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FCA warns of two fraudulent insurance firms using social media
Fast Camel Car Insurance and @carinsurance.lltd are not authorised by the regulator.
Gallagher buys landlord insurance specialist
Gallagher says deal to buy RGA Group will strengthen its specialism in niche property owners insurance.
FCA announces chair of small business practitioner panel
Marlene Shiels OBE will succeed Craig Errington as the panel’s chair on 1 October.
Hiscox promotes Joanne Musselle to group CUO
She will succeed Richard Watson, who is retiring from the business.
Research uncovers SME worries over regulation and cyber
Independent research published by Allianz highlighted the wider role of the broker.
Aviva takes Erica Arnold from Zurich for COO position
She replaces Nick Amin who is set to move from his role as group chief operations and IT officer to supporting work on the firm’s strategic review in Asia.
Thirty plus firms confirmed for the Insurance Day of Giving
Insurance Cares: Insurance United Against Dementia hopes the event on 7 November will raise more than last year’s total of £70,000.
Blog: Building certainty in construction
Steve Kelly, underwriting account manager at Allianz Engineering, Construction & Power, discusses how brokers can best help their construction clients prepare for Brexit.
Insurance Hound: Most read by brokers from July to August
Which whitepapers grabbed the attention of the broking space over the summer period?
Aston Lark completes £320m Goldman Sachs deal
The private equity provider is now majority owner of the broker.
Finch buys Bridle Insurance in biggest deal yet
Purchase is the eighth the firm has made since it became an Ethos Broking regional partner in 2016.
Investment firm takes minority stake in Carrot owner
Trak Global Group reveals Three Hills Capital Partners will invest over £40m for a minority stake in the firm.
Open GI invests in machine learning specialist
InsurTech Futures: Software house says deal with Machine Learning Programs will enhance its proposition to brokers, insurers and MGAs.
People Moves Round-up: 19 – 30 August 2019
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Quizzical questions: 30 August 2019
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Brightside losses flat at £10m in 2018
CEO Brendan McCafferty says business is set to invest as it reports growth in adjusted Ebitda, broking revenue and GWP.
FCA warns of Close Brothers clone
Fraudsters are using Close Brothers' details to trick people in the UK.
Former Allianz Scotland-head joins HDI Global SE
Stephanie Ogden will move from Lloyd’s after just over a year and has ten years’ experience of working at Allianz.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with Open GI's Nick Giddings
Nick Giddings, chief marketing officer at Open GI, examines the insurance market in the lead-up to 7 November.
Tesla unveils insurance product
The car manufacturer, which first revealed its intention to move into insurance in April, has launched a policy for Tesla owners in California.
RSA raises £350m to spend across the business
The notes are not intended for a specific transaction.
Gauntlet eyes ambitious growth for AR network
Managing director Roger Gaunt expects the business to double within two years.
GRP exploring sale and reinvestment options
It is believed that the consolidator is seeking fresh investment that could see current investors, including Peter Cullum, have their stake diluted as backer Penta reaches the end of its traditional investment period.
Be Wiser rejoins Biba
The personal lines specialist has become the latest new member of Biba, after previously cancelling its membership of the trade body in 2016.