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Atrium fined over £1m by Lloyd’s for discrimination, bullying and harassment failings
The fine is the largest ever handed down by the Lloyd’s Enforcement Board as it listed charges including an annual “Boys Night Out” that featured initiation games, heavy drinking and making inappropriate and sexualised comments about female colleagues.
ICO cracks down on firms’ nuisance ‘appliance insurance’ calls
Five companies were collectively fined £405,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for over 755,000 unsolicited marketing calls.
Zurich UK names Keppel as chief sustainability officer with Fernqvist becoming COO
The new roles will come into effect on 1 July subject to regulatory approval.
RSA Insurance unveils trans-inclusive policy for UK employees
The insurer has developed instructions to help employees who are transitioning and give colleagues the tools to help them be supportive.
Ex-Fresh CEO Mike Wall joins Markerstudy
Wall is recruiting a team of 12 to develop the business’ non-standard home and motor offerings.
Miller claims first for HNW platform
Miller stated that the offering will begin by focusing on buildings and contents insurance.
Interview: Paul Havenhand – CEO Kingsbridge Group
Havenhand replaced James Twining as CEO earlier this year. He talks growth and shares the unexpected challenges of looking after a Ukraine-based developer team.
Broker Satisfaction Survey: Aviva triumphs in Financial Lines
With little between the top three, and plenty of praise for a range of providers, brokers have shown that the financial lines sector abounds with healthy competition.
People Moves: 14 - 18 March 2022
Keep up to date with the latest industry moves.
JMG Group buys Northampton broker to continue expansion
It is JMG Group’s sixth deal in 12 months and creates an East Midlands hub for the Yorkshire-based business.
Pro Global adds Aurora to MGA platform
Insurtech Aurora targets SME business directly and through brokers.
RSA reveals 2021 losses from continuing operations
The insurer’s figures were hit by reserving changes and acquisition costs due to the mid-year takeover as net written premiums grew.
WTW follows Aon and Marsh McLennan and withdraws from Russia
Ownership of Russian businesses will be transferred to local management as broker expresses dismay at the conflict.
HCF buys two brokers
The MVP-backed broker has made five purchases in a just over a year.
Aviva partners with Broker Network after a decade apart
The provider also works with Bravo Networks' other proposition, Compass.
Aon suspends Russian operations
Staff in Russia have been put on paid leave by the broker as the attack on Ukraine escalates.
Marsh McLennan to exit Russia
Businesses to be transferred to local management who will operate independently.
A-Plan delivers rising turnover and profit after Howden takeover
The high street specialist has grown its commercial centres to 40.
Arc Legal Group launched
The organisation merges AmTrust underwriting and Legal Insurance Management with Arc Legal Assistance.
Blog: Embedded insurance and how it can work for brokers
ARMD’s Duncan Jackson explains that there are opportunities in embedded insurance for brokers working in the regions.
Insurance sector welcomes changes to Online Safety Bill
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport announced yesterday that the Bill has been adapted to include paid-for scam adverts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Government sets 28 March deadline for Russian aviation insurance ban
The UK government revealed the insurance sanctions on 3 March in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Andy Burnham announced as Biba keynote
The mayor of Manchester was formerly a Labour MP and has also held a number of ministerial positions.
Howden restructures executive team ahead of Aston Lark completion
As previously announced, Carl Shuker will lead UK & Ireland business as CEO with Peter Blanc as executive chairman.