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Saffron Insurance buys Sharer Chapman
It is the third deal for the Ethos-backed broker this year.
MS Amlin to exit nine business lines
Updated: It is too early to determine if the plan will result in redundancies or regional office closures as business seeks to redeploy capital and management focus.
Lloyd’s seeks to modernise as it reveals first Future at Lloyd’s Blueprint
Market unveils modernisation strategy and aims to build the most advanced insurance marketplace in the world.
RSA boss in the running to become HSBC CEO - report
The Sunday Times reports that RSA group CEO Stephen Hester is on the shortlist as HSBC searches for a new leader.
Disappointment as Scottish discount rate to remain at -0.75%
Lawyers warn that the lower rate in Scotland can cause delays and lead to higher costs for Scottish taxpayers after the rate in England and Wales was changed to -0.25% in July.
Inga Beale "not surprised" by Lloyd's culture survey results
In an interview with City AM, the former Lloyd's CEO described the insurance industry as "old-fashioned", with alcohol remaining an issue despite the booze ban on Lloyd's employees.
Tempcover teams up with Jeremy Clarkson
The broker, in association with former Top Gear presenters Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, has produced a survey highlighting the insurance dangers of test driving vehicles.
Turnover and profits up at Eldon in 2018
The firm's broking businesses reported growth in income to £68.9m.
H.W. Kaufman makes 20th deal since 2010 with Node International purchase
Node International will keep its brand as it moves into H.W. Kaufman's London offices.
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Biba commits to raising awareness of new inclusion data collection toolkit
Promise was made by Biba's CEO, Steve White, at an event at the Dive In festival, days after Inclusion@Lloyd’s launched its toolkit.
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Bayles pledges continued broker focus after Aviva management reshuffle
Aviva chief distribution officer, Phil Bayles, says new commercial lines structure will make it easier for brokers to know where to go.
FCA updates temporary transitional power directions ahead of Brexit
Regulator says firms do not generally need to prepare now to meet the changes to their UK regulatory requirements connected to Brexit.
Tarian Underwriting unveils cyber platform
Business said the new system will make its specialist cyber cover available to regional brokers.
Aviva continues management shuffle
Interim CFO Jason Windsor is appointed permanent CFO following regulatory approval amid a change that will see UK GI managing director, Rob Townend, exit.
Applied launches Epic in Northern Ireland
Software house says the system, which was launched in the rest of the UK in 2016, will enable brokers to better manage customer relationships, sales opportunities.
Rob Townend to leave Aviva
The UK GI managing director is set to exit as the insurer reveals management changes amid GI and life split.
Inclusion@Lloyd’s launches data collection toolkit
The Dive In Festival organiser says the toolkit examines the context and strategy for collecting data on the road to more diverse and inclusive workplaces.
GRP hires investment director to ramp up acquisition strategy
Scott Hallett to work with GRP's brokers and MGAs on new deals.
Axa XL teams up with Accenture on cyber security services
Provider says partnership will benefit Axa XL brokers and clients.
Aviva adds former RSA chief financial officer as NED
George Culmer has previously worked at Lloyd's Banking Group, RSA, Zurich and Prudential.
HNW Forum 2019: Hardening market an opportunity for brokers
Panellists discuss decreasing capacity in the market, the impact of consolidation and the HNW client of the future.