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Kingsbridge opens Birmingham office amid tripling business by 2024 target
MD Gary Williamson told Insurance Age that the broker has appointed Berkeley's Mark Hayward as branch director and revealed Kingsbridge's plan of action for the rest of the year.
Gallagher leader targeting organic growth
Newly appointed regional leader Elliot Miller confirmed the business is also open to making acquisitions.
Insurer payments for settled BI claims top £1bn
Providers have also made £307.9m in initial payments, according to the latest figures from the Financial Conduct Authority which is set to end its data releases next month.
Ex-Allianz boss Jon Dye joins Hiscox as UK CEO
Dye left Allianz last November and will start at Hiscox in September.
Biba unveils 2022 conference agenda
The trade association revealed that delegates will hear from the FCA's executive director Sheldon Mills about the regulator's agenda, and the event will also feature broadcaster Andrew Marr plus Olympians Laura and Jason Kenny.
Ebitda and turnover stable at Open GI in 2021
The software house achieved Ebitda of £26.7m for 2021 with revenue of £41.7m but post-tax profit fell to £12m.
Clear targets £300m GWP by end of 2022
Mike Edgeley, Clear Group CEO, revealed the broker's growth ambitions after snapping up Kent Insurance Brokers, its plans for Brokerbility after Ashwin Mistry stepped down, and reflected on the state of the market.
Partners& adds to employee benefits proposition with buy and partnership
Partners& has bought Direct Healthline and partnered with Advo Group to boost its wellbeing and benefits business.
FSCS confirms broker as failed
The compensation body has updated on the status of former broking firm Perry Prowse and released details of 12 companies that have gone out of business.
Axa buys Ageas commercial business renewal rights for £47.5m
Around 100 Ageas employees will move to Axa as part of the deal.
High Court rules against Marshmallow on Toba breaches and confidential information misuse in Mulsanne case
The judge has not ruled on compensation with this case focused solely on liability.
People moves: 14-18 February 2022
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CII London Market New Generation group pushes for innovation
A report by the Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation London Market group has concluded if the insurance profession does not learn lessons from the pandemic and innovate it could soon no longer meet the public’s needs.
ThingCo expands into Northern Ireland with broker deal
The telematics provider has sealed a deal with independent broker association Provincewide.
Analysis: Balancing risk and opportunity in the metaverse
Insurance Age spoke to industry experts to find out how the metaverse is changing the risk landscape and what opportunities it offers brokers and insurers alike.
Brit turns loss to profit in latest results
The provider also reported a 32% increase in GWP, going from $2.4bn (£1.87bn) in 2020 to $3.2bn (£2.4bn) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
SJL takes steps to protect female staff
The Worcester-based broker has announced that it will giving free self-defence workshops to all its female staff.
Blog: 45 years of premium finance
Managing director of Close Brothers Premium Finance, Seán Kemple, outlines the history of the provider.
Beazley reports "robust" profit in 2021 results
The provider turned a $50.4m (£37.1m) into a pre-tax profit of $369.2m (£272.1m) for the year ended 31 December 2021 while also seeing its GWP shoot up by 30%.
H&H lifts lid on Tynedale deal
The broker is on track to grow its business by 14% this year and saw its GWP increase by £1.5m following the recent acquisition in Hexham.
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Blog: How can the insurance industry build trust with SMEs?
Hubb’s Ed Halsey considers how providers and brokers can repair its reputation in the SME space.
Aston Lark makes second PMI deal for 2022
Healthwise becomes part of the Howden-owned consolidator.
Howden appoints WTW’s Aubert as CEO in France
Luigi Sturani, regional CEO of Howden Europe, revealed that the first key step in expanding Howden France was to find a “respected and credible leader” in the market, adding that Aubert was a “natural fit”.