – 7 July 2023
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Allianz promotes Nick Hobbs to UK chief distribution officer
Allianz has appointed Nick Hobbs as chief distribution officer for Allianz Commercial in the UK, Insurance Age can reveal.
The benefits and potential pitfalls of broker clubs
As Zurich becomes the latest major insurer to introduce a club for brokers, Ida Axling investigates the evolution of these offerings, and whether they remain as attractive to intermediaries as they were in the past.