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Arch goes live on Applied
Applied has confirmed that Arch Insurance has launched a specialist property owners insurance product on its commercial e-trading panel.
Biba 2024: FCA to take its time on transparency proposals
Emily Shepperd, chief operating officer of the Financial Conduct Authority, has said the regulator was “overwhelmed” at the response and amount of feedback to its transparency proposals, and that it is going to “really take our time” when considering any…
Biba 2024: Conference to return to Manchester for next two years
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed its conference will return to Manchester in 2025 and 2026.
Biba 2024: David Perry and Ethan Godlieb pick up awards at conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named David Perry, CEO of FSB Insurance Services, as the winner of its 2024 Francis Perkins Award, and Aon’s Ethan Godlieb as the Oliver Rose Biba Young Broker of the Year 2024.
Zurich ‘simplifying’ trading with broker team changes
Zurich has consolidated its commercial and retail distribution teams as it aims to make trading with brokers easier.
Brown & Brown snaps up family-owned broker since 1877
Brown & Brown (Europe) has bought two brokers: family-owned Garratts Insurance Brokers Limited and BNF Insurance Services.
Biba 2024: Work from home being used as a ‘bargaining chip’ in luring broker talent
Work from home is being used as a ‘bargaining chip’ in the war for talent, said broker boss Shona Robertson.
Generis Underwriting secures new capacity with Sompo
Generis has reached an agreement with Sompo meaning it can expand its appetite and offer increased limits for its professions professional indemnity and the technology sector specialisms.
Biba 2024: Pen to hit £1bn GWP target a year early says Downey
Tom Downey, CEO Pen Underwriting, hopes the managing general agent will hit £1bn gross written premiums by the end of 2024 or early next year, 12 months ahead of schedule.
Biba 2024: Aviva not afraid of ‘tough’ conversations, but ‘categorially’ committed to broker PL, says MD Morris
Aviva has reiterated its commitment to brokered personal lines business, although it is not opposed to a bit of ‘tough’ love to maintain a consistent approach to the market.
Biba 2024: Brokers and insurers have huge role to play in raising awareness of Martyn’s Law
The insurance industry has a huge role to play in raising awareness of the incoming legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorism attacks, the audience at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2024 conference has heard.
TBIG invests in Deva
The Broker Investment Group has taken a minority 49% stake in Chester-headquartered Deva Risk Group in its sixth deal of the year.
‘Not right’: Biba CEO Trudgill reveals sad letter of small broker crushed by regulation
In his inaugural conference speech as Biba CEO Graeme Trudgill has vowed to fight the onslaught of regulatory workload being imposed on brokers.
Biba publishes guide to help members demonstrate fair value when offering premium finance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide for members that arrange premium finance for customers.
Biba launches guide on commissions
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide at its 2024 conference designed to help demystify the commission model.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Zurich’s Jacqui Kelly
Jacqui Kelly, head of sales and distribution at Zurich, looks forward to the positive buzz, celebrating an important birthday and helping the industry become more inclusive.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Ignite Insurance Systems’ Toby MacLachlan
In conference week Toby MacLachlan, managing director at Ignite Insurance Systems promises sock, socks and more socks, advises not booking too many meetings and is looking forward to a good night’s sleep.
Movo to launch network for directly authorised brokers
Movo will launch Movo Fusion, a network for directly authorised brokers, in the coming months with a pilot starting on 1 June Insurance Age can reveal.
Jensten wholesale division split sees MD Simon Taylor exit
Jensten is splitting its wholesale division in a strategic reorganisation that aims to drive organic growth, bolster continued acquisitions and further the integration of future buys.
Arch claims parametric first with events cancellation product
Arch Insurance International has launched a specialist regional events insurance for UK-domiciled insureds, available via Arch IQ, its quote-and-bind platform.
In depth: Staying ahead of cyber risk
Insurance Age has teamed up with Aviva for an In Depth series exploring the latest trends across the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape.
Twelve-month indemnity periods for BI are rarely fit for purpose in hospitality
To mitigate issues of underinsurance and ensure coverage adequacy in the hospitality sector, extended indemnity periods should be introduced. Rebecca Webster, broker development lead at McLarens, suggests a minimum of two or three years to cover the…
Movo weighing up options for investment partner
Movo Investment Group has been holding talks with potential investors as the appointed representatives network, technology and broker owner positions for growth, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Spring Insure’s James O’Halloran
With the Biba Conference this week, James O’Halloran, development underwriter at Spring Insure, reminisces about meeting Mo Farah and welcomes people to come to the MGA’s stand to get their hands on its Springs.