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AssuredPartners’ Borland buys Gibson Hawick
Borland Insurance has bought fellow Scottish broker Gibson Hawick.
Matthew Hill named CEO at the CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Matthew Hill as group CEO joining in early April.
Adler Fairways makes string of purchases
Adler Fairways has completed two purchases this month through the acquisitions of ACM Broking and Primassure, taking the total in the past 12 months up to five.
Howden expands presence in Wales
Howden has opened a new office in Swansea, as part of its commitment to strengthen its position in the South and West Wales region.
Politics and future of trading lead Liiba’s 2024 agenda
Politics, artificial intelligence and the campaign to get underwriters and brokers back into the Lloyd’s underwriting room lead the London & International Insurance Brokers Association’s 2024 agenda.
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Biba launches three claims guides for members
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled three claims guides for members to use, to help customers better navigate the claims process for home, motor and travel insurance.
The Broker Investment Group strikes first deal of 2024
The Broker Investment Group has taken its shareholding in Bedford-based £12m gross written premium broker Bullerwell Insurance to 100% in its first deal of 2024.
QBE names Stephen Johnson as head of trading for the South East
Stephen Johnson has been appointed to head of trading for the South East region at QBE Europe, where he will lead the regional underwriting teams in London and Chelmsford.
Bridgehaven backs MGA Alchemy’s professional risks launch
Bridgehaven Insurance has backed managing general agent Alchemy’s launch into the professional risks market.
New property MGA Ventis launches with ex-Covéa quartet
Ventis, a specialist commercial and residential real estate managing general agent, has opened for business.
Insurtech broker founder Halsey departs for software provider
Insurance software solutions provider Genasys Technologies has named former Taveo co-founder and COO Ed Halsey as its new vice president of marketing.
Biba launches programme to attract new industry talent
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a programme with the Careers & Enterprise Company to raise awareness of the diversity of careers in insurance.
Biba unveils ‘Managing risk for growth and economic security’ theme for 2024 manifesto
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for a proportionate regulatory framework that can facilitate growth as it unveiled its 2024 manifesto, ‘Managing risk for growth and economic security’.
Canopius adds ex-PIB and QBE leader Matthew Crane as head of UK distribution
Canopius has added Matthew Crane to its UK executive committee in the newly created role of head of UK distribution.
RSA teams up with Brit to launch Project Cargo consortium
RSA and Brit have launched a new Project Cargo consortium, BUILD, offering guaranteed capacity of up to $285m (£223.8m) for risks worldwide.
Paul Dilley exits RSA for Bridgehaven
Hybrid fronting insurer Bridgehaven Insurance has appointed Paul Dilley as chief underwriting officer joining from RSA owner Intact.
Jane Kielty named Aon UK CEO
Aon has promoted Jane Kielty to UK CEO, she will be part of the EMEA leadership team and report to CEO of EMEA, Julie Page.
Bridgehaven unveils first UK MGA fronting partnership
Hybrid fronting insurer Bridgehaven Insurance has made its first move partnering with managing general agent Avid Insurance on property excess of loss insurance solutions for registered providers of social housing.
Giles Offen joins Premium Credit as chief product and technology officer
Giles Offen has been named chief product and technology officer at Premium Credit, where he will oversee digital product design, platform management and provision of insights.
Ecclesiastical powers up pet in schemes push
Ecclesiastical Insurance has partnered with Brooks Braithwaite, part of the Petcover Group, to deliver a new scheme aimed at pet professionals.
JMG adds £100m of deal firepower
JMG Group has raised an additional £100m of committed acquisition facilities from existing lender, Ares Management, Insurance Age can reveal.
Cowbell expands cyber appetite from SMEs to £1bn turnover firms
Cowbell has extended the reach of its cyber insurance beyond SMEs to cater for businesses with an annual turnover of up to £1bn.
Hug Hub stakes revolution claim with “first of its kind in the UK” extranet roll out
Hug Hub has launched Extranet Hub, an aggregator-style quote tool, claiming it is the first of its kind in the UK that promises to revolutionise commercial quoting for brokers.