Broker
Private equity firm invests £3m in Lloyd’s broker
Altra Consultants has received £3m investment to fund further growth in its Lloyd’s broker business.
Bollington launches MGA Anjuna Underwriting
Bollington Group has launched a managing general agent, Anjuna Underwriting.
Brightside's Mark Cliff on the impact of the discount rate for brokers
Insurers have been vocal about their feelings about the discount rate but Mark Cliff, executive chairman at Brightside Group, notes this has also affected brokers, who have been at the sharp end of market turmoil.
Zurich declines to comment on Endsleigh sale rumours
Zurich is reportedly exploring the sale of broker Endsleigh.
Marsh takes aim at commercial mid market
Marsh has dialled up its drive into the commercial mid-market through the launch of a panel offering aimed at mid-sized firms in the UK.
Towergate broker RV Wallis in office move
Towergate-owned broker RV Wallis has moved to a larger office in Solihull, however there are no redundancies planned as a result of the move.
Loss adjuster rankings 2017: Foreword by CILA
As Post reviews the loss adjusting section in its biennial rankings, Malcolm Hyde, executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, explains that the continued professionalism of loss adjusters keeps them centre of the claims market.
XL Catlin to buy 20% of Indian broker
Global insurer XL Catlin is to buy a 20% stake in an Indian insurance broker.
Honan buys Singapore subsidiary of NGA Human Resources
Honan Asia has bought Singapore-based employee benefits broker NGA Benefits for an undisclosed sum.
Intangible risks affecting businesses could force the insurance market to restructure, says WTW's Aubert
Nicolas Aubert, head of Willis Towers Watson GB, has suggested that the insurance market consider its fundamental structure as the number of intangible risks facing businesses shows no sign of abating.
Policy Castle to offer discounts to customers using smart home devices
Digital insurance platform, Policy Castle will be offering discounted home insurance premiums if they have connected devices installed in their home.
BP Marsh sees profits double from asset sales
Insurance-sector investor BP Marsh saw profits more than double to £10.2m in the six months to 31 July.
CII sells historic £19m Aldermanbury office
The Chartered Insurance Institute will sell its £19m Aldermanbury offices to the City of London Corporation.
Gianmarco Tosti to head up Italian business of Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson has appointed Gianmarco Tosti as head of its Italian business, having held senior positions within the business since 2006.
Irwin named regional head at WTW
Willis Towers Watson has named Neil Irwin as head of the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
Brokerbility survey sees Allianz ranking highest for overall satisfaction
The latest satisfaction survey from Brokerbility has revealed the insurers that ranked highest for their claims, underwriting and accounts processes between April and September 2017.
International: Escape to Canada
The Canadian market offers unique opportunities for UK brokers, explains Servca's managing director Nomaan Jamal.
Sharing economy lays liability minefield, warns Marsh
Companies in the sharing economy sector are more exposed than others to the risks associated with an evolving employee base and the emergence of digital technologies, according to a report by Marsh.
Commercial Legal adopts 'lie detector'-type technology in claims process
Commercial Legal, part of the One Call Group has adopted lie detector technology within its claims operation.
Octo buys telematics assets of Willis
Octo Telematics will acquire the usage-based insurance assets of Willis Towers Watson, including its Drive Ability solution.
Four out of 10 brokers ‘unaware of GDPR’
Four out of 10 brokers are unaware of incoming data protection laws that could potentially shave millions from profits, a survey found.
Ardonagh buys Carole Nash and Mastercover
Newly formed broking group Ardonagh has acquired Altrincham-based motorcycle broker Carole Nash and Hertfordshire-based broker Mastercover.
Ogden reform drives car insurance price drop, but fall 'will be short-lived'
Car insurance prices have fallen by an average of 1.1% in the third quarter of 2017, the largest reduction in more than three years, however the effects will be short-lived, analysts said.
Aviva appoints former Marsh boss to head international brokers
Aviva has appointed former Marsh boss Graeme MacMillan as director for international brokers.