Articles by Ida Axling
Finch buys Compass member Headley Group
Headley brings over £13m in GWP to the Ethos-owned broker.
Hardening market behind New Dawn Risk's UK move
CEO Max Carter and head of UK Broking Tom Malcolm discuss the Lloyd's broker's new venture and why they hope to partner with regional brokers.
BLW takes director from Gallagher as it expands into Scotland
Sandy Brownlee joins the wholesale broker to maintain and develop relationships with Scottish brokers and direct customers.
New Dawn Risk targets regional brokers
The Lloyd's broker has set up a UK division in order to partner with regional providers and offer direct products.
Claimants reply after Axa puts blame on Lockton in legal row
Property investor Aubrey Weis has disputed claims made by Axa in its defence document.
Seventeen Group reports rising turnover and Ebitda
Group CEO Paul Anscombe says the business is set to make acquisitions in the first half of the year, after pausing its deal-making plans in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Seventeen Group creates Germany-based broker in response to Brexit
Lloyd's broker London Re, headquartered in Düsseldorf, has been launched in collaboration with German broker MRH Trowe.
Beckett exits Be Wiser CEO role after one year
Former Endsleigh boss Jeff Brinley takes over after joining the motor specialist as CFO in November last year.
Markerstudy posts loss for "consolidation year" 2019
MGA confirms it is in discussions with Qatar Re after missing the deadline to pay back its near £200m loan, as it seeks fresh third party investment.
Ataraxia targets ten more deals in 2021
MD Adam Boakes discusses its most recent investment, working with Peter Cullum-backed Minority Venture Partners and how the pandemic has affected the business.
Compass London Markets teams up with Bishopsgate Insurance Brokers
Parent company Ardonagh says move will give UK brokers access to the Lloyd's market and follows its deal to buy Compass owner Bravo Group in August 2020.
Saga Insurance CEO exits
Group CEO Euan Sutherland takes over on an interim basis while the business searches for a replacement for Cheryl Agius, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
Aston Lark buys superyacht specialist broker
Lloyd's broker CRS Yachts will join Aston Lark's European business.
European Commission to review $30bn Aon/WTW deal
Aon confirms the European watchdog has launched a Phase II review of the merger but insists it is still "on track" to close the combination in the first half of 2021.
Ataraxia backs merger of Alan Stevenson Partnership and Seacombe Insurance Brokers
Peter Cullum-backed Ataraxia and Minority Venture Partners have both invested in the merged broking firms which are based in Altrincham.
Marmalade unveils pay-as-you-go policy for young drivers
The product, which the broker claims is the first of its kind in the UK, is underwritten by Ageas and uses specialist smartphone telematics technology to record how users drive.
RSA directors urge shareholders to vote in favour of Intact/Tryg takeover
Shareholders are set to vote on the deal, which would see the UK part of the business sold to Canadian provider Intact, in January.
FCA bares teeth on insurance product value as it launches thematic review
Brokers have just three weeks to respond to the watchdog as it zones in on Covid-19 response, product value and customer service.
BI test case Supreme Court judgment expected next year
The FCA has said that no judgment will be handed down before January 2021.
CFC updates UK terrorism and sabotage product
The policy now provides cover for loss of attraction and loss of rent or business interruption sustained in the event of a threat of terrorism or sabotage, as well as bodily injury and property damage liability.
Increases in insolvencies, cyber-attacks and litigation named as top threats for D&Os
AGCS says the pandemic has made the D&O insurance market an increasingly difficult space, with more insolvencies predicted for the first half of 2021.
Axa’s defence in legal spat with property investor “untenable” say claimants
Martin McKeague, representing Aubrey Weis, says allegations made in Axa’s defence documents would have “huge ramifications” on the insurance industry.
CPC replies after Lockton denies fraud allegations
Property investor Aubrey Weis to rely on admissions made by Lockton in its defence documents at trial, after the broker admitted that a certificate of insurance for the 2019/20 policy year had been issued containing an error.
Markerstudy's still in talks for commercial lines capacity deal
Group underwriting director Gary Humphreys says that the provider is speaking with a new carrier after it was forced to go "on hiatus" for new quotes in commercial lines almost a year ago.