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County Group acquires Inspire Risk Management
The County Group today acquired Warrington-based Inspire Risk Management.
Open GI appoints Martyn Holman as non-executive director
Open GI has appointed Martyn Holman as non-executive director.
Fidelis launches MGA Radius
Fidelis has launched its first managing general agent, Radius, to be run by Rob Ashton.
GRP acquires Alan & Thomas Insurance Group
Investment vehicle Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority stake in Poole-based Alan & Thomas Insurance Group.
Allianz to open Beijing office
Allianz's corporate and specialty arm Allianz Global and Corporate Specialty will formally open an office in Beijing later this month.
Sompo creates agriculture platform
Bermuda-based specialty (re)insurer Sompo International Holdings has created an integrated agriculture platform called Agri Sompo.
Japanese insurer to establish Brexit base in Luxembourg
Japanese insurer Aioi Nissay Dowa is restructuring its European operations in preparation for Brexit.
Digital Insurance World 2017: Brexit will impact investment into UK insurtech
There are remaining uncertainties surrounding Brexit contingency plans and how a divorce from the European Union will affect investment into insurtech.
IPT rise would hit rural communities the hardest
Further increases in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax in the Chancellor’s forthcoming budget would hit farmers and rural communities disproportionately, NFU Mutual has warned.
Charles Taylor appoints Glyn Symonds as director of operations
Charles Taylor Adjusting has appointed Glyn Symonds as director of operations for its new Marseille office.
RSA appoints Jeroen den Tex as commercial director for Europe
RSA has appointed Jeroen den Tex as commercial director, Europe.
Rising Star: Louise Chadwick, Auger
Chadwick is internal operations manager at the drainage and water mains claims specialist
AIG renames Hamilton as Blackboard
International insurer AIG has decided to rename its newly acquired technology subsidiary Hamilton.
Townsend to rejoin AIG
Industry veteran Chris Townsend is to rejoin AIG in a newly created role as CEO, international general insurance.
Buzzmove awarded $500,000 in Venture Clash competition
Buzzmove has been awarded $500,000 (£379,506) in the annual Connecticut County Venture Clash competition.
Insurers hit out at FSCS consultation
The Association of British Insurers has hit back at proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority that insurers contribute towards costs of intermediary failure under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Aon to acquire Henderson Insurance Broking Group
Aon is set to acquire Henderson Insurance Broking Group.
R&Q takes on Prosight Lloyd's syndicate in run-off
R&Q has reached an agreement with Prosight Specialty Insurance to manage Syndicate 1110 in run-off.
Wrisk crowdfunds half a million in under five days
Wrisk has hit its £500,000 crowdfunding target in under five days.
IPT raising £4.8bn a year
Insurance Premium Tax is raising £4.8bn a year, or £179 per household, new research has found.
Aon's Q3 profit slips after $102m of restructuring costs
Pre-tax profit at global broker Aon fell from $309m (£235m) in the third quarter of 2016 to $200m in Q3 2017.
Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2017: the winners
AIA, FWD and Prudential led the way at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards unveiled on 26 October at the Intercontinental Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui.
HW Wood bolsters London business
Lloyd’s broker HW Wood has bolstered its London business through three senior market hires.
Lloyd’s backs Barbican and Toa Re SPA
Toa Re and Barbican have received ‘in principle’ approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish Toa Re Special Purpose Arrangement.