MCE Insurance
News analysis: Regulation and Gibraltar - is it The Rock of vanities?
David Worsfold investigates how insurer regulation in Gibraltar has changed following ten years of insurer failures.
Meet Young Broker of the Year, Abigail Griffiths of MCE Insurance
In an interview with Insurance Age, the head of claims and UKBA winner tells us how she switched from fashion to insurance, her proudest achievement, and her plans for the future.
Kroll reverses “reckless” MCE MTA decision
The administrator will now allow the provider to process mid-term adjustments.
MCE: Edwards hits out at administrator over MTA u-turn
MCE Edwards says he is “ashamed of the profession” and warns that the decision could impact vulnerable customers.
Gibraltar regulator denies accusations from MCE
MCE criticised the regulator earlier this week after its Gibraltar-based insurance arm went into run-off.
MCE slams Gibraltar regulator after insurer arm goes into run-off
MCE condemns GFSC for applying capital add-ons on its Gibraltar-based insurance company, which went into run-off on 5 November.
FSCS confirms MCE Insurance Company has failed
The Gibraltar-based business went into run-off on 5 November, citing difficulties with Solvency II, while the UK-headquartered division of the company has signed a fresh capacity deal with Sabre.
MCE cites Solvency II as reason for run-off of Gibraltar-based insurance arm
MCE boss Julian Edwards says Solvency II favours larger insurers as he discusses the broker's capacity deal with Sabre.
Sabre expands into motorcycle insurance with MCE underwriting deal
Sabre takes over as MCE states it stopped placing new business and renewals with its own Gibraltar-based insurance arm, MCE Insurance Company, on 5 November.
MCE launches bespoke AI tool
According to the broker, the company saw 32% growth in average premium due to its investment in tech, which has now been enhanced with the roll out of a new AI tool.
People Moves: 9 - 13 August 2021
The latest job moves in the world of insurance a broking.
MCE appoints QBE's Paul Ormiston as claims director
The motorbike specialist said the decision to create the new role at board level signals MCE’s ongoing commitment to customer-centric digitisation.
Profile: Motoring along
CEO of motorbike specialist MCE Julian Edwards tells Insurance Age how the broker has evolved, how the the market is changing and what the future holds for the business
Call for clarity on final rules amid FCA dual pricing extension
The regulator's plan to ban the loyalty penalty is met with approval from the industry, but some criticise the FCA's approach as firms still do not know what the final rules are.
People Moves: 1 - 5 March 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in insurance.
MCE commits to AI underwriting
The specialist motorcycle broker is using artificial intelligence to provide precision pricing and bundle quote, policy and claims data.
People Moves Round-up: 19 - 23 October 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
MCE teams up with InsurTech start-up Inzura to launch new app
InsurTech Futures: Motorbike specialist says app will automate the customer onboarding process, enabling it to process higher customer numbers faster and at a lower cost.
News analysis: Are brokers still in love with Gibraltar insurers?
The recent run of Gibraltar-based insurer insolvencies has made the headlines, but the low tax and light-touch regulations in the jurisdiction attract UK businesses and insurtech start-ups. Martin Friel investigates why brokers are still dealing with…
InsurTech Futures: Insurance heavyweights strengthen backing of InsurTech Inzura
Phil Bunker, Michael Blaney, Julian Edwards, and Paul Cosh helped to raise an additional £1m of investment.
Quizzical questions: 16 March 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
MCE blames Brexit as it pulls out of Republic of Ireland
Firm to stop trading in the country on 30 March.
Turnover up and profits surge for MCE in 2017
Broker posted £6.7m turnover increase, pre-tax profit growth of £11.2m and noted it is awaiting the outcome of a tax dispute with HMRC.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Aon, MCE's HMRC dispute, FCA spending, Integro and Aston Scott were most read this week.