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Boyd Insurance snaps up Scottish broker
Boyd & Company has acquired independent insurance broker, Insureness.
This week in Post: Dual pricing and declaring bankruptcy
If only online retailers worked in the same way as price comparison sites and insurers.
London cab drivers rush to renew cover following Alpha collapse
Exclusive: London Black Cab drivers queued outside the offices of their insurance broker for a second day running, as drivers were left scrambling for alternative cover following the collapse of Alpha Insurance.
Transactor founder takes CEO job at I-Wonder
Former Transactor boss Ray Vincent has taken on the job of CEO of I-Wonder.
Gallagher eyes up multiple acquisition targets in H2
Gallagher is poised to return to acquisition with the broker expecting multiple broker purchases before the end of the year.
Lloyd’s severs links with NRA following inquiry
Lloyd’s has instructed underwriters to no longer do business with the National Rifle Association of America, following fines on Chubb and Lockton.
Gallagher returns to acquisitions with Risk Services deal
Gallagher has acquired regional commercial insurance broker Risk Services, its first UK broking acquisition in almost four years.
Government's draft whiplash regulation divides industry
LLegislators have revealed proposals for an updated whiplash definition and damages tariff, prompting fresh debate across the industry.
Industry agrees to tackle dual pricing with sweeping guidelines
Industry bodies for brokers and insurers have agreed guidelines to halt the controversial practice of dual pricing.
Arista boss takes role at Axa commercial
Axa commercial has named former Arista managing director, Nick Watson, as director of commercial distribution and trading.
Willis Towers Watson Networks' Sara Fardon on protecting the value of brokers' local expertise
Independent brokers face ever-evolving challenges, which networks can help them take up, argues Sara Fardon, managing director of Willis Towers Watson Networks.
Blog: Why brokers remain relevant
Ahead of the Biba conference, Adrian Ewington, underwriting and markets director at Home & Legacy, explains why brokers remain relevant, especially in the high-net-worth market.
This Month in Post: shame, sunshine and an opportunity for change
Insurers have published their gender pay gap statistics. It was never going to go well and the industry's shameful figures further highlight that change is needed. With a bank holiday weekend approaching, perhaps it would be prudent to use that extra day…
Zurich ex-UKGI boss Conor Brennan becomes CEO of Irish broker
Exclusive: Zurich’s UK general insurance boss Conor Brennan has left the business.
Charles Taylor targets international growth with insurtech acquisition
Charles Taylor Insuretech Limited has acquired Latin American insurance technology software provider Inworx.
Charles Taylor Insuretech to lead Lloyd's delegated authority solution
Charles Taylor Insuretech has been chosen to deliver a delegated authority solution to the Lloyd’s and London market.
Analysis: Covering collapses - Trade credit claims are rising
Last year, trade credit insurance payouts hit their highest level in nearly a decade, with claims costs running at the equivalent of £4.3m every week.
Anti-fraud network becomes associated member of ABI
Anti-fraud network No Office Walls has become an associated member of the Association of British Insurers and has on boarded seven large UK insurers and brokers to the platform.
Higos hires Matthew Hartigan as managing director
GRP-owned Higos has appointed Matthew Hartigan as managing director, succeeding interim managing director Neil Thornton.
Editor's comment: As easy as ABC
As any mother does, from the day my son was born, I spend a lot of time trying to get him to talk. We did baby sign language, Monkey Music singing nursery rhymes and, of course, I read to him every night before bed.
Profile: Phil Barton, Jelf
With massive investment and growth since its acquisition by Marsh, Jelf CEO Phil Barton tells Will Kirkman about the broker’s plans for the future
Crawford boss to become partner at Harris Balcombe
Crawford’s head of financial risk services, Steven Nock, is to join loss assessor Harris Balcombe when partner Nick Balcombe retires in autumn this year.
Covea's Simon Cooter on investing in tech for customers, not for profit
Innovation needs to focus on enhancing customer experience, explains Simon Cooter, commercial lines & HNW director at Covéa Insurance.
Bridle Insurance CEO set to take over Sunderland FC
Bridle Insurance CEO, Stewart Donald, is set to sell Eastleigh, in order to buy Sunderland Football Club.