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Aston Lark completes third acquisition of 2019
Aston Lark has completed its third acquisition of 2019 with the purchase of Jobson James insurance broker and its specialist employee benefits practice Jobson James Consulting.
John Thompson joins Gallagher’s UK executive team
Gallagher has appointed John Thompson as CEO of UK’s specialty London market and wholesale businesses.
Neos partners with American Family Insurance to launch smart home protection service in US
US-based insurer American Family Insurance will deploy Neos smart home technology and related products and services to launch smart home protection service in the US.
Weather hit propels Co-op Insurance Services into loss with Markerstudy deal ahead
Co-op’s general insurance underwriting business, which is being sold to Markerstudy, made a trading loss in 2018.
Esure's Peter Wood admits 'disappointing result' as insurer sees a loss of £15.4m for 2018
Motor-heavy Esure faced a “disappointing” year that saw claims costs mount and its solvency coverage ratio dip.
Biba supports FCA’s multi-lateral approach to signposting service for people with pre-existing medical conditions
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association believes it ‘has a significant role to play’ in the Financial Conduct Authority’s approach to signposting initiative.
Whiplash reforms drive £100 fall in car insurance premiums over last quarter
Car insurance premiums fell by £100 between December and February due to whiplash reforms and a six-month reduction in the number of car registrations, according to analysis by Comparethemarket.
Special report: Industry gender pay gap shows little change
Exclusive: The industry’s gender pay gap numbers remain relatively static, with experts warning that it could be up to a decade before the impact of recent diversity initiatives are reflected in the numbers.
Speed limiters in cars 'could create insurance gap'
Exclusive: The government should close legal loopholes which could prevent owners of vehicles installed with mandatory speed limiters from claiming on their motor insurance, lawyers have warned.
Grenfell insurer anticipates losses of £75m
Exclusive: The insurer of Grenfell Tower has so far paid out £24.5m to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and expects total insured losses to reach £75m.
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Will Curran as head of reinsurance
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Will Curran as head of reinsurance.
McLarens appoints Graham Smart and Steven Wallace to new leadership roles
Steven Wallace has been appointed managing director for UK & Ireland, replacing Graham Smart who will take on the role of chief commercial officer for the wider group.
Sedgwick appoints Eric Malterre as chief client officer
Eric Malterre joins Sedgwick’s international division as chief client officer.
The British Insurance Awards 2019: Shortlist revealed
Right Here, Right Now, it is shortlist time!
Marsh stresses client focus as JLT integration gets underway
Lucy Clarke, president of newly-operational Marsh JLT Specialty, has promised clients “an unmatched depth in terms of expertise and resources” following the close of Marsh’s acquisition of JLT.
Premiership Rugby will not sever relationship with Gallagher over racism allegations
Premiership Rugby will not sever sponsorship links with Gallagher despite the company’s UK CEO describing a former employee as a “complicated fat Arab”.
Plexus Law secures £15m private equity backing
Plexus Law has secured a £15m private equity investment from Origin Equity for a minority shareholding in the business.
CRL ‘making progress’ in placing Alpha policies as FSCS extends deadline
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has given CRL Management an extra two weeks to find an alternative insurer for its customers that were insured by collapsed Alpha Insurance.
Loss adjusters team up with ex-Premier League player on well-being app
Exclusive: A pair of loss adjusters have teamed up with a former Premier League football player to target insurers, brokers and suppliers with a well-being app.
Insurers can 'breathe easier' as Supreme Court clarifies the use of compulsory motor insurance
Supreme Court has ruled against Axa in a landmark dispute between a property damage insurer and a motor insurer over £2m fire claim.
More than a third of consumers feel no loyalty to their insurance provider
A third of UK consumers feel no loyalty to their insurance provider, according to a report.
FCA takes over CMC regulation
The Financial Conduct Authority now oversees regulation for claims management companies in England, Scotland and Wales.
April Fool's: Minion launches 'social media influencer' cover
Exclusive: Social media influencers can now be insured against the risk of losing followers on Twitter or Instagram, under a newly-launched product.
Brokers reluctant to talk about mental health issues in the workplace
Exclusive: Brokers are reluctant to discuss mental health issues in the workplace, research has shown.