Articles by Rosie Simms
Half of brokers struggle to recruit those aged under 30
Two thirds of brokers (64%) claim recruiting young talent is a strategic challenge for their business, according to research by Ecclesiastical, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba makes manifesto commitments on tackling evolving risk of flood
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has made specific commitments on the “significant and growing risk” for both personal and commercial customers from flooding, as it unveiled its 2025 manifesto.
Economic Secretary Emma Reynolds supports calls for proportionate regulation
At the British Insurance Brokers’ Association manifesto launch Economic Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds stated regulation “must be proportionate”.
UK car insurance premiums see biggest annual fall in more than 10 years
For the fourth quarter in a row comprehensive car insurance premiums have dropped in price, according to the latest Confused and WTW research.
Keys Premium Finance partners with Touchstone
Keys Premium Finance has partnered with Touchstone Underwriting, Insurance Age can reveal, to bring products and personal service to brokers.
Brown & Brown rebranding 100 brokers
Brown & Brown is rebranding approximately 100 brokers as it unifies its UK retail broking operations in the first quarter of 2025.
Commercial Express adds Irwell to panel of insurers
Managing general agent Commercial Express has partnered with Irwell Insurance which has joined its panel of insurers.
Aviva continues regional push with five underwriting hires
Aviva has revealed five underwriting hires across the South West and Wales region as it continues its regional push.
People Moves: 2 – 10 January 2025
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Partners& close to breaking even as turnover jumps £10m
Partners& has reported a pre-tax deficit of £55,954 for the financial year to March 2024, as it slashed losses again.
Ex-Axa COO Vasudeva returns to Hiscox
Hiscox has named Shali Vasudeva as group chief operations and technology officer, returning to the insurer after leaving for Axa in 2019.
Young broker looks to grow skills on Aviva’s Rising Stars programme
Aviva Rising Stars participant Poppy Keys, commercial broker executive at ABA Insurance Commercial, confirms she is already seeing changes to her role thanks to the programme.
Caravan Guard profits and turnover grow for 2024
Halifax-based Caravan Guard has reported a 9.9% increase in profits before tax to £3.99m for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Intellectus and Consultus join forces
Intellectus Insurance Brokers has entered into a strategic partnership with Consultus Insurance Brokers.
Blog: What’s in store for 2025
With 2025 already here, Rosie Simms looks at key themes that will run through the year and why it is important to stay ahead on acquisitions, AI and regulation.
Brokerbility adds Apollo Insurance Brokers to network
Apollo Insurance Brokers has joined the Brokerbility network to support its growth strategy.
Aviva pledges more than £4m to Citizens Advice
Aviva has renewed its multi-year partnership with Citizens Advice, pledging more than £4m to the charity, following its two-year investment in 2022.
Das UK brand exits market in Arag integration
Legal expenses insurance provider Arag has completed the integration of the Das UK brand a year on from the deal going through.
Business confidence up at start of 2025 but regulatory pressure concerns rise
Financial services leaders are more confident about business growth and profitability in the first quarter than at the same point last year, according to research by KPMG UK as it also found regulatory pressures becoming a top three concern of bosses.
BMS completes David Roberts & Partners buy
BMS Group has finalised the acquisition of David Roberts & Partners, after it was announced in earlier this year.
PE house invests in Biba associate member
UK-based private equity firm CBPE has made an investment in specialist insurance and commercial law firm Horwich Farrelly.
People Moves: 16 – 20 December 2024
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Blog: A premium finance cap might be the only end game to stop greedy profiteering
A cap on premium finance is needed to prevent overcharging, although a balance needs to be struck between offering fair value and guaranteeing a market exists to offer these products, writes Rosie Simms.
Somerset Bridge and DLG breach Private Motor Insurance Order
Somerset Bridge and Direct Line Group have both received a letter from the Competition and Markets Authority for breaches of the Private Motor Insurance Market Investigation Order 2015.