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Verlingue UK reports growth in 2020 financial results
The broker also revealed a plan to triple its international turnover and to grow its position as a large independent European broker.
FCA Business Plan a "significant change of tone"
Industry experts say firms need to focus on fair value after the regulator reveals plans to be tough and forward-looking.
Biba forms Insurance Technology & Innovation Committee
It has been developed to protect the interests of Biba members and panellists include software houses.
Somerset Bridge Group posts £42.4m loss
The business, which claimed £614,000 furlough cash in 2020, was snapped up by Arch Re earlier this year.
Broker NDML and night time industry agree £5.2m BI claims settlement with Hiscox
The settlement follows on from the Supreme Court judgment in the FCA's BI test case in January.
Allianz commits to continued broker focus after restructure
Provider says split into distinct personal and commercial businesses will not result in any redundancies.
FCA pledges to be tough and take action as it publishes 2021/22 Business Plan
Watchdog to focus on innovation and tackling misconduct as it aims to to become a "forward-looking, proactive regulator".
DCJ Insurance acquires Real Insurance
It is the broker's second deal since it was bought by GRP in 2018.
Marshmallow denies trying to "dump" clients in legal spat with Mulsanne
Mulsanne launched a case against the start-up in March this year, accusing it of misusing confidential information and stealing trade secrets.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe partners with ibott for shared mobility products
The collaboration is said to focus on insurance solutions for non-owned fleets in areas such as peer-to-peer vehicle sharing, on demand delivery, ridesharing, vehicle leasing, micromobility, and autonomous vehicles.
Allianz reveals restructure
The move sees Steve Treloar become CEO, Allianz Personal and Simon McGinn become CEO, Allianz Commercial, as the provider announces a number of senior exits including Sarah Mallaby, Neil Clutterbuck and Chris Little.
Hedron adds Zurich to panel
The move follows Markel joining the panel of the Global Risk Partners network last month.
FCA data shows Covid BI claims payments now total £875.5m
Updated figures reveal providers have made initial payments for unsettled claims worth £308.9m and final settlements worth £566.6m since the Supreme Court verdict in the FCA test case.
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Brokers predict rise in consolidation among niche players
Research from Ecclesiastical reveals the biggest threats specialist brokers are facing as well as why they believe being niche gives them a competitive advantage over other brokers.
Global industry leaders set up the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
According to the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance, insurers and reinsurers will individually set science-based targets every five years and report on their progress annually.
European Commission clears Aon/WTW merger
But the deal is still on hold as a November trial looms in the United States and the New Zealand Commerce Commission also raises competition concerns.
Motor premiums drop 8.4% year-on-year
Data from Consumer Intelligence also suggested the FCA dual-pricing regulation would see the industry experience a hard market once more.
Aston Lark buys golf specialist
Linkscover provides insurance to many golf clubs in the UK.
Admiral flags “higher than expected” profit
The business suggested low claims frequency and unusually positive developments in the cost of bodily injury claims will boost its half year figures.
Partners& boss highlights advice-led focus after Kudos buy
CEO Phil Barton reveals how the recent Kudos deal came about and discusses how the purchase of a loss adjuster will enhance the broker's client proposition.
FCA fines Lloyds Bank £90.7m for failings in home insurance renewal letters
The regulator says LBGI sent renewal communications including misleading language between 2009 and 2017.
JM Glendinning targets further growth after Bickley buy
Group CEO Nick Houghton discusses how the Bickley deal came about and reveals plans to acquire 10 to 15 more businesses in the next three to five years.
Travel broker Staysure buys Rock Insurance Group
Rock will continue to be managed as a standalone business under the leadership of MD Antony Martin.