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PIB reshuffles management team
The changes include Adrian Colosso becoming chairman of its specialty business and Bernard Macgeean set to become chair of Q Underwriting and PIB’s Schemes & Affinities.
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.
Verlingue gears for growth
The family-owned business is seeking acquisitions and organic growth as it targets income increase.
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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”.
Romero sees profits rise as it reveals 2021 results
The Leeds-based broker has also announced two new appointments as part of its 2022 strategy of investing in talent.
People moves: 7-11 February 2022
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FCA appoints interim chair
Richard Lloyd will take up the position while a permanent replacement for Charles Randell is found.
Blog: The key to rebuilding trust
Ecclesiastical’s Adrian Saunders considers how the insurance industry can win back customer faith.
And finally – February 2022
The lighter side of the broking world including, the cartoon, pet of the month and the industry's charity endeavours.
Axa UK in broker push as it commits to becoming more accessible
Distribution and trading director, Sarah Mallaby, tells Insurance Age about her move from Allianz to Axa and discusses the provider's plans going forward as she highlights the importance of re-establishing relationships with brokers.
Markel UK hires broker divisional director
Provider promotes Nic Brown to the newly created role in push to develop broker relationships.
Opinion: LV's Mike Crane considers the future for personal lines
LV Broker’s Mike Crane reflects on the impact of consolidation, pricing practices, trust and asks if brokers are well placed to take advantage of the developments
Brokers urged to engage with Lords' Committee's insurance market regulation inquiry
Biba confirms it will be will be putting in a response to the consultation which closes on 11 February as compliance experts discuss whether the inquiry could have an effect on the regional broker market.
McClarrons appoints MD
The broker also welcomed Ardonagh's Philippa Farthing as group finance & operations director and Hiscox's Alastair Morley as head of claims.
Ofsted finds Davies' apprenticeship programme "requires improvement"
Government body says "too many" insurance apprentices do not complete their end-point assessments as Davies explains it is working to redesign the standard in response to apprentices leaving as soon as they have achieved their CII qualifications.
Devitt deal adds fresh specialism to Gallagher portfolio
Retail CEO, Michael Rea tells Insurance Age that its buy of the motor specialist has been in the offing since last summer as he targets further deals.
FCA staff vote in favour of industrial action
A ballot saw 87% support strike action against proposed cuts to pay and conditions as Unite accuses CEO Rathi of “waging war” on staff.
Profile: Phil Bayles' liberation - from Aviva to Ardonagh
Ardonagh Advisory's chief commercial officer reflects on 18 years at Aviva, finding freedom at the "dynamic" Ardonagh, and outlines his plans for the future.
Aqueous increases capacity in professional indemnity push
The managing general agent has increased capacity under plans to expand its foothold across the UK professional indemnity insurance market in 2022.
Gallagher buys Devitt
MD William Hughes and finance director Tony Chapman will remain with the motorcycle specialist following completion.
People moves: 31 January- 4 February 2022
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News analysis: Is it time for a regulatory rethink?
Regulation is stifling broker competition and innovation according to Biba, as regulators now face a House of Lords inquiry.