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News analysis: Would a merged FCA/PRA make brokers’ lives any easier?
Team Truss have financial regulation in their sights… but just how far could they go? It’s mooted there are plans to create a single super regulator by merging the Financial Conduct Authority, the Prudential Regulatory Authority and the Payment Systems…
Analysis: Brokers, insurers and the FCA’s product governance - confusion reigns
The FCA's new rules on product governance come into force on 1 October. But as Rachel Gordon discovers even with a three month extension or ‘forbearance,’ brokers are still in the dark about what is expected from them.
SRG completes Hamilton Leigh buy
Specialist Risk Group has completed the acquisition of motor-trade specialist Hamilton Leigh for an undisclosed sum.
Opinion: Why the human touch remains integral to the underwriting profession
MX Underwriting’s James Gerry explores why the personal touch will never go out of style in insurance
A watershed moment for HR
Joanne Wright, people and culture director at Specialist Risk Group, explains how the pandemic has forced a sea-change in insurance HR.
In Depth: Standing out in the schemes market
Sam Barrett speaks to experts about how to develop successful schemes across a range of niche areas
Opinion: Wellbeing at work
Specialist Risk Group’s Warren Downey considers how leaders need to adapt to ensure happy and healthy teams
SRG adds motor trade specialist to portfolio
The move follows snapping up the specialists risks team from Bridge Insurance at the start of the year.
Specialist Risk Group buys special risks team from Bridge Insurance
Deal is SRG's first in 2022 and is part of a long-term partnership with Bridge.
Specialist Risk Group reveals growth strategy
The broker is set to add more products to its newly-merged MGA and has also appointed a group CFO.
Specialist Risk Group launches MGA
MX combines the four MGAs owned by SRG and will operate in the UK and the EU.
In-depth - The digital age: An attitude adjustment
The pandemic has accelerated digital adoption for brokers. Martin Friel explores how the market has changed
MGAA signs up first Republic of Ireland member
Dublin-based MGA Blackrock Insurance Solutions has joined the trade association.
People moves: 17 - 21 May 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Specialist Risk Group buys Irish MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), has announced the acquisition of specialist Irish liability and property MGA, Blackrock Insurance Solutions.
SRG lifts team and CEO from AFL Insurance
Jonathan Bines and a 16-strong workforce have been hired in a non-hostile move to lead on specialist insurance, reinsurance and aid the business expansion beyond the UK.
Specialist Risk Group buy taxi experts Emrose Insurance Brokers
It is the fifth deal this year for SRG which is backed by majority shareholder HGGC.
Consolidation of the consolidators next step as broker M&A targets reduce
IMAS director John Nisbet discusses how consolidators can continue to grow and warns that private equity backers could move on from the sector as a result of a “diminishing opportunity” in the broking market.
SRG adds MGA CLS Risk Solutions to stable
It is the fourth deal this year for Specialist Risk Group and adds £30m in GWP to the business.
People Moves: 22 - 26 February 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel change in insurance.
SRG buys trade credit specialist
The Channel Partnership was founded in 1992 and is SRG's third deal this year.
Interview: Specialist Risk Group
CEO Warren Downey tells Sian Barton why SRG has something different to offer than the other players in the M&A space.
GB Underwriting joins Specialist Risk Group
The MGA specialises in construction and provides property and liability cover via UK brokers.
Specialist Risk Group acquires equestrian broker
KBIS was established in 1991 and specialises in horse, horsebox and trailer and equestrian business cover.