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Wiser Academy relaunches insurance degree programme
Programme designed to help attract top talent into insurance straight from college.
MGA Lares launches unoccupied property product
The product is available to brokers via the Go-Insur digital insurance platform.
Broker Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in sex assault case
Wilkinson was cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
GRP to buy majority stake in Hamilton Fraser
Consolidator set to make third purchase of the year.
Cheshire broker rebrands as PHP Insurance
Firm targeting more acquisitions having bought Bradshaw Bennett in 2019.
M&A activity not 'sustainable', says IMAS founder Laughton-Scott
Prices are forecast to remain "pretty firm" this year.
M&A deals hit £6bn in 2021
The latest annual review published by IMAS explains the "M&A frenzy" and warns of challenges ahead.
Allianz focused on growth in 2022, says Holmes
Insurer posted a 9.4% rise in operating profit to £318m for 2021 but recorded a 3.2% fall in gross written premium to £3.8bn.
Axa launches EV fleet product
The insurer cited an increase in electric vehicle sales and the ability to offer a greener fleet option to businesses among the reasons for the move.
SJL set ups Bristol ‘hub’
It is the third office for the business, and founder Simon Lancaster says there are plans to open in other areas of the UK
Kingsbridge opens Birmingham office amid tripling business by 2024 target
MD Gary Williamson told Insurance Age that the broker has appointed Berkeley's Mark Hayward as branch director and revealed Kingsbridge's plan of action for the rest of the year.
ICO fines Tempcover £85,000
The regulator said the penalty was for a “serious contravention” of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
Gallagher leader targeting organic growth
Newly appointed regional leader Elliot Miller confirmed the business is also open to making acquisitions.
Biba unveils 2022 conference agenda
The trade association revealed that delegates will hear from the FCA's executive director Sheldon Mills about the regulator's agenda, and the event will also feature broadcaster Andrew Marr plus Olympians Laura and Jason Kenny.
Clear targets £300m GWP by end of 2022
Mike Edgeley, Clear Group CEO, revealed the broker's growth ambitions after snapping up Kent Insurance Brokers, its plans for Brokerbility after Ashwin Mistry stepped down, and reflected on the state of the market.
Partners& adds to employee benefits proposition with buy and partnership
Partners& has bought Direct Healthline and partnered with Advo Group to boost its wellbeing and benefits business.
FSCS confirms broker as failed
The compensation body has updated on the status of former broking firm Perry Prowse and released details of 12 companies that have gone out of business.
High Court rules against Marshmallow on Toba breaches and confidential information misuse in Mulsanne case
The judge has not ruled on compensation with this case focused solely on liability.
People moves: 14-18 February 2022
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance space.
CII London Market New Generation group pushes for innovation
A report by the Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation London Market group has concluded if the insurance profession does not learn lessons from the pandemic and innovate it could soon no longer meet the public’s needs.
ThingCo expands into Northern Ireland with broker deal
The telematics provider has sealed a deal with independent broker association Provincewide.
Analysis: Balancing risk and opportunity in the metaverse
Insurance Age spoke to industry experts to find out how the metaverse is changing the risk landscape and what opportunities it offers brokers and insurers alike.
Ashwin Mistry steps down
The Brokerbility and BHIB executive chairman will exit the role at the end of this month.
SJL takes steps to protect female staff
The Worcester-based broker has announced that it will giving free self-defence workshops to all its female staff.