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Jelf buys Scottish broker Clark Thomson
Broker Jelf is to acquire Clark Thomson, Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker.
Gallagher to become official Premiership Rugby sponsor
Gallagher is set to become the official title sponsor of Premiership Rugby from the 2018-19 season.
Barbican and Howden swept up in Gable fallout
Barbican Specialty Re and broker Howden are the latest companies to become embroiled in the fallout of Gable.
British Insurance Awards: 2018 shortlist revealed
C'mon everybody, it is shortlist time!
Marsh combines Middle East and Africa operations, appoints CEO
Marsh has combined its Middle East and Africa businesses and named Christos Adamantiadis as CEO.
FCA vows to bring dual pricing under the spotlight
The financial watchdog has vowed to tackle the problem of dual pricing in the coming year.
Broker Network buys Weald Insurance
Broker Network has continued its acquisition spree by snapping up Surrey-based broker Weald Insurance.
Analysis: Business interruption - Lost in translation
Specific terms and technical meanings can be misinterpreted and the difference in language used by insurers and insureds could lead to underinsurance when taking out business interruption cover
Blog: Sports and sponsorships
What do Dele Alli, Ashley Young and the Singapore Swimming Association all have in common?
Month in Post: He’s back and will bite at your ankles
There is always something troubling about a disembodied head. More so, when it is Arnie’s head and it is shouting at people at the bus stop.
Penny Black's Social World - April 2018
Princes and paralympians, beach clean and ice scene
Howden takes majority stake in Turkish broker ACP
Howden is to acquire a majority stake in a Turkish broker in a move to become one of Turkey’s largest insurance brokers.
Blog: What is Amanda Blanc’s legacy at Axa as she heads to Zurich?
Following the news yesterday that Amanda Blanc is to leave Axa to join Zurich as its CEO for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Jonathan Swift looks back at her time at the French insurer and assesses her legacy
Amanda Blanc will 'wake up' Zurich, brokers say
Zurich’s capture of Axa UK CEO Amanda Blanc will “wake up” the insurer, brokers have said.
Interview: Matthew Reed, Equipsme
A veteran of brokers Towergate and Hyperion Group, and latterly insurer Axa, Matthew Reed is now fronting his own insurtech. Here he speaks to Jonathan Swift about how the managing general agent plans to make it easier for brokers to sell corporate…
Ardonagh backers complete Compass acquisition
MDS and HPS Investment Partners have completed the acquisition of Compass Broker Holdings following approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Broker leaves SSP for Open GI
Islands Insurance Group has left SSP for rival provider Open GI, after a fresh round of outages at the software platform.
PIB capture sees GWP rise to half a billion
PIB Group has acquired commercial broker Wilby, the group’s 14th acquisition in 21 months.
Insurers still failing to meet FCA renewal rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned it will take action against general insurers who fail to implement rules introduced to encourage shopping around at renewal time.
Brokers informed Q&A: Chubb's Karen Strong and Dan Atkinson
Chubb’s Karen Strong and Dan Atkinson talk to Jonathan Swift about why Chubb reviewed its real estate offering and how it intends to take this to the ‘next level’ with hires and delivering a ‘complete solution’ to clients
Brokers informed: W&I for bricks and mortar
Warranty and indemnity insurance has seen significant growth in the real estate sector over the last few years. And, with the cover offering significant advantages to those involved in real estate deals, many expect it to become a standard part of any…
This week in Post: Caution, doubt and selling out
This week in Post, there was news of sales, incompetence and unprecedented losses.
Magenta takes minority stake in Eaton Gate
SME growth investor Magenta Partners has taken a minority stake in Eaton Gate Holdings and Vigilis Holdings, collectively known as EGV.
Integro snaps up Lloyd’s broker Tysers
Private equity-backed broker Integro has acquired specialist Lloyd’s broker Tysers.