Articles by Sophie Locke-Cooper
Acturis boosts revenue and profit in 2021
Acturis grew revenues by 6.7% in 2021 to £111.9m, its 20th consecutive year of revenue growth.
Freedom Services Group launches 4-day week pilot
Freedom Services Group is rolling-out a four-day work week scheme to give staff back time with no salary reduction.
Claims experts urge brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients
A panel of claims experts at the Managing General Agents’ Association conference 2022 has called on brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients.
Brand succeeds Catlin as Convex group CEO
Paul Brand has become group CEO of start-up Convex succeeding co-founder Stephen Catlin who remains as executive chairman.
People Moves: 27 June - 01 July 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Insurtech and ESG suggested to be FCA’s next regulatory focus
Compliance experts at the Managing General Agents' Association conference, on 29 June, have suggested insurtech and ESG as the next areas for regulatory focus by the Financial Conduct Authority.
David Howden calls for better self-regulation across insurance
CEO of Howden Group, David Howden, has insisted MGAs, underwriters and brokers must work harder on self-regulation and call out bad behaviour when they see it.
Hiscox names Flaquet as group COO
Hiscox has appointed Stéphane Flaquet to the newly created role of group chief operating officer.
Rishi Sunak flags speedy reform for Solvency II rules
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak told insurance executives at a meeting on Monday that Britain wants to reform its insurer solvency rules quickly.
Acrisure targets SME brokers in M&A drive
Acrisure is set to target SME brokers in the UK and Ireland, following its Russell Scanlan buy, as it moves forward with its M&A strategy according to president, Mark McIlquham
GRP expands in Wales with Prescott Jones buy
Global Risk Partners has bought Swansea-based Prescott Jones for an undisclosed sum.
Igo4 pledges to go Net Zero by 2050
Igo4 has signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative committing to a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to become Net Zero by 2050.
30 minutes with: Axa’s Alan Scott
Alan Scott, director of retail intermediaries, discusses how it has been a challenging yet exciting start to the year with new pricing and regulation rules and says it’s a time for brokers to stand out and differentiate themselves.
People Moves: 20-24 June 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Amicus hits £22m in GWP and sets sights on M&A
Amicus CEO, Adam Scott, has told Insurance Age that the broker is looking to do deals as it aims to become the largest construction waste broker in the UK, following last year's MBO which was supported by Shawbrook Bank.
Acrisure plants flag in UK with Russell Scanlan buy
US-based Acrisure has moved further into the UK market and bought Nottinghamshire-based Russell Scanlan for an undisclosed sum.
Jensten expects to reach £500m GWP goal by the end of the year
Jensten Group is set to beat the deadline it set itself to reach £500m GWP according to retail managing director, Robert Organ.
James Hands to take over from Greg Collins as CEO at Miller
James Hands will succeed Greg Collins as Miller CEO, the broker has confirmed.
Gallagher sued for negligence and breach of contract over failure to cover flat block
Paradigm Housing Group is suing Gallagher for failure to provide the right advice or cover for a £8m flat complex which was damaged in 2020 storms.
ESG round-up - June 2022
The latest in environmental and social governance featuring Partners&, Kew Insurance, Aviva and Allianz.
Backpage: June 2022
Meet our pet of the month, take a look at the lighter side of the market, and learn how the sector has been supporting communities with charity initiatives.
FloodFlash stakes claim for 'smart quote' as "paradigm shift" in mass market parametrics
FloodFlash has released 'smart quote' in its biggest update to its broker platform since launching in 2019.
People Moves: 6 - 10 June 2022
Keep up-to-date with the latest job changes in insurance.
Burns and Wilcox eyes £60m-£65m in GWP
The MGA and underwriting business has experienced “significant growth” since it was created in 2019 and is open to M&A as a tool for growth according to CEO, Stuart Kilpatrick.