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FCA warns on Allianz Global Corporate clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued an alert that fraudsters are claiming to be Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality SE, the European Economic Area authorised firm.
CII posts £4.4m loss for 2021
The Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed a return to operating surplus but a £4.4m group loss for 2021 as it was hit by pension costs of £6.64m and a tax charge of £1.98m.
County Group make third deal of the year with Marsh and Co
County Group, which is part of GRP, has purchased broker Marsh and Co, and its MGA, Ginger Markets, for an undisclosed sum.
Aviva takes Ryan Birbeck from Axa as Karen Jackman departs
Karen Jackman, regional distribution director, has decided to leave Aviva after a career spanning 31 years and the insurer has also recruited Ryan Birbeck as regional broker director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Home insurance prices fall to record lows, says ABI
The average price paid in the UK for buildings insurance in the first quarter of the year dropped by 7% compared to Q1 2021 with contents insurance down 11%, according to the latest Household Insurance Premium Tracker from the Association of British…
Superscript launches ‘Daylight’ for digital asset businesses
Superscript has staked a claim to be the first Lloyd’s broker to launch a product dedicated to distributed ledger technology, digital asset, and blockchain businesses.
Allianz puts Home & Legacy up for sale
Allianz is exploring options for Home & Legacy which could include a sale with high net worth not being seen as a core strategy for the current owners, Insurance Age can reveal.
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RSA’s Alex Hardy commits to developing the right products for brokers
The sales and distribution director said that the insurer was focused on creating the products brokers need as it works to improve its broker proposition.
Acrisure lifts the lid on network rollout and broker buying plans
Acrisure is forming a network and its application to the Financial Conduct Authority is “going in now”, president of UK retail Mark McIlquham, has revealed.
BHL-backed Coral Insurance opens for business
Specialist legal expenses provider Coral Insurance, backed by Allianz, began trading this week with the aim of making LEI a “valued, must have” for UK consumers and targeting 15% of the market.
FCA does not want to be a price regulator, says Sheldon Mills
Sheldon Mills, executive director – consumers and competition at the Financial Conduct Authority, has stressed to brokers that the watchdog does not want to be a price regulator.
Amanda Blanc reveals sexism got worse as she took more senior roles
The Aviva CEO responded to a story which showed that Aviva chairman, George Culmer, chided shareholders for inappropriate comments about Blanc and female board members at a recent AGM.
Biba launches underinsurance guide
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide to support brokers in helping their customers avoid the risks associated with being underinsured.
MGAA boss Keating pushing for more as membership growth continues
The Managing General Agents’ Association is approaching 350 members with plenty of scope remaining for further growth, CEO Mike Keating told Insurance Age.
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Biba launches drone scheme
The British Insurance Brokers Association has teamed up with Coverdrone to offer its members access to drone insurance products.
Investec enters premium finance space
Investec Premium Finance focuses on providing funding for commercial insurance policies and accommodating personal lines, all offered via regulated insurance brokers.
AUB Group to purchase Tysers for £500m
The Lloyd’s wholesale broker has entered a binding agreement to be bought by AUB.
GS Group buys Dundee-based Strathtay
Family run business, Strathtay Insurance Brokers, has been bought by Perth-headquartered GS Group.
Coplus rolls out product development platform
Coplus has targeted brokers as it launched a go-to-market platform claiming it cuts the time needed to develop ancillary products to three months.
People Moves: 3 - 6 May 2022
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Landmark Underwriting makes two buys
Landmark Underwriting has revealed its first two deals after raising debt financing through SME lender BOOST&Co.
Opinion: The importance of the right chemistry for schemes and DAs
Axa UK’s Gary Head explains why the formula must be right to achieve long-term success