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Arch Re buys Somerset Bridge
The deal also adds Arron Banks’ Southern Rock Holdings to the reinsurer’s portfolio.
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People Moves: 14-18 June
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Aston Lark buys Premier Insurance Consultants
The Bolton broker is Aston Lark’s 15th deal this year.
Swinton adds Alzheimer’s Society donation option for customers
Insurance Cares: The broker will invite car insurance customers to donate £1 when they buy a policy in ‘industry first’.
Peach Pi partners with Tapoly on freelancer cover
The MGAs have co-created cover for freelancers and micro-SMEs operating in the health and wellbeing sector.
SMEs increasingly using credit to buy insurance
Research from Premium credit warns that Covid-19 and the increased cost of cover is pushing SMEs to use credit to buy cover as some cut down on insurance spend.
Saga appoints CEO
Steve Kingshott joins from Tesco Bank to replace Cheryl Agius who left in January.
CFC launches micro M&A liability product
CFC said micro M&A transaction liability is an untapped insurance market and a clear opportunity for brokers.
Broker staff member "critical" after knife attack outside office in the Midlands
West Midlands Police confirmed that an incident took place near Easy4Insurance in Wednesbury as victim is believed to be a staff member at the broker.
Hiscox takes from RSA for head of art and private client role
Cheralyn Perry, most recently partnerships director at RSA, takes the newly created position.
People Moves: 7-11 June 2021
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SSP staff slashed by half following Volaris deal
214 people are up for redundancy as market says Colin Greenhill joins as CEO and Kevin Wells becomes chief technology officer.
Market moves - June 2021
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People Moves: 1-4 June 2021
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Sustainable insurer Parhelion to launch with backing from Howden
The provider, which is targeting a $500m capital raise, says its ESG products will meet the risk financing needs of a greener economy.
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Biba extends PI contract with Griffiths & Armour
The broker will continue to deliver professional indemnity support to members for the next three years amid “challenging conditions”.
People Moves: 24 - 28 May 2021
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Ardonagh Advisory buys loss adjuster
Thompson & Ryan is based in London and has a nationwide presence.
Income up in acquisitive Q1 for Ardonagh
Group income has increased to £199.7m as the consolidator flags a mix of acquisitions and organic growth.
Covid-19 lockdowns push van premiums down 2% year-on-year
Data from Consumer Intelligence also shows that each time the UK has emerged from lockdown, prices have increased again.
Open GI partners with Arkel on home product
The product offers cover for standard and non-standard risks for all types of properties and is now available to Open GI's broker customers.