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Stubben Edge launches AR network with target of up to 30 in first year
The business has calculated that 75% of ARs cease trading in the first four years as it stated more could be done to support growth and success.
Axa granted leave to appeal Corbin & King verdict
Silence from the insurer on whether it will pursue the appeal.
Doing nothing on ESG is the biggest risk, brokers warned
Broker Summit attendees also hear from keynote speaker on leadership and resilience.
MS Amlin Underwriting commits to net zero by 2050
The insurer has also enhanced its sustainability governance and adopted goals set out by the United Nations.
Experts respond to “disturbing” motor insurance ethnicity penalty report
Insurers face challenging questions but the Association of British Insurers insists “insurers never use ethnicity as a factor” to price cover.
Sabre reveals Bennetts partnership and promises flexi insurance broker push
Insurer reported £169.3m of gross written premium and a combined operating ratio of 79.4% for 2021.
CII teams up with Coventry University for MBA
The first 100 ACII-qualified members to sign-up will receive a £1,000 discount on the cost of achieving the online post-graduate qualification.
Citizens Advice reveals “shocking” insurance ethnicity penalty
A report found that, collectively, people of colour pay £213m more for their car cover.
Sabre reports dip in profit for 2021
Provider delivers a combined operating ratio of 79.4%.
Protection brokers eye general insurance
Enduralife is to sell buildings and contents insurance in Ceta/Paymentshield tie-up.
Zurich appoints Will Edwards as head of SME
Edwards replaces Paul Tombs who is leaving the insurer.
Wiser Academy bounces back with 'outstanding' Ofsted grading
The learning provider has 180 apprentices enrolled and is targeting adding 300 more this year.
Markerstudy rejoins Biba
The business stopped exhibiting at the trade association’s annual conference in 2017.
Joe Thelwell exits Towergate
The CEO of Towergate Insurance Brokers is to be replaced by Ethos-boss Richard Tuplin.
Q&A: Mike Keating – MGAA CEO
Ahead of the Meet the MGA event which takes place on 30 March in Birmingham, Mike Keating explains the value of MGAs to the broker space.
Pool Re names Tom Clementi as CEO
Clementi will replace outgoing boss Julian Enoizi.
Top 5: Most read on Insurance Hound in 2022
Whitepapers from Arag, Autorek, ByBits, CRIF and Markel were the most downloaded so far this year.
Ecclesiastical Group moves into profit
The business made a loss in 2020 but is back in the black driven by investment returns, improving market conditions and a good current year underwriting performance.
Final FCA monthly Covid BI claims update puts payout at £1.35bn
Insurers have made £1.05bn in final payments and £303.1m in interim payments.
Biba develops flood product for SMEs
The body has worked with Mi Commercial Risks to extend its flood scheme.
HCF targeting doubling in five years
The broker has two more deals in the pipeline for this year.
GAIN Q&A with Johnny Timpson
The committee and team member of the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity tackles why GAIN was set up, why addressing neurodiversity should matter to brokers and whether insurance is behind other sectors.
Atrium expresses deep regret over misconduct after Lloyd’s issues £1.05m fine
Discrimination, bullying and harassment failures led to the Lloyd’s managing agent’s record-breaking fine.
Peter Gregory leaves SSP
The director of broking had been with the technology provider for more than 20 years.