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Polaris imarket policy count ticks up to 490,000 for 2021
The organisation said the use of imarket to place commercial lines business was at an “all time high”.
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GRP-owned Premier Healthcare makes third buy
The broker is to acquire the business and assets of Amba Care and Wellbeing (Amba C&W).
Nexus rebrands as Kentro
Nexus Underwriting, an independent specialty managing general agent (MGA) in the London market, and Xenia Broking, a insurance and surety distribution specialist, will operate as distinct, independent brands under the Kentro holding company.
Broker Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in sex assault case
Wilkinson was cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
QBE International improves COR to 90.6%
The insurer’s international division, which includes the UK, posted a 15% increase in gross written premium for the full year 2021.
Jackson Lee highlights EV as "growing opportunity" for brokers with new launch
Jackson Lee Underwriting has launched electric vehicle early termination cover for companies participating in salary sacrifice schemes, as part of a wider push into the EV space in 2022.
Primo managing director Robin Foster-Taylor passes away
The managing director of Southend-based broker Primo, Robin Foster-Taylor has passed away.
Ashwin Mistry steps down
The Brokerbility and BHIB executive chairman will exit the role at the end of this month.
Zurich UK reports £470m operating profit
The provider reported that the UK business grew 13% in its P&C division.
PIB reshuffles management team
The changes include Adrian Colosso becoming chairman of its specialty business and Bernard Macgeean set to become chair of Q Underwriting and PIB’s Schemes & Affinities.
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Aston Lark makes second PMI deal for 2022
Healthwise becomes part of the Howden-owned consolidator.
People moves: 7-11 February 2022
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FCA appoints interim chair
Richard Lloyd will take up the position while a permanent replacement for Charles Randell is found.
FCA staff vote in favour of industrial action
A ballot saw 87% support strike action against proposed cuts to pay and conditions as Unite accuses CEO Rathi of “waging war” on staff.
Aqueous increases capacity in professional indemnity push
The managing general agent has increased capacity under plans to expand its foothold across the UK professional indemnity insurance market in 2022.
People moves: 31 January- 4 February 2022
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PIB adds Brokers Union to international portfolio
The deal adds to PIB's presence in Poland, a market it entered in 2020 with its buy of WDB.
Biba focuses on ‘managing risk’ as manifesto theme
The trade body launched its manifesto and revealed UK brokers arrange £74bn of insurance per year.
People Moves: 24-28 January 2022
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Pen extends links with QBE for £300m capacity deal
The long term agreement is for three years and covers a range of sectors.
Opinion: New year, right cover
Allianz's Helen Bryant considers how businesses have developed during Covid-19 and outlines key ways their insurance needs may have changed.