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Oxbow Partners forecasts motor market COR of 106.1% in 2023 and 100% in 2024
Oxbow Partners has predicted a combined operating ratio for the UK personal lines motor market of 106.1% in 2023, improving to a break even point of 100% in 2024.
Turnover ticks up but profits down at SEIB in 2022
SEIB Insurance Brokers grew revenue by 1% to £12.4m in 2022, a year that concluded with it becoming part of Lloyd & Whyte.
New MGA Capacity Insights targets travel and consumer markets
Managing general agent Capacity Insights has launched in the UK accident and health insurance market with a particular focus on travel, health, dental and personal accident schemes.
Arag tops £60m GWP as profits return to £500,000
Legal expenses insurer Arag broke through the £60m gross written premium barrier in 2022, building on the previous year’s growth when it topped £50m for the first time.
Build Back Better? More needs to be done first to make clients aware of risks
As trusted local experts, brokers are well positioned to make customers and clients aware of flood risks and help them better prepare, asserts Ian Gibbs, national technical manager, Sedgwick.
Serge Raffard to succeed Steve Treloar as Allianz personal lines leader
Allianz Holdings has appointed Serge Raffard as personal managing director, following the recent news that Steve Treloar has decided to leave the business to pursue new opportunities.
Aston Lark adds HNW book as partner moves across from Vizion
Howden-owned Aston Lark has recruited George Seatter as a client director within its private client division, bringing with him the client base he developed as a partner at Vizion.
CEO Hardie anticipating Jensten sale within 18 months
“At some point in the next 12-18 months I think we will have a different investor in the business with or without Livingbridge remaining,” Jensten Group CEO Alistair Hardie has told Insurance Age.
ERS and Acturis team up on full-cycle API car product for brokers
Acturis and specialist motor insurer ERS have launched an API based car insurance product for brokers on the software provider’s platform which replaces legacy EDI messaging.
Howden taps into Ingenie for UK telematics roll out
International broker Howden has announced the UK launch of Howden Drive, its telematics app and data beacon, which aims to help reduce premiums for policyholders, optimise loss ratios for brokers and insurers, and improve road safety.
Vizion names Russell Sessions MD as John Sims steps up to chair
Russell Sessions has been appointed managing director at broker Vizion, succeeding John Sims.
Home quote prices jump 9.3% in three months
The average quoted price for home insurance rose by 6.7% in the past year to April – the highest annual increase since 2018, the latest Consumer Intelligence Home Insurance Price Index has revealed.
Ex-BGL boss Matthew Donaldson joins Prima as chair
The former CEO of BGL Group, Matthew Donaldson, has joined motor insurance specialist Prima Group as chairman.
Applied approaching 100 Epic milestone
Applied Systems has 72 brokers live on Epic in the UK and is onboarding another 30 customers that have already been won, which will take the total to more than 100 by the end of the year, Europe CEO Tom Needs confirmed to Insurance Age.
Qlaims inks multi-year deal with Prestige Underwriting
Qlaims has signed a multiyear contract to include its cover in the Prestige Underwriting Coverall household policy, Insurance Age can reveal.
Amazon adds Policy Expert to insurance store
Personal lines specialist Policy Expert has joined the Amazon Insurance Store taking the number of providers up to four.
Aviva posts 13% GWP hike in Q1
Aviva grew general insurance premiums in the UK by 13% in the first quarter of 2023 as its combined operating ratio also improved.
Ecclesiastical flags second home crimes hitting HNW sector
One in five (22%) crimes experienced by high-net-worth clients happened at their second home or holiday home during the past 12 months, according to research by Ecclesiastical as it released new guidance to help brokers speak to clients about how to best…
UK Broker Awards deadline extended until 26 May
The deadline for the 2023 UK Broker Awards has been extended until this Friday (26 May), so you still have a chance to be in it to win it!
Bspoke Group strikes first acquisition after rebrand
Bspoke Group has bought Miramar Underwriting in its first deal since rebranding from UK General last month, Insurance Age can reveal.
Home insurance premiums tick up by less than inflation at 6%
The average price paid for a combined buildings and contents home insurance policy in the first quarter of 2023 was £315, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Middle hails organic growth at Ageas in long-term broker personal lines strategy
“We are growing organically in the continuing personal lines business. The go forward business,” Ant Middle, Ageas UK CEO has told Insurance Age.
FCA survey data tracks 13% of consumers cut back on insurance due to cost-of-living crisis
More than six million people cut or cancelled insurance cover in the six months to January 2023 to save money in the cost-of-living crisis, the Financial Conduct Authority has calculated.
Aviva boss David Martin on empowering branches for brokers and delivering growth
Aviva delivered 200 authority and licence changes for underwriters dealing with brokers in just the first quarter of 2023, as it pushed ahead on empowering branches, managing director of UKGI distribution & SME David Martin has told Insurance Age.