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Fiducia develops terrorism policy
The product covers nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological attacks.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the shortlist – The Achievement Award
The trophy goes to the person who has done the most to support and elevate the broker community during their career.
Video: Autonomous vehicles in farming
Driverless vehicles are revolutionising the agricultural sector. MS Amlin explains how this is impacting insurance.
CMA orders Ardonagh to keep Bennetts separate as deal completes
Ardonagh’s £26m purchase of the motorcycle specialist approved by the FCA, but the ongoing CMA inquiry looking at how the transaction impacts competition in the market continues.
Aston Lark consolidates Lloyd's presence with broker buy
The firm has purchased Incepta for an undisclosed sum.
Ageas profit after tax slumps by half
The provider reported a result after tax of £22.8m compared to £45.4m in H1 2019.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Commercial Lines Broker of the Year
The lifeblood of brokers is SME business. This award picks out the best of the bunch when it comes to serving commercial clients.
Aviva UK numbers a product of Covid-19
UK COR hit 106.3% for the first half of 2020 as GI CEO Colm Holmes points to a strong underlying performance despite the business remaining in cost-cutting mode.
Abbey and Autoline to merge into single brand
Northern Irish brokers to begin trading as AbbeyAutoline from 1 September
Bennett Christmas buys Sennet Insurance Services
Bennett Christmas is part of the Ethos broker stable and adds the professional indemnity specialist to its portfolio.
WTW and Aon address five lawsuits amid deal transaction
The two broking giants describe the legal actions as “without merit”.
Biba develops mental health service
Head Lines: The trade body has teamed up with Mental Health in Business to offer the facility to members
Markerstudy confirms up to 200 Co-op redundancies after deal concludes
The insurer said it was planning to retain at least 700 of the 900 staff moving across with the Co-op’s underwriting business following union complaint.
Blanc to focus on UK, Ireland and Canada to intensify Aviva growth
The CEO said that as part of this there may be some market withdrawals and “difficult” decisions as she reaffirms Aviva’s commitment to brokers as UK COR soars amid Covid-19.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Customer Service Award
Meet the impressive brokers who make up the shortlist in one of the most competitive categories at the UK Broker Awards.
RSA threatens 300 redundancies
The insurer is also seeking to tackle complexity in its portfolio and downsize its office footprint following increased remote working in the wake of Covid-19.
Allianz hits almost £2bn in premium
However commercial business sees GWP decline in H1 2020 numbers as provider predicts £80m Covid-19 BI hit.
Video: Fleet crime in the agricultural space
Insurance Age speaks to MS Amlin about how farming fleets are being hit by organised crime.
PIB buys Rigton Insurance
Acquisition of Leeds-based broker follows hot on the heels of deals for UKinsuranceNET and Marx Re-Insurance Brokers
Hastings bought by Finnish/South African consortium
The deal values Hastings at around £1.66bn as the provider also publishes half year results.
Co-op hits out at Unite over Markerstudy deal claims
Unite said the deal is a “betrayal” of the Co-op philosophy as trade union predicts 200 jobs at risk once deal goes through.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Training Award
Meet all of the finalists competing for the Training trophy at the UK Broker Awards.
FCA threatens intervention over BI claim deductions
The #justpayit campaign has highlighted that some providers are reducing BI payouts to businesses which have received government support grants.
GRP buys seven business books from Aon
The deal includes a large portfolio in Northern Ireland.