Insight
Motor market more uncertain than ever, says Allianz's Ross
Gerry Ross, Allianz’s head of commercial motor, tells Insurance Age all about the state of the market this year, what technology developments brokers should be looking out for, and how 2022 is shaping up.
Home insurance premiums drop 8.2% year-on-year
Consumer Intelligence data reveals that a typical buildings and content policy now stands at £138, but premiums are expected to go up due to new pricing rules.
Blog: Why 'community' is the word of 2021
Allianz's Simon McGinn on business interruption, broker relationships and sustainability.
Hiscox names new group CFO
Paul Cooper is set to take over the role after Aki Hussain moves to become group CEO.
Review of the year: Axa's Jon Walker
The CEO of of Axa Commercial looks back at a year of broker consolidation and discusses regulatory developments and sustainability.
Jensten sees turnover rise as it reveals deal spend for 2021
The business made four acquisitions during the year and also reports a loss of £13.6m.
Richard Rogers, Lloyd's building architect, passes away
Lord Rogers designed the Lloyd's building on Lime Street in London.
Review of the year: Ageas' CDO Adam Beckett
The chief distribution officer talks resilience, ESG, dual pricing, and broker innovation throughout 2021.
Brokers hit out at "antiquated" attitude to cover for sex industry clients
Analysis: Insurance specialists say a change of mindset is needed as brokers struggle to find cover for legitimate businesses in the sex industry as a result of prudish insurers viewing them as a 'moral hazard'.
Specialist Risk Group reveals growth strategy
The broker is set to add more products to its newly-merged MGA and has also appointed a group CFO.
News analysis: Regulation and Gibraltar - is it The Rock of vanities?
David Worsfold investigates how insurer regulation in Gibraltar has changed following ten years of insurer failures.
Bought By Many buys pet health subscription business
The specialist pet insurtech says move is a “major step” in the extension of its offering beyond insurance.
FOS plans to increase levy by £10m
The regulatory body will ask firms for £106m as it flags increase in motor and pet insurance complaints but PPI comes to a close.
Covid BI claims payments reach £1.2bn
FCA data reveals providers have now made initial payments worth £308.4m and final settlements of £916.7m.
Biba unveils 2022 conference theme
The event is set to take place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 11-12 May 2022.
Xenia reveals plans to triple in size within four years
CEO Tim Coles tells Insurance Age about his ambitious growth plans and shares his views on the trade credit insurance market.
Share your views on cyber insurance
The Broker Satisfaction Survey puts the microscope on the growing cyber insurance market.
Meet Young Broker of the Year, Abigail Griffiths of MCE Insurance
In an interview with Insurance Age, the head of claims and UKBA winner tells us how she switched from fashion to insurance, her proudest achievement, and her plans for the future.
Ardonagh valued at $7.5bn as it reveals fresh investment
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority joins group of investors alongside existing shareholders MDP and HPS.
Specialist Risk Group launches MGA
MX combines the four MGAs owned by SRG and will operate in the UK and the EU.
Applied Systems reveals brokers' top digital trends
In its annual digital broker survey, the software provider unveils that 66% of brokers have a digital strategy in place while only 30% are integrating data analytics to gain business insight.
Kingfisher and Fresh sellers settle
The two parties have resolved the dispute which was launched by Kingfisher in 2020.
Prestige to make £3m investment in fresh brand
The brand will see 60 jobs made available in the provider's technical, product management, customer support, and marketing departments.
PIB moves into the Dutch market
The consolidator has added Amsterdam-based Light Insurance to its international portfolio.