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Marsh reports easing of UK commercial pricing rises
Commercial insurance pricing in the UK rose by 7% in the third quarter, according to research by Marsh.
Dickson & Co buys Jim Burton Insurance Services in Armagh
Dickson & Co has expanded its network of offices in Northern Ireland to eight with the purchase of Armagh-based Jim Burton Insurance Services.
Commercial Express and Arag team up on broker schemes
Commercial Express and Arag have partnered up to provide commercial legal protection to brokers serving a range of retail and wholesale business clients, as well as emergency assistance and legal protection to residential property owners.
Ardonagh buys Stallard Kane
Ardonagh Advisory has bought Stallard Kane Group, a provider of health and safety, HR, training, and employment law compliance consultancy services.
Gallagher highlights ‘excellent’ UK amid booming organic growth
The UK has been one of the strong performers in Aon and Gallagher results, as clients battle the economic slowdown.
Neil McFarlane to retire from TH March with Simon Dawe appointed MD
Specialist jewellery insurance broker TH March has confirmed that CEO Neil McFarlane will be retiring in early 2023 and that Simon Dawe has been named as managing director.
‘Stacks and stacks’ of UK brokers still left to join us – Acrisure UK chief McIlquham
Despite evidence that the number of UK brokers available for purchase is diminishing, Acrisure's UK retail chief Mark McIlquham says there are still lots left attracted to its model.
People Moves: 24-28 October 2022
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Buyer gears up for Markerstudy insurer swoop amid QIC exit
Qatar Insurance Company wants to exit loss making business and is poised to sell its Gibraltar-based direct insurance carriers.
Towergate ‘not entitled to ignore warnings from Gable’s auditors’, claims pub wanting £3.3m payout
Pub chain claims Gable was in precarious financial position and Towergate did not advise properly. Towergate business denies the allegations.
Sutton Winson snapped up by acquisitive broking group
Sutton Winson and Sutton Specialist Risks have been acquired by Acrisure.
Bravo Networks offers staff fully funded apprenticeships
Bravo Networks is offering its members the opportunity to grow their staff through fully funded apprenticeships, provided by learning and development company Raise the Bar.
County Group buys North Wales broker
GRP’s County Group has acquired broker Business Insurance Specialist for an undisclosed sum.
TL Dallas to expand into Cumbria
TL Dallas, which has 11 UK offices, is expanding into Cumbria with Lynne Taylor and Emma Irving to head up the new office.
Kelliher reports turnover and profit growth for 2021
Kelliher Insurance Group has recorded a 6.4% increase in turnover for 2021 to £17.3m.
Alan Atkins new CEO at MCE Insurance
MCE Insurance has a new CEO, with Alan Atkins taking up the mantle and former CEO Julian Edwards stepping into role of executive chair.
FCA threat of premium finance crackdown rises amid ‘fairness’ concerns
The Financial Conduct Authority has a list of concerns about premium finance, with two of its most powerful figures in general insurance expressing their unease over issues with the product.
Aon to offer 1,000 work experience places
Aon has announced it will offer 1,000 work experience placements per year for UK college students from low socio-economic backgrounds starting in 2023.
People Moves: 17-21 October 2022
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Trade bodies battle to trim FCA fair value paperwork ‘crippling’ small firms
Trade bodies are working with the Financial Conduct Authority to narrow down the focus of its fair value assessments which comes with a huge regulatory burden.
Specialty MGA UK launches with broker service promise
Specialty MGA UK has launched focusing on hard to place risks and specialty lines of business.
Biggest annual rise in five years as car premiums jump 14%
Average comprehensive car insurance premiums reached £586 in the third quarter, up 14% since Q3 2021 and by 6% in the last three months alone, according to research by Confused and WTW.
Kingfisher asserts "limited" impact despite $300,000 ransomware threat
Kingfisher Insurance has become the latest insurance company to be hit by a cyber attack but claims its impact was "very limited".
GI firms need to step back and consider what to do differently under Consumer Duty, says FCA
The insurance sector is well placed ahead of the implementation of new Consumer Duty rules but “there will be changes needed”, according to Daniel Hurl, head of market analysis and policy, insurance, at the Financial Conduct Authority.