News
Blog: The future of telematics
Steve Kerrigan of LexisNexis Risk Solutions outlines how telematics has changed the market and examines where this technology is heading next.
Ageas UK reveals 21% net profit fall
CEO Andy Watson says results were driven by difficulties in the motor market.
Administrator publishes Call Connection update
The business went bust in 2017 and administrators expect just £246,000 to be paid to creditors.
CII’s people lead exits after 18 years
Exclusive: Tali Schlomo left the body at the end of January.
FCA sounds alarm over Brexit, misconduct, and data usage
The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector.
QBE International posts rise in GWP but fall in underwriting result for 2019
The division, which includes its UK business, also saw an improved combined operating ratio of 95.4%.
MGAA’s Staddon announces retirement
Peter Staddon was appointed as the organisation’s first MD in 2013.
PIB buys Croydon-based BK Insurance Brokers
The broker is PIB's 26th deal and operates in the property, corporate, private clients and SME sectors.
Brokerbility has 12 new members in the pipeline
Executive chairman Ashwin Mistry says firm's income and GWP have been impacted by broker members selling up.
Bollington cuts ties with Gefion
Bollington suspends trading with the unrated Danish insurer, which has been providing capacity for its MGA, Anjuna Underwriting, since 2017.
Uinsure expands into non-standard home insurance
The InsurTech firm now provides quotes for categories including holiday homes, non-standard construction, listed buildings and homes subjected to previous subsidence and flooding.
Bennetts deal to cost Ardonagh £26m
Motorcycle broker will join Autonet, Carole Nash and Swinton as part of Atlanta.
Ardonagh signs on to buy Bennetts from Saga
Ardonagh’s Atlanta division has exchanged contracts to purchase the motorcycle specialist broker.
The Insurance Age Podcast – 14 February 2020
News editor Ida Axling and editor Siân Barton look over the top stories for the week.
Brokerbility posts mixed results for 2019
Firm reveals an increase in turnover but a drop in Ebitda for the year as it lists consolidation and Brexit as challenges affecting the business.
Bollington Wilson buys trade credit specialist
Deal follows its purchase of Ashgrove Insurance Services last month.
Blog: What can MGAs offer brokers?
Peter Staddon, managing director of the MGAA, discusses the potential partnerships between brokers and MGAs.
aQmen refreshes recruitment product
Cyber liability has been added to the cover alongside a number of additional features.
The Blog Spot: Do you remember when a broker last went bust?
The sad fall of Staveley Head causes Siân Barton to pause and ask ‘when did this last happen to a broker?'
Ceta CEO reveals growth plans
John Bibby says the business now works with 400 GI brokers and is planning on expanding its product set.
Zurich UK reveals profit jump for 2019
UK CEO, Tulsi Naidu, says provider has seen growth in its broker business as it reports rise in GWP and an improved COR.
Willis unveils ‘respect at work’ campaign
Head Lines: Announcement follows launch of Insurance Age’s ‘Head Lines’ campaign last month.
In Person: Amanda Blanc
Blanc chats to Insurance Age about her seven new roles, her thoughts on brokers and why she believes young people should choose a career in insurance
Coversure reports premium rise for 2019
Turnover remained flat at the franchise business.