Articles by Judith Ugwumadu
Swinton potential job cuts are sign of changing market
But experts are not worried about the future of the personal lines broker.
Axa adds management liability product to Applied Systems TAM platform
The product is targeted at limited companies, charities, UK clubs and associations and partnerships.
InsurTech Futures: Brokers uptake of social media is growing
Insurer finds that the use of social media is increasing but is unsure whether brokers are using it in a smart way to engage with customers.
Video: Stoke Regional Review Part 1
Judith Ugwumadu meets with local brokers in Stoke-on-Trent to discuss the market.
Video: A broking minute with Alan Smith of Chambers and Newman
The director at the broker faces the camera to take on our challenge.
Flood Re appoints Andy Bord as new CEO
Current interim CEO Bord is now on his second year at Flood Re.
Willis and AIG launches cyber product for global airlines
Product is tailored to cover cyber exposure affecting the airline industry.
Car premiums increase by 16%
Confused.com figures show that the discount rate cut played a key part in the rise of premium costs.
Quizzical questions: 7 April 2017
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Plum launches high net worth home cyber cover
MGA says policy is designed to cover and support private clients exposed to cyber fraud.
Aston Scott returns to profit in 2016
CEO Peter Blanc explains next steps after Bell & Co deal and praises staff for positive 2016 financial results.
Admiral cuts van cover from its broker Able
Insurer will stop selling van cover through its broker Able, which is also known as Gladiator, but Admiral says the move will not affect jobs.
County Group’s profit surges after acquisition frenzy in 2016
David Clapp CEO said more deals are “in the pipeline over the next few months”.
Davies Group makes first buy under new ownership
The deal of Cynergie UK is Davies’ first acquisition since HGGC took a majority stake in the business in January.
#insagepeople: 3 April - 9 April 2017
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GS Group wants to double GWP to £40m as part of five year plan
The broker, which currently has £20m GWP, also revealed it has taken on staff from Arthur J Gallagher, Marsh and Lockton.
Quizzical questions: 31 March 2017
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Consultation on discount rate launched
Insurance industry says the release of the paper is an important step forward in helping to get a fair, modern way to set the rate.
Regional review: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent is on the up, according to brokers in the city that is synonymous with ceramics and recently renowned for backing Brexit
Howden goes for further regional expansion in Bristol
New branch will initially focus on professions, SME and corporate clients.
Chubb launches online platform for brokers
Proposition available in the UK and Ireland as the insurer expands its digital offering.
Brokers remain upbeat, says CBI/PwC survey
Business growth is expected to continue but soften in the next quarter, according to an industry poll.
Quizzical questions: 24 March 2017
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Broking success: Alan Smith, Chambers and Newman
The business may have had humble beginnings but director Alan Smith has refocused the broker and used new technology to aid the firm and staff