Articles by Ida Axling
QBE names Chris Wallace as executive director for the UK
Move follows Cécile Fresneau's promotion to run QBE's European Operations earlier this year.
Biba hopes "win-win" flood directory will help improve industry reputation
Executive director Graeme Trudgill says signposting service is a chance for the industry to come together and urges brokers to get involved.
New JM Glendinning MD reveals "ambitious but achievable" growth plans
Jake Fox discusses his plans for JM Glendinning after taking over the MD role from Nick Houghton, who became CEO of the JMG Group following its MBO last year.
PIB expands into Spain
Consolidator buys Cicor in its first acquisition in the Spanish market as it continues its European expansion.
Aston Lark buys Absolute Products in 24th deal of the year
Latest acquisition comes after it was announced that Howden is to buy the consolidator, creating a £6bn GWP giant.
Biba, ABI and Flood Re open registration for flood directory
The directory is set to launch later this year and the organisations are now calling for specialist brokers and providers to register to be part of the service.
FCA warns brokers have "failed to understand" impact of product governance rules
In a Dear CEO letter to the industry, the regulator highlights that the rules, which came into force on 1 October, apply to all personal and commercial lines brokers.
Gallagher faces legal action over response to ransomware attack
Broker faces class action in the United States following a cyber breach in September 2020 which also saw personal data of individuals in the UK being accessed.
Motor premiums continue to fall in Q3
Premiums are the cheapest they have been since mid-2015, but the rate at which prices are falling has slowed in the last three months, according to Confused/Willis Towers Watson.
Das UK promotes Tony Coram to CEO
Das UK Group has named Tony Coram as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Andrew Burke who is stepping down at the end of this year.
Bollington reveals final set of financial results before Gallagher takeover
The broker, which was bought by Gallagher earlier this year, reports increases in turnover and profit for 2020.
JM Glendinning names new MD for its eight broking businesses
Jake Fox succeeds Nick Houghton, who became CEO of the group after its management buyout last year.
More than half of brokers suffer from mental health issues linked to work
Research from Ecclesiastical shows 61% of brokers experience work-related stress, while only 43% feel comfortable talking to their manager about their mental health issues.
A-Plan makes first deal in Wales
Watkin Davies brings £10m in GWP to A-Plan as the broker looks to grow further in commercial lines.
CMA launches investigation into Gallagher-Willis Re deal
The competition watchdog says it is considering whether the transaction could result in a lessening of competition in the UK.
Rokstone launches UK terrorism facility
The product will be accessible to regional brokers through a digital distribution platform and extensions to the cover, including non-damage business interruption, denial of access, and loss of attraction, are also available.
Pen buys Manchester Underwriting
Deal brings 50 staff and £60m in GWP to the Gallagher-owned MGA.
GRP completes deal for WTW's Northern Ireland business
The deal was announced in July and brings £65m in GWP to GRP's Northern Ireland business ABL Group.
Aston Lark buys in Birmingham
S Johnson & Company specialises in providing insurance for the music industry and the gun trade.
FCA focus on fair value causes confusion for brokers
Research by Ecclesiastical shows 40% of brokers do not understand how their business will be impacted ahead of the new product governance rules coming into force on 1 October.
Superscript partners with Amazon on business insurance
The insurtech start-up says Amazon Business Prime customers will have access to covers including public liability, employers’ liability, professional indemnity, cyber, directors and officers, and office contents & equipment insurance.
Beazley hires CUO from Axis Capital
Bob Quane will take on the role in October after previous chief underwriting officer Adrian Cox moved to become CEO of the provider earlier this year.
Interview: Paul Harvey, Adiona
New motor provider Adiona's founder and CEO tells Insurance Age about his plans for the business and why it will be looking to work with brokers in the future.
DNA Insurance confirms cyber incident
A number of phishing emails were sent from a staff member's account, and Ian Jacob, group chief risk officer of parent firm Aston Lark, says the breach was detected within minutes and no other accounts across the group were compromised.