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FSCS confirms MCE Insurance Company has failed
The Gibraltar-based business went into run-off on 5 November, citing difficulties with Solvency II, while the UK-headquartered division of the company has signed a fresh capacity deal with Sabre.
Aventus develops digital underwriting platform
The offering adds to is distribution and customer management proposition and is designed for brokers and MGAs.
MCE cites Solvency II as reason for run-off of Gibraltar-based insurance arm
MCE boss Julian Edwards says Solvency II favours larger insurers as he discusses the broker's capacity deal with Sabre.
Marsh overhauls management team
The changes will see former JLT boss Dominic Burke retire from his vice chair position.
Ex Be Wiser boss Mark Bower-Dyke launches consultancy firm
Bower-Dyke tells Insurance Age about his plans for the new venture and discusses why he believes there was a gap in the market for quality advice.
News analysis: EVs set to rise within commercial motor
As customers go down the electric vehicle route, Insurance Age has asked industry experts to outline the impacts and challenges that EVs bring within the commercial space.
Mulsanne v Marshmallow trial kicks off
Opening statements were heard today and yesterday in the trial which centres around accusations of misuse of confidential information and breach of contract.
Capacity and insurer relationships key priorities for broker space
Acrisure carried out a review of the broking sector, highlighting firms’ top priorities, challenges, and M&A appetite.
CII warns on social media use
The body has developed a guide on using platforms such as Twitter and Facebook in a professional manner.
Insurance Cares: QBE cyber expert develops suicide prevention tool
Alice Hendy developed the Ripple browser extension following the loss of her brother last year.
Lycetts takes from Aon and Marsh to drive growth plans
The farm and estate broker has appointed a divisional director and an associate director to help expand its national footprint.
People Moves: 15-19 November 2021
Keep up to date with the latest moves in the insurance space.
Aston Lark acquires Philip Williams & Company
The Warrington broker, which provides insurance to Police Federations and other law enforcement agencies in the UK, is the second deal in a week for the consolidator.
Innovation Broking CEO lifts lid on sale
Paul Dickson tells Insurance Age about the sales process and discusses the future for Innovation Broking as part of Aston Lark.
Ascend Broking buys SMP Healthcare
Ascend has set its sights on achieving £22-£25m in GWP over the next 24 months and flagged that a further three deals are in the pipeline.
Aston Lark buys Top 100 broker
Innovation Broking is the latest business to join Aston Lark's stable as CEO Paul Dickson is set to become chair of Aston Lark’s broking and benefits companies from early 2022.
Broker Expo: Take part online
If you missed Broker Expo last week simply log in online to catch-up with all the sessions, including Anthony Gruppo's speech on leadership.
FSCS postpones retail pool contribution in levy update
Biba welcomes the move as brokers were previously expected to contribute £60.9m to the retail pool for the financial year 2021/22.
Market Analysis: Broking consolidation from 2010 to today – how the top 100 has changed
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift charts consolidation among the top 100 intermediaries from 2010 to today and reflects on the biggest winners in terms of M&A success
Regulation roundup: Fair’s fair
Biba’s David Sparkes shines the spotlight on fair value and vulnerable customers in our new quarterly examination of the regulatory landscape
In-depth - The digital age: Don’t miss the digital opportunity
Ben Legg, chief product officer, Open GI, explains why embracing digital is the only route to success
UK Broker Awards: The winners are revealed
Find out who took home a trophy at the 2021 UKBA ceremony held at Broker Expo.
Broker Expo: How to tackle PI
Panelists shared their views on increased regulation, getting adequate cover, and the difficulties and future of the PI sector.
Broker Expo: How can the industry solve its reputation problem?
Broker Expo’s panel discussion on the evolution of reputation management shed light on the issues that led to the BI test case and asked how brokers and insurers can improve their service.