Succession
Meet the MGA: Rokstone
Ian Anson, MD of Rokstone, highlights talent that passes the ‘BBQ test’, an entrepreneurial culture and deep relationships with capacity providers as key to it achieving its goal of stretching the boundaries of what an MGA can offer.
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.
Brown & Brown fills out retail exec with promotions
Brown & Brown Europe has bolstered its retail executive team under CEO Duncan Carter with a raft of promotions, Insurance Age can reveal.
The Broker Investment Group takes 49% stake in Sale Insurance Services
The Broker Investment Group has secured a 49% stake in Sale Insurance Services, an insurance broker based in Sale, Manchester.
Blog: Private equity investment - what’s in it for insurance brokers?
There are compelling reasons to consider private equity funding, both in good times and in the current testing climate. Claire Madden, managing partner at Connection Capital, outlines why brokers should ignore PE’s bad press to understand its benefits.
Market Moves: October 2023
All the latest key personnel moves across the insurance market.
Market Moves: September 2023
All the latest key personnel moves across the insurance market.
Greenwood Moreland lands biggest deal since JMG Group-backed MBO
Greenwood Moreland has added to its presence in Scotland with the purchase of Glasgow-based Calcluth & Sangster Insurance Brokers.
Editor’s letter: CEO Storah continues Aviva’s ‘entente cordiale’ with Canada
When Aviva needs a new UK and Ireland boss, Canada has become something of a go-to market.
Canadian brokers praise ‘fantastic leader’ Storah ahead of move to become Aviva UK CEO
UK and Irish insurance brokers can expect their new local Aviva CEO to be an ‘enabler’ who ’understands the importance of strong broker relationships,’ according to their counterparts in Canada.
Aviva Canada CEO Jason Storah to replace Winslow as UK and Ireland boss
Aviva has appointed Jason Storah as CEO of UK & Ireland General Insurance.
Tara Foley to succeed Gienal as Axa UK & Ireland CEO
Axa has appointed Tara Foley as UK & Ireland CEO, succeeding Claudio Gienal.
The Broker Investment Group buys out Hallsdale Insurance Brokers
The Broker Investment Group has bought out Kettering-based Hallsdale Insurance Brokers, having previously invested for a 30% stake in 2018.
Blog: Who will replace Steve White as Biba CEO?
Seven days on from Steve White dropping the biggest Biba Conference bombshell since Boris Johnson announced he was running for the Tory leadership, Jonathan Swift considers who might be among the early front runners to replace White as the trade body’s…
Succession planning: providing support to smooth the exit transition
Selling a broker can be an emotional experience, especially if the founder has run the business for a long time. Rachel Gordon looks at the options available for those with little M&A knowledge seeking an exit.
Succession planning: developing the senior manager talent of the future
Talent recruitment continues to be a major issue for brokers at all levels of seniority. With this in mind, Rachel Gordon looks at what insurers can do to help intermediaries develop their future leaders.
Martin Thompson named Brit CEO as Matthew Wilson steps down
Martin Thompson has succeeded Matthew Wilson as group CEO at Brit and executive chairman of digital and algorithmically-driven Lloyd's of London syndicate Ki.
UK Broker Awards 2022: Training Award
‘Grow your own’ is the mantra at Somerset Bridge Group, which has improved attrition rates by more than half and promoted a quarter of staff at its insurance services arm in the past year
Doyle to take over as Marsh McLennan CEO as Glaser announces retirement
Marsh McLennan has announced that John Doyle will take over as president and CEO at the beginning of 2023 succeeding Dan Glaser.
Ataraxia increases its stake in Manchester-based JTS
Peter Cullum-backed Ataraxia broking group has increased its stake in Jones Taylor Steven, a commercial insurance broker based in Worsley, Manchester.
Brokerring takes stake in accounts firm
Ataraxia and Brokerbility founder, Stuart Randall, explained that the advisory business has developed since it was set up last year to support independent brokers.