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James Hands to take over from Greg Collins as CEO at Miller
James Hands will succeed Greg Collins as Miller CEO, the broker has confirmed.
Biba supports FCA travel insurance review delay as directory enquiries double
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has backed the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to delay a review into travel insurance signposting for medically vulnerable customers by a year.
Clear buys ProAktive
Clear Group has bought Yorkshire-based chartered broker and risk management business ProAktive, Insurance Age can reveal.
Start-up digital broker Policy Powerhouse targets over £20m GWP within five years
Policy Powerhouse has launched a holiday let buildings and contents insurance product as CEO John Bibby set out the goals of the new digital broker.
Gallagher sued for negligence and breach of contract over failure to cover flat block
Paradigm Housing Group is suing Gallagher for failure to provide the right advice or cover for a £8m flat complex which was damaged in 2020 storms.
Ageas adds Neil Mercier as head of standard motor
Neil Mercier has been appointed as head of standard motor at Ageas as it seeks to consolidate its position in the personal lines space.
FCA delays travel insurance signposting review
The Financial Conduct Authority has delayed its review into the implementation of travel insurance signposting rules by a year.
Brunel Group opens Newton Abbot office
Brunel Group has opened a branch in Newton Abbot, relocating staff from Bovey Tracey, and plans to double the size of the team in the new location.
SSP users demand improvements after latest outage
SSP users have called on the software house to improve its technology and communication after being hit by another outage yesterday, Insurance Age can reveal.
News analysis: What does the end of the Production & TV Restart insurance scheme mean?
Fiona Nicolson finds out what the end of the PRS insurance support programme means for the TV and insurance sectors and asks if the show can go on following the withdrawal of government support at the end of this month.
ESG round-up - June 2022
The latest in environmental and social governance featuring Partners&, Kew Insurance, Aviva and Allianz.
Backpage: June 2022
Meet our pet of the month, take a look at the lighter side of the market, and learn how the sector has been supporting communities with charity initiatives.
Covéa returns to profit in 2021
Covéa Insurance has reported post-tax profit of £7.9m in 2021 reversing the loss of £30.8m the previous year.
Jukes buys North Warwick Insurance Services
Bromsgrove-based Jukes Insurance Brokers has expanded its reach across the Midlands with its purchase of North Warwick Insurance Services.
Broking Success: Moving forward and storing up success
Greg Wildman, managing director of Basil Fry & Company, unpacks how the removals, storage and self-storage specialist broker has consistently delivered yearly double-digit organic growth in a sector that is a bellwether for the UK economy
Beazley launches D&O solution for crypto companies
Beazley has unveiled CryptoGuard, directors’ & officers’ liability insurance tailored specifically for crypto companies.
Stuart Reid joins Harbour Underwriting as NED
Former Bluefin and Gallagher boss Stuart Reid has joined commercial dispute insurance specialist Harbour Underwriting as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Pine Walk launches political and non-payment risks MGA
Fidelis-backed Pine Walk has launched its seventh MGA Pernix which will be led by CEO Kade Spears and chief underwriting officer Caroline Coulson.
Revenue spikes 14% at SEIB in 2021
SEIB Insurance Brokers has reported increases in revenue, operating profit and profit before tax for 2021.
Lloyd & Whyte buys Naturesave Policies
Totnes-based Naturesave Policies, a broker with a focus on green and ethical insurance, has been acquired by Lloyd & Whyte for an undisclosed sum.
IFB reveals new ‘crash for cash’ hotspots across UK
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has detailed the top 10 new areas targeted by ‘crash for cash’ gangs as it warned drivers to be vigilant of the scam.
Ex-Axa leader David Williams joins Humn
David Williams has joined commercial motor insurtech Humn as a non-executive director.
People Moves: 13 - 17 June 2022
Stay informed on the top personnel changes in the insurance space.
FCA warns on areas of harm in wholesale market
The Financial Conduct Authority has zoned in on wholesalers, MGAs, the London Market and consolidators and warned that firms have “not fully embraced its key messages” around product oversight or firm culture and purpose.