FirstAssist

Interview: Alistair Hardie: Getting the message out

Since being named CEO of Cega, Alistair Hardie has been a man on a mission – to take to the rooftops and loudly shout about what the firm can offer customers as part of his bid to grow the business. Post met Hardie eight weeks into his new job to find…

Tim Ablett – An obituary

It is often said the insurance industry lacks the characters it once had.Thus it was with great sadness the sector mourned the passing of Tim Ablett last month, someone who had made a significant contribution to the sector through both his business…

Travel insurance: Expedition exclusions

With the popularity of overseas breaks showing no sign of abating, travel cover has the potential to grow. However, insurers in the sector are never far from controversy.

Cigna relocates Europe HQ to London

Insurer Cigna is relocating the European headquarters of its international health, life and accident business from Madrid to London in a bid to be closer to its largest revenue stream.

First Assist in Legal 4 Landlords deal

First Assist Legal Protection has signed a deal with Legal 4 Landlords to provide up to £50 000 of legal expenses insurance for property disputes, including eviction, and ongoing rental payments in the event of tenant default.

Equistone (Barclays) sells First Assist

Mid-market private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe - previously Barclays Private Equity - has sold after-the-event insurance provider First Assist Legal Expenses for approximately £28m to Burford Capital.

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