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Taylor’s broker remit expanded at Aviva as Birbeck shifts to claims
Aviva’s strategic accounts director Michelle Taylor has been handed a wider broker-facing remit within the insurer, Insurance Age can reveal.
Laka buys renewal rights of CoverCloud’s bike portfolio
Insurtech Laka has bought the renewal rights to CoverCloud’s bike portfolio from broker Acumen Insurance Services.
CFC launches carbon credit loans policy
CFC has launched Carbon Lender Insurance policy deployed with Standard Chartered Bank, claiming a first.
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Clear regional managing director, London, Nick Smallcorn
As we countdown to Insurance Age’s Broker Week we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who the most heavy metal people in insurance are. Today we focus on Clear regional managing director, London, Nick…
Premium Choice pushes beyond £10m in 2023
Personal lines motor specialist broker Premium Choice took turnover up to £10.53m in 2023 having broken through the £10m barrier the year before.
Clare Lebecq exits SRG
Clare Lebecq has stepped down as chief operating officer of Specialist Risk Group, Insurance Age can reveal.
Flock launches insurance for removal fleets
Insurtech Flock has rolled out a motor fleet insurance product for professional removal and storage companies available through brokers and directly.
Markerstudy-bound Hughes posts stable turnover and profit for 2023
Northern Ireland-based broker Hughes, currently in a sales process to Markerstudy Group, maintained post-tax profit at £2m in 2023 with turnover consistent of more than £13m.
Which? sounds the alarm again on “eye-watering” motor and home insurance interest rates
Research by Which? has revealed the average annual percentage rate for motor insurance on monthly premium finance at 22% and 20% for home policies.
Applied Net 24: European business expanding commercial lines panel “significantly”, says CEO Needs
Applied Systems Europe is expanding its panel “significantly” in commercial insurance according to CEO Tom Needs, adding both Zurich and Aviva.
Arc Legal and HB Underwriting team up to tackle employer’s liability gap
Arc Legal Group has partnered with HB Underwriting to cater for the latter’s policyholders who find themselves as employers because of their care needs.
People Moves: 9 - 13 September 2024
Keep up to date with the latest insurance industry personnel moves.
Blog: Insurance broker negligence claims
Pradeep Oliver, a partner specialising in professional negligence at law firm Cripps, shares what brokers need to know and how to minimise the risk of a claim.
Peach Pi partners with Starpeak on micro/SME insurance
Starpeak, the specialist digital distributor of insurance to niche online markets, has partnered with commercial insurer Peach Pi to co-create products designed specifically for the micro and SME market.
Markel raids Axa again as it builds out its senior regional UK broker team
Markel has appointed Charlotte Harrison to the role of head of UK regional broker development.
Gallagher renews Premiership Rugby sponsorship for three more years
Gallagher and Premiership Rugby have announced a multi-year renewal that will see the partnership extend to a decade together at the end of 2028.
Biba calls for IPT cut in Autumn Budget
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the government to cut the headline rate of insurance premium tax from 12% to 10% in the Autumn Budget on 30 October.
Applied Net 24: Commercial lines panel main UK market challenge for software house
Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied Systems, claimed the challenge in the UK market is the commercial lines panel from insurers and getting them to broaden their panel placement.
Six-year low, but 76% of UK properties still underinsured
The percentage of UK buildings underinsured has dropped to 76%, which while a six-year low is still “unacceptably high”, according to specialists.
Cinven buys half of Policy Expert
Private equity house Cinven has signed up to buy 50% of Policy Expert from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Applied Net 24: Applied eyes opportunities for automation
Applied Systems sees opportunities for automation and data use, as its clients number one ask is for more operational efficiencies, chief product officer Anupam Gupta told journalists at Applied Net 24.
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer, Allianz Commercial
As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who are the most heavy metal people in insurance. Today, we focus on Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer at…
Video Q&A: RSA distribution development director Laura Fox
A year on from the NIG acquisition being announced, Laura Fox, distribution development director at RSA spoke to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about the integration process.
Biba and MGAA reveal formal affiliate status
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Managing General Agents’ Association have become affiliates in a move they flagged formalised their working relationship.