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Hayes Parsons snaps up PI broker
Hayes Parsons Group has bought Bristol-based professional indemnity specialist Ntegrity Insurance Solutions.
Senior managers’ regulatory reform could heap extra costs on firms
Changes to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime could lead to extra regulatory costs, especially if the government pursues a major shake-up, experts have warned.
Howden posts 19% organic growth for 2022
International insurance group Howden has reported 19% organic revenue growth for 2022, the year it completed the purchase of Aston Lark.
Gallagher ends 2022 with its highest quarter of UK organic growth
Gallagher has posted organic growth in the UK of 17% for the final quarter of 2022.
PFS CEO warns of damage from turbulence with CII
Interim CEO of the Personal Finance Society, Don MacIntyre, has hit out at the ongoing damage to the Chartered Insurance Institute and the PFS as the row over board appointments rumbles on.
Former NIG boss Greenwood named Direct Line acting CEO as James steps down
Direct Line Group has appointed Jon Greenwood as acting CEO following Penny James stepping down from the permanent role with immediate effect.
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Aviva launches digital training hub to boost workforce skills
Aviva has launched a Norwich-based digital training hub called The Foundry.
TheCityUK criticises regulators’ “slow, inefficient and unpredictable” authorisation processes
A report by TheCityUK has found that financial regulatory authorisations at the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority can be slow and can undermine firms’ confidence in the regulators’ operational efficiency.
Marsh navigating ‘uncertain world’ as revenue rises 3% in 2022
Marsh has posted a 3% revenue rise to $10.51bn (£8.5bn) in 2022.
Biba eschews stuffing manifesto with simple, low hanging fruit, says White
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s manifesto is not a “bellyache” document but one full of solutions, CEO Steve White told Insurance Age.
Beazley launches private equity liability product
Beazley has rolled out a private equity liability insurance product designed to focus on the D&O risks within the long-term lifecycle of portfolios held by private equity firms.
Car premiums surge 19% in 2022
Comprehensive car insurance premiums increased sharply by 19% during the last 12 months, with UK motorists now paying £629 on average, according to the latest Car Insurance Price Index.
Miller restructures business into two divisions
Miller has revealed that it is re-aligning its business into two divisions, Miller UK and Miller International.
Movo buys CCS Insurance
Movo Partnership network has bought CCS Insurance adding £1.8m of gross written premium and three staff to the group.
Biba flags concern on businesses cutting cyber cover
Some 40% of members involved in research by the British Insurance Brokers' Association told the trade body they had clients who were no longer insuring their cyber risks due to the cost of living crisis.
Aviva hit with extra claims costs from cold weather snap
Aviva has estimated that freezing weather in the UK during December will cost the insurer around £50m at a group level.
Regulatory costs for brokers jump 40% in just three years
Regulatory costs for brokers are 40% higher than in 2019, British Insurance Brokers’ Association research has found.
FCA's Consumer Duty update is a ‘warning against complacency’ as firms fall behind
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned firms risk falling behind as the deadline for Consumer Duty looms.
Biba reveals ‘Managing Risk – Delivering Stability’ theme for 2023 manifesto
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has set out its agenda for 2023 with the launch of its manifesto titled ‘Managing Risk – Delivering Stability’ containing 37 commitments and 32 calls to action.
Allianz aims to boost broker interaction as it restructures renewable energy
Allianz Engineering, Construction & Power has brought its renewable energy experts into one team, with the ambition of growing its green power portfolio.
Zurich to expand claims concierge service to commercial and SME mid-market customers from Q1
Zurich UK has launched a bespoke concierge service for its personal lines customers in a move it claimed was an industry-first.
Insurance Cares: Military insurance broker launches personal accident policy
Specialist broker Absolute Military has launched its HM Forces personal accident policy for military personnel and their families.
Society of Insurance Broking chair looks to Biba to improve engagement
The new chair of the Society of Insurance Broking, Laura Hancock, has told Insurance Age that this year’s focus will be on raising professional standards in broking and talent recruitment.