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TBIG broker Needham Insurance Services buys in Leicestershire
Needham Insurance Services, part of The Broker Investment Group, has bought Hinckley Insurance Services, adding £1.2m gross written premium to the business.
Axa shares plans to shine a light on domestic violence with broker training
Axa has unveiled its partnership with domestic violence awareness company Alpha Vest to train brokers on spotting the signs, with the aim to help 100 brokers become ‘trusted contacts’.
Biba’s Williams among seven volunteers honoured by CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has recognised the outstanding contributions made by seven volunteers in an award ceremony at its annual network conference in St Albans yesterday.
Ex-Allianz leader Cole named Ageas head of broker experience and strategy
Ageas has hired Anna Cole as head of broker experience and strategy to focus on “championing broker insight across the business”.
MS Amlin adds CRO and CIO executive leaders
MS Amlin has appointed Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as chief risk officer and Phil Young as chief information officer.
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Biba cyber accreditation scheme growing fast, as members urge more broker engagement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association launched its cyber insurance directory of specialist accredited member brokers last month, with 15 firms on board. With the total having already grown to 22, Emmanuel Kenning quizzes participants about the authorisation process, and what they hope it will deliver for their business, the sector and the UK economy.
Aviva builds out in contractors combined with digital launch
Aviva has launched a digitally traded contractors combined proposition, starting on Acturis with Fast Trade to follow, claiming it is plugging a gap in an underserved part of the market.
Zurich succeeds Accelerant in five-year £300m Jensten Underwriting capacity deal
Jensten Underwriting has signed a five-year deal for Zurich UK to become its ‘cornerstone capacity’ covering over £300m across property, casualty and motor.
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Aviva doubling down for customers, says Martin
Aviva is committed to pushing on with an “absolute focus on customer” and will continue “doubling down”, David Martin, managing director for UK commercial and chief distribution officer, told Insurance Age as he teased a “major new proposition” pencilled in for the end of the third quarter will catch brokers’ eyes.
Intact on a ‘great trajectory’ as it continues product migration – Grosscurth
Tovah Grosscurth, Intact UK commercial lines MD, has updated on the insurer’s migration of products and how it is the “one to watch” in its drive for top spot.
Axa’s Jon Walker on consistency for brokers in new role
Having been made CEO of newly created Axa Insurance UK in March, Jon Walker sets out his approach to the role and what the provider is doing for brokers.
Markerstudy to sell MGA business with CUO Humphreys poised to exit
Markerstudy Group is set to sell its managing general agent arm to the parent company of insurer Tradex as it focuses on broking, Insurance Age has learned.
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