Articles by Rosie Simms
Broking Success: Investing in customer relationships
Ex-Swinton boss Gilles Normand, CEO of Academy, sees investing in customer relationships will help the broker grow through recommendations as it moves towards mostly commercial lines.
People Moves: 27 – 31 May 2024
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Ripe targets three new products this year – CEO Williams
Insurtech broker Ripe is looking to launch another three products this year, possibly four if one can “squeeze it through the door” at the end, according to CEO Paul Williams.
Ex-broker Bartleet seeking election as MP wants industry recognised for its value
The former CEO and owner of Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers, Tom Bartleet, see similarities between politics and broking, as he runs for the Liberal Democrats in the upcoming election.
Sporting Sponsor: Verlingue
Insurance Age caught up with Neal Lumb, executive director of sales and marketing at Verlingue, to hear about the how the business sponsors a range of clubs and sports.
People Moves: 13 – 24 May 2024
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Ex-broker CEO running to be MP
The former owner and CEO of Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers Tom Bartleet is to run as a parliamentary candidate in the 2024 general election for the Liberal Democrats in South Suffolk.
Broker scepticism on capacity in commercial motor eases but still high at 76%
A survey by Direct Commercial has found 76% of brokers expressing scepticism about the availability of specialists or insurers offering capacity for the haulage, waste disposal and courier markets, down from 83% six months ago.
Allianz UK makes key changes to senior leadership
Allianz UK has appointed Hanna Kam as chief risk officer and promoted Jason Howes to the newly created role of chief transformation officer.
Biba 2024: Zurich seeks to take SME service learnings into mid-market space
Zurich’s Harriet Conway, head of retail customer proposition, and Morgan Lyons head of mid-market told Insurance Age the insurer is targeting its teams “heavily” in terms of response times to brokers.
NFP buys human resources and health and safety business HELPGB
NFP has bought human resources and health and safety business HELPGB based in the Midlands, to strengthen its HR and safety capabilities.
PCH makes three acquisitions in three months
Premier Choice Healthcare, the health insurance intermediary owned by Brown & Brown, has completed three deals in three months.
Biba 2024: SSP Broker has eight insurer schemes in pipeline – MD Matthews
Martyn Matthews, managing director of SSP Broker, said the software house has eight insurer schemes in the pipeline after bringing on three since February.
Trish White to leave Hiscox
Strategic accounts director Trish White will be leaving Hiscox in October, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba 2024: Sedgwick’s Nicoll sees opportunity in entertainment emerging risks
Ex-Hollywood producer Alex Nicoll, head of media and entertainment at Sedgwick, has explained how his experience and having insider knowledge allows him to empathise with a situation in the sector and make quick decisions.
Natasha Pettet to lead schemes at Hiscox
Natasha Pettet will be joining Hiscox as head of schemes on 1 July, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba 2024: Experts have mixed outlook on UK economy
In the Biba 2024 conference session ‘What’s next for the economy?’, hosted by Clive Myrie, the panel expressed mixed views on the outlook for the UK, focusing on productivity, regulation and the election.
Biba 2024: David Perry and Ethan Godlieb pick up awards at conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named David Perry, CEO of FSB Insurance Services, as the winner of its 2024 Francis Perkins Award, and Aon’s Ethan Godlieb as the Oliver Rose Biba Young Broker of the Year 2024.
Biba 2024: Pen to hit £1bn GWP target a year early says Downey
Tom Downey, CEO Pen Underwriting, hopes the managing general agent will hit £1bn gross written premiums by the end of 2024 or early next year, 12 months ahead of schedule.
Jensten wholesale division split sees MD Simon Taylor exit
Jensten is splitting its wholesale division in a strategic reorganisation that aims to drive organic growth, bolster continued acquisitions and further the integration of future buys.
Ecclesiastical seeks further schemes growth with new broker tool
Ecclesiastical has launched a digital portal, Schemes+, for brokers to help them manage their schemes more effectively, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 6 – 10 May 2024
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TBIG increases stake in Hathaway & Cope to 75%
The Broker Investment Group has increased its ownership of Hathaway & Cope, a managing general agent with delegated authority, to 75%.
Aurora launches policy in partnership with Axa
Managing general agent Aurora has launched its second specialist offering, a management liability policy in partnership with Axa.