Corporate
A-Plan to absorb Howden’s UK retail business
More than 100 staff are set to move across as A-Plan is set to become Howden’s retail flagship.
In Person: Andrew and Richard Bartlett
Bartlett Group’s joint MDs tell Insurance Age about the history of the family business, plans for the future and what it felt like to win at the 2020 UK Broker Awards.
Covéa promotes James Gearey to personal lines head following Geldard departure
He joined in 2019 as corporate development and strategy director.
XL division absorbs Axa Corporate Solutions and Axa Art
Merger had originally been expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
D&O rate increases hit 77.3%, reports Marsh
Company warned that there is no end in sight to the recent rate hikes in the sector.
RSA brings together commercial divisions
The merge of CRS and GRS follows provider's decision to reduce its London market and specialty risks portfolios.
Aviva set to reveal UK overhaul - reports
Speculation is mounting that the insurer is set to split its UK life and GI businesses following the appointment of Maurice Tulloch as CEO.
The Blog Spot: Did you spot Amanda Blanc's first big move at Zurich?
Is the appointment of David Martin from Allianz the first pointer of what brokers can expect from Amanda Blanc's Zurich?
Blog: Does your board meet FCA standards?
Gary Dixon, of the Association of Independent Non Executive Directors, highlights why it is time to talk about the independent NED gap.
Covéa Insurance launches Excel Business Combined
Move comes after pilot project with brokers.
Executive assistant: Learning to lead
In the second instalment of the series, Insurance Age meets Serena Mujtaba, current executive assistant to Axa chief financial officer UK & Ireland Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge, and Ryan Birbeck, former executive assistant to Axa UK & Ireland group CEO…
Lloyd's syndicates file counterclaim in Kanye West $10m insurance claim
Insurers file countersuit to rapper’s demand for payout for cancelled dates, saying it has found discrepancies in his medical history.
Broking success: Miles better
Miles Smith’s Paul Chainey and Paul Samways explain how the broker has grown by focusing on high-risk sectors and building specialisms
Aon creates customer and scheme solution unit
New unit for affinity and partnerships offers business consultancy to clients.
Duncan joins Lockton in Scotland
Ex-Marsh chief to lead corporate risks team.
Bluefin takes Towergate's Hogg as new corporate chief
CEO Bruce hopes new corporate chief will exploit mid-corporate opportunity.
England Rugby World Cup winner Back in new broker launch
Neil Back teams up with former Bollington men at Adelphi Special Risks.
Bluefin names Oval man as London branch director
Bluefin has appointed Paul Goodman as branch director of its London office.
Scottish broker rebrands as GS Group in bid for growth
Perth-based broker GS Insurance and Financial Services has rebranded as part of a growth plan.
Bluefin adds Marsh's Hewitt to London branch
Bluefin has appointed Sarah Hewitt as head of client services in London, with immediate effect.
Bupa and AIG team up in two-year travel insurance deal
Bupa and AIG have joined forces to develop a new product range for the travel insurance market.
Marsh creates corporate division and structure
Marsh has launched a new corporate division within its UK and Ireland business, bringing together its national corporate and risk management practices as well as Marsh Risk Consulting.
Bluefin loses London sales team
Bluefin has confirmed that its London sales team has been made redundant, Insurance Age can reveal.
Ace reorganises broker relationship structure
Ace Group has moved to strengthen relationships with brokers and clients with a series of appointments across the UK and Ireland region.