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Igo4 pledges to go Net Zero by 2050
Igo4 has signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative committing to a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to become Net Zero by 2050.
Gallagher buys Innovu as “launch-pad” into Ireland
Gallagher has expanded into Ireland buying Innovu Insurance for an undisclosed amount.
30 minutes with: Axa’s Alan Scott
Alan Scott, director of retail intermediaries, discusses how it has been a challenging yet exciting start to the year with new pricing and regulation rules and says it’s a time for brokers to stand out and differentiate themselves.
New Treasury sub-committee to scrutinise regulators
The Treasury Select Committee has revealed a new sub-committee to scrutinise regulatory proposals for financial services in the post-Brexit landscape.
People Moves: 20-24 June 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Amicus hits £22m in GWP and sets sights on M&A
Amicus CEO, Adam Scott, has told Insurance Age that the broker is looking to do deals as it aims to become the largest construction waste broker in the UK, following last year's MBO which was supported by Shawbrook Bank.
FCA warned on nearly 2000 potential scams in 2021/22
The Financial Conduct Authority added 1966 possible scams to its consumer warning list between May 2021 and April 2022 the watchdog has confirmed as it updated on the progress of its data strategy.
Nexus Underwriting unveils financial lines division
Managing general agent Nexus Underwriting has launched Nexus Frontier.
Jensten expects to reach £500m GWP goal by the end of the year
Jensten Group is set to beat the deadline it set itself to reach £500m GWP according to retail managing director, Robert Organ.
Greggs ups events in Zurich BI £150m court case claim
Food retailer Greggs has boosted the number of events cited in its £150m Covid-19 business interruption legal case against Zurich.
Blog: Don’t under-rate rated
As economic pressure mounts on customers, brokers must beware the temptation to seek out unrated capacity Arc Legal Group's Tim Mullin argues.
ProAktive buy part of national expansion, says Clear boss Lickens
Buying ProAktive is Clear Group’s gateway to the North and part of the plan to expand across the country, executive chairman Howard Lickens 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.
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.
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.
Revenue spikes 14% at SEIB in 2021
SEIB Insurance Brokers has reported increases in revenue, operating profit and profit before tax for 2021.