Construction
Seventeen Group strikes two deals
Seventeen Group has bought Wisemans Insurance Services in Ashford and Manchester-based North West Risk Solutions.
Markel UK targets 20% growth a year – Sykes
Jo Sykes, divisional director for the UK broker channel at Markel, told Insurance Age the specialist insurer has growth ambitions of around 20% a year from a UK perspective.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Phoenix Specialty’s Tim James
With the Biba Conference looming large, Tim James, managing director of Phoenix Specialty, looks forward to his firm making its debut at the 2024 event and advises everyone to stay hydrated.
JMG strikes its biggest deal of 2024 with BQI swoop
JMG Group has bought BQI Insurance and sister company BQI Protection.
Rokstone acquires box at Lloyd’s
Managing general agent Rokstone has taken box 355 located on gallery three at Lloyd’s, in a three year deal.
Acies launches MGA backed by Axa capacity
Acies MGU has launched construction-focused managing general agent Phoenix Specialty with capacity backing from Axa UK.
Blog: Why building safety case reports can be the gold dust for everyone
The evolution of construction techniques and material mean it is more important than ever that brokers don’t lose sight of the need for comprehensive building information. Julian Strutt, director of estate adjusting at Charles Taylor explains.
Acrisure’s Russell Scanlan buys construction specialist BLG
Nottingham-headquartered Russell Scanlan has bought Leicester-based Building & Land Guarantees.
Tokio Marine to acquire MGA brand and staff from Marsh
Tokio Marine HCC International has reached an agreement with Marsh Specialty UK to onboard certain employees of Lavaretus Underwriting.
Tech and innovation to the fore for property risks, says Lockton leader Warman
Pushing forward on technology and innovation will be front and centre this year, according to global real estate practice leader at Lockton, Ben Warman, who also revealed his expectations on market hardening in 2024.
Biba unveils ‘Managing risk for growth and economic security’ theme for 2024 manifesto
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for a proportionate regulatory framework that can facilitate growth as it unveiled its 2024 manifesto, ‘Managing risk for growth and economic security’.
Arch to sell MGA platform Castel to Ryan Speciality
Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Castel Underwriting Agencies from Arch Financial Holdings (UK) and minority shareholders.
Meet the MGA: Corin Underwriting
Andy Hurrell, the managing director and head of underwriting at Corin, outlines his plans for a business that has made Lloyd’s-on-Sea its home with a strategy that aims to embrace everything good about being a virtual insurer and a recognised MGA.
Blog: Surety Bonds support construction clients through challenging times
Factors such as higher inflation, fluctuating interest rates, and labour shortages, mean the construction sector faces ongoing challenges. Hannah Sewell-Moore, surety manager, Kerry London, explains how a wholesale surety bonds broker can support these…
Broking Success: Reputation and referral key to growth
Blackford Insurance founder and managing director, Tom Aldridge, is looking to double the business in the next five years.
Axa UK: broker clients will benefit from contractor body cameras
A major insurer is providing body cameras to contractors in move it claims will enable broker clients to highlight best practice to underwriters.
Parametric climate risk insurer Arbol launches UK MGA
US-based parametric climate risk specialist Arbol has expanded internationally by launching a new, London-based managing general agent.
Aspen unveils UK construction sector wellbeing product
Aspen Insurance has unveiled Construction Wellbeing to support the rising challenges associated with the mental health of employees working in the UK construction industry.
AssuredPartners seals biggest deal yet with Romero buy
AssuredPartners has bought Leeds-based Romero Group, which includes Romero Insurance Brokers, Sentient Group and Club Insure.
Centricity MD Becky Morris on meeting its five-year plan with a ‘pretty unique’ approach
Becky Morris founded Centricity, based in Horsham, West Sussex in October 2021 with Financial Conduct Authority authorisation following in February 2022. The business won the Start-up Broker Award at the recent UK Broker Awards.
Double digit profit rise at Kelliher in 2022 as turnover ticks up
Kelliher Insurance Group boosted post-tax profit by 11.5% in 2022 to £868,137.
Optimism among brokers as Birmingham diversifies from manufacturing into booming new industries
The insurance sector in Birmingham is full of activity and has a bright future, according to experts who work in the area, as Ida Axling discovers.
Partners& takes on Hall Insurance Services
Partners& has expanded in the South East with London-based Hall Insurance Services.
Clear completes hat-trick buying Bluestone in Cirencester
Clear Group swooped for its third deal in September buying Bluestone Insurance Services to boost its presence in the South West.