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Aston Lark Ireland continues expansion with fresh deal
Brady Burns & Associates, based in County Kildare, is the consolidator's third deal in Ireland this year.
Marsh’s Neil Poulton appointed MD at Sagars
Founder, John Meadows, has stepped back from his leadership role at the Global Risk Partners-owned broker.
CII New Generation group warns on customer trust as report highlights barriers
The report said the insurance sector could refocus its efforts towards building trust with its customers, particularly SMEs.
Income up in acquisitive Q1 for Ardonagh
Group income has increased to £199.7m as the consolidator flags a mix of acquisitions and organic growth.
Square Pegs expands SME product range
The organisation has also become a standalone underwriting cell within Castel.
Howden acquires specialist medical and healthcare broker MPRS
MPRS provides accident and health, professional liability, medical malpractice, and commercial combined cover for general practice, private practice, and GP federations.
Brokerbility and Ataraxia-founder Stuart Randall sets up fresh broker service
Brokerring has been developed to encourage smaller independent brokers to grow amid a consolidated broker landscape.
Covid-19 lockdowns push van premiums down 2% year-on-year
Data from Consumer Intelligence also shows that each time the UK has emerged from lockdown, prices have increased again.
Jackson Lee takes over Biba holiday travel scheme
The trade body previously partnered with DTW Syndicate 1991, which went into run-off at the end of last year, on the scheme.
Open GI partners with Arkel on home product
The product offers cover for standard and non-standard risks for all types of properties and is now available to Open GI's broker customers.
Right Choice targets further deals after Bennetts buy
CEO Mike Joseph talks to Insurance Age about Bennetts, the Right Choice acquisition of the Fresh-brands and outlines his plans to grow the motor specialist.
Das UK hopes for industry-wide support to go beyond £25,000 fundraising target
Insurance Cares: Insurance Age meets Das UK's David Swigciski ahead of the Ride Across Britain challenge, where a team of ten insurance professionals will raise money for Insurance United Against Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society.
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People moves: 17 - 21 May 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Blog: Business continuity in a changing world
In Business Continuity Week, Ecclesiastical's Sarah Pearson, considers developing business resilience.
Qlaims partners with Hedron Network
The partnership, which follows GRP's acquisition and rebrand of Marsh Networks earlier this month, will see broker members gain access to a new claims and risk management offering.
FCA reveals measures to increase consumer protection in retail markets
Regulator proposes to enhance existing rules around treating customers fairly with the aim to drive a shift in culture and behaviour for firms.
One Call suffers system failure
Customers have been unable to contact the broker via phone or live chat or login to its customer portal since Thursday morning.
People Moves: 10 - 14 May 2021
There was still time for some recruitment news in the week the Biba conference took place.
Blog: Is a change really as good as a rest?
MGB's Nick Bender discusses what the recent implementation of PI rules for fire safety cover introduced by RICS mean for the insurance industry and why fire safety insurance cover is the biggest issue facing the construction PI market.
Biba 2021: Attracting talent key to a diverse workforce
Panelists point to encouraging progress for diversity and inclusion in insurance.
Biba plans return to Manchester in 2022
Next year’s conference is set to take place at Manchester Central, restrictions permitting.
Biba 2021: Call for 'unified action' on PI problems
As the cost of PI soars, and insurers exit the market, Biba panellists call for brokers and insurers to collaborate to ensure customers get value.
Biba 2021: The impact of Covid-19 on regulation
The FCA’s Matt Brewis discusses product value, business interruption insurance and the test case, challenges around PI and why the time is right to focus on cyber insurance.