Articles by Ida Axling
Broker named on FSCS insolvency list
Organisation declared six financial firms in default in August 2018.
RSA launches cyber product for large businesses
Product covers up to £25m in capacity, assistance with cyber risk management and a 24-hour incident response service.
Gallagher and Ardonagh in legal dispute
Case involves alleged staff poaching by former Gallagher employees now working within the Ardonagh Group.
Saga takes new CFO from Zurich
James Quin to succeed Jonathan Hill who retired from the insurer earlier this year.
Ex broker jailed for £140,000 fraud
Woman made 31 false claims, including that her daughter was a victim in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack.
MMC confirms up to 3,750 jobs in danger from JLT takeover
MMC expects a headcount reduction of 2-5% of its total workforce.
Ex Jelf director Richard Tuplin joins Broker Network Partners
Business also promotes Susan Adcock to chief operating officer.
Tokio Marine hires Reeken Patel as CFO
Patel replaces James Dover who has left the business after 12 years.
Allianz enters Olympic sponsorship deal
Insurer joins the Worldwide Olympic Partner Programme in 2021 to provide insurance for organisers of the Olympic Games.
Brokers see opportunity in MMC’s JLT takeover
Experts question the value of the deal.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
Deals, management exits and FCA guidance were among the top five most clicked on stories by brokers this week.
Dixons completes MBO backed by Ataraxia
Deal puts succession plan in place at the broker, while Ataraxia takes minority stake in the business.
Ataraxia backs Thompson & Co's MBO
Investor takes minority stake in the business as it completes its third deal since May.
XL Catlin unveils media and entertainment products
Policies are aimed at film and television productions as well as live performances.
Axa to complete $15bn XL takeover tomorrow
Deal has received regulatory approval.
'Talent crisis' hitting UK brokers
Research by Ecclesiastical reveals most brokers want to hire young talent, but 52% are struggling to recruit as young people lack awareness of what brokers do.
Nexus snaps up Altitude Risk Partners
Specialist aerospace MGA marks Nexus' tenth deal in three years.
Warwick Davis completes MBO backed by Ataraxia
MD Neil Kerkhove takes the reins as Ataraxia picks up a minority stake in the broker.
Lloyd's confirms John Neal as new CEO
Ex-QBE boss to succeed Inga Beale.
Quizzical questions: 7 September 2018
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Compare the Market targets SMEs as it partners with Simply Business
Aggregator highlights appetite to grow business and landlords insurance.
Bluefin Underwriting rebrands as Victor Insurance
MGA to focus on new products and specialisms as well as acquisition to double its premium income by 2021.
Sabre investors sell shares worth £116m
Private equity firm BC Partners exits the provider, while founder Angus Ball retains 1.8% of share capital.
Right time for MGB sale, says Charles Manchester
MUM CEO predicts broker will “thrive in a large organisation” as the MGA focuses on underwriting following the deal.