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Interview: David Walsh, CFC Underwriting
A child of the dot-com boom, CFC Underwriting has now left its teenage years behind as it enters its twentieth year as one of the pre-eminent specialist managing general agents in the London market. CEO David Walsh spoke to Jonathan Swift about the …
Radius buys majority stake in The Burley Group
Radius Payment Solutions has bought a majority stake in transport specialist The Burley Group for an undisclosed sum.
Brightside's Derek Henry on leadership in the insurance industry
Right now in the UK our politics is stuck fast in factionalism, ideology and conflicting interests, creating public disquiet. Derek Henry, managing director of broking at Brightside, argues business is up in arms too, pleading with the government for…
This week in Post: Carnival spooks
This week, some Post colleagues and I attended CFC Underwriting's annual Halloween party. The theme this year was carnival, and accordingly, the party was full of clowns, fortune tellers and more than the odd Joker.
Trade voice: Biba's Steve White on less but more effective regulation
British Insurance Brokers' Association CEO Steve White ponders what proportionate regulation for insurance brokers should look like.
MGA CFC mulls entering personal lines with cyber for HNW individuals
CFC is exploring the possibility of entering the personal cyber market.
Ageas gears up for Dobson's exit with broker team reshuffle
Ageas UK has created three directors of distribution roles, with Chris Dobson set to retire at the end of the year.
Analysis: What does the result of the Ardonagh and Gallagher court battle mean for broker recruitment practices?
After all but one of Gallagher's claims against Ardonagh subsidiaries and two former Alesco employees were thrown out by a judge last week, employment experts suggest there could be changes in how brokers approach recruitment.
SRIL buys Square Mile Broking
Miles Smith owner Specialist Risk Investments has acquired Square Mile Broking.
Zurich’s Cover-More appoints UK CEO
Exclusive: Ernesto Suarez, Halo founder and CEO, has been appointed UK CEO of Zurich's Cover-More.
Aston Lark acquires Lloyd’s broker
Goldman Sachs-backed consolidator Aston Lark has acquired Lloyd’s broker Protean Risk.
Blog: Gallagher vs Ardonagh – A warning to us all
The staff poaching lawsuit between Gallagher and Ardonagh wrapped up in court on Friday, as the judge threw out all but one of Gallagher’s claims. It serves as a timely reminder of the ultimate costs of litigation, which are not always financial.
Analysis: The challenges of cyber modelling
The size and complexity of cyber perils are constantly increasing and pose a major challenge to insurers and insureds alike as they attempt to assess potential cyber losses.
This week in Post: Ardonagh in the clear
A long-awaited judgment in the legal wrangle between Ardonagh and Gallagher came today, clearing Ardonagh of wrongdoing.
Gallagher staff poaching claims against Ardonagh dismissed
Claims made by Gallagher that Ardonagh had unlawfully poached staff and business from one of its subsidiaries in 2017 were this morning dismissed by a High Court judge.
Hastings' new business competitiveness ‘has fallen’ as it prioritises pricing discipline
This year Hastings has priorititised pricing discipline amid a regulatory probe into pricing practices and rising claims inflation, leading to a drop in its competitiveness for new business.
Telematics Watch: Addressing misconceptions
From scepticism about data to dissatisfaction about driver behaviour scores, Igo4 CEO Matt Munro addresses some of the common misconceptions about telematics, and suggests marketing and communications are key to avoiding complaints.
Ex-Towergate area director becomes Sagars MD
Angela Page has been appointed managing director of GRP-owned Sagar Insurances.
BP Marsh takes stake in Lloyd’s marine broker
Private equity house BP Marsh has taken a stake in Lloyd’s marine broker Lilley Plummer Risks.
Analysis: Brexit: A view from Europe
As the negotiations over Brexit reach another crescendo of confusion, especially as the EU, UK and European leaders meet in Brussels, the insurance industry can only look on nervously. Those nerves, spiced with concern, are not just felt in the UK but…
UK finally living up to potential as Applied Systems’ fastest growing market
Applied Systems is poised to double the number of UK brokers on its Epic platform, with its international boss claiming it still has some way to go to fulfil its potential, having signed up only a fifth of those “ripe for change”.
Google’s investment in us, is an investment in brokers too: Applied product boss
Google’s 2018 investment in Applied Systems also represents an investment in the future of the intermediary sector, according to the software house.
LV and Zurich to discuss improving customer loyalty in Post webinar
Personal lines customers are a promiscuous bunch, known for changing insurers for a few pounds.
Weald makes first acquisition since joining Ethos Broking
Weald Insurance, one of Ethos Broking’s ‘powerhouse’ hubs in the South East, has acquired Sussex-based Cronin Underwood.