United Kingdom (UK)
Interview: Nick Harris – listening and helping on the Gallagher Way
Nick Harris tells Insurance Age about returning to the UK market after a 14-year stint in Australia, why a transitioning market is “when really good brokers stand out”, and shares his key questions to staff after becoming UK and Ireland retail CEO at Gallagher.
Allianz UK ‘lucky’ to have Phuong Ly, according to Australian insurance specialists
Australian insurance experts are positive on Allianz Commercial UK’s recent appointment of Phuong Ly telling Insurance Age he is a “great addition”.
Howden ‘absolutely not done’ with buying in the UK
Howden is targeting £10bn of revenue by 2030, having broken through the £3bn barrier last year, and is keeping its eye on the ball for organic growth and buying in the UK, according to CEO David Howden.
UK commercial rates still falling by 5% – Marsh
UK insurance rates fell by 5% in the final quarter of last year, maintaining the speed of decline seen in Q3, according to Marsh, with financial and professional lines as well as cyber seeing the steepest declines.
ZPC extends high net worth wordings and reaffirms growth appetite
Kevin Morton, head of Zurich Private Clients, has committed to brokers that the business is in the high net worth market for the long-term as he unveiled a raft of policy enhancements in motor and home wordings.
New Arch UK MD bolsters regional division
Arch has made four senior promotions to new regional manager roles across the UK reporting to Mike Bottle, managing director of its UK Regional Division.
Ogden completes exec team with Godwin as COO for UK & Ireland at HDI
HDI Global has appointed Geoff Godwin from AIG as chief operating officer reporting to Stephanie Ogden, CEO for UK and Ireland.
Schemes growth planned as Brokerbility MD Dunn given group role at Clear
Brokerbility managing director John Dunn has been handed a new broader remit as part of the parent Clear Group’s efforts to grow its schemes business.
Miller signs up to buy AHJ
Miller has struck a deal to buy UK headquartered Alwen Hough Johnson, a reinsurance broker that also places business in a number of niche insurance lines.
Hiscox hires from rival to launch new FI offering
Hiscox has launched a new financial institutions offering, headed up by Joe Dearsley who has joined from Liberty Specialty Markets.
Ecclesiastical crackdown uncovers more than £4m in fraud
Ecclesiastical uncovered more than £4m in fraudulent claims last year, almost £1m more than in 2023, in an ongoing crackdown.
SSP Broker adds 10 insurer schemes in 2024 with 10 more planned this year
Managing director Martyn Mathews has targeted adding 10 insurer schemes onto SSP Broker this year, matching the achievement last year.
David Enoch retires from NIG and RSA
David Enoch, distribution and proposition director at RSA, is retiring after five years at the insurer and NIG during his 40 years in the financial services industry.
Aon maintains commercial organic growth at 5%
Aon has posted 5% organic revenue growth in its commercial risk solutions division for last year, the same as achieved in 2023.
Ex-Aviva boss Mark Wilson joins Policy Expert as chair
Former Abacai and Aviva leader Mark Wilson will join Policy Expert as chair next month with current chair and CEO Steve Hardy focusing on his CEO role.
People Moves: 27 – 31 January 2025
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Marsh revenue rises 8% in 2024
Marsh has again posted an 8% annual revenue rise, with the total reaching $12.54bn (£10.06bn) in 2024.
Buss retires from Arag UK CEO role as Haynes steps up
David Haynes has been named CEO of Arag UK Holdings and Arag Legal Expenses Insurance as Tony Buss retires from the role.
Tributes paid following the passing of ‘one of the great characters’, Mike Slack
Former British Insurance Brokers’ Association board member and managing director of specialist motor trade intermediary Road Runner, Mike Slack, has died.
Chubb brings Houston from US to lead new UK commercial insurance division
Chubb has appointed Andy Houston as head of UK commercial insurance, moving from the USA to take up the role next month.
Blog: The compliance threat to M&A
Jill Hambley, managing director of Insurance Compliance Solutions, tackles the compliance basics smaller brokers must keep front of mind before listing a business for a potential sale to make sure any deal doesn’t end up on the scrapheap.