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Briefing: Gallagher, private equity and acquisitions
Gallagher’s acquisition of Bollington is in its ’sweet spot’ range, so what does it mean for the market?
Businesses set to shun D&O cover due to sky-high premiums
As the coronavirus pandemic puts directors’ and officers’ premiums into overdrive, Insurance Times takes a look at potential claims risks and trends in this section of the market
‘Being prepared is key’ – FSCS chief executive Caroline Rainbird on navigating the next financial crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen businesses work in “unprecedented circumstances”, according to the FSCS chief executive. She tells Insurance Times how the pandemic has allowed the firm to think differently
Briefing: FCA reveals anxiety over firms’ financial resilience, but is its heart in the right place?
Despite unveiling a ‘stark’ financial picture of Covid-hit brokers and intermediaries, helping firms stay in business does not seem to be the regulator’s number one priority
Briefing: Bitcoin … rat poison squared or exciting for insurance?
Bitcoin has enjoyed huge returns, making many rich. But can insurance help in this daring new world of cyrptocurrencies
Bollington buy will ‘supercharge’ Gallagher as UK regional powerhouse
Gallagher will ‘supercharge’ its presence in north west with Bollington. Gallagher has firepower to keep on making acquisitions in the near future, says UK retail chief Michael Rea
Organic growth is the DNA of Specialist Risk Group says broker chief executive
Warren Downey has big plans for SRG this year. Insurance Times catches up with the broker boss to uncover the firm’s objectives since receiving a funding injection from private equity investor HGGC
Insurers must ‘adjust reserves accordingly’ as PI ruling will ‘significantly add’ to claims costs
The Swift v Carpenter ruling set the bar for accommodation costs in personal injury cases involving a long life expectancy and low interest rates, but what is the financial domino effect on insurers? Insurance Times takes a closer look
Briefing: Insurers must be ‘mindful’ of recession-induced fraud
Insurance companies need to issue a war cry to customers, using transparent communications and fraud education to work together to stamp out Covid-linked fraud
ComparetheMarket fine exposes perils of ‘most favoured nation’ clauses
’Most favoured nation’ clauses have existed longer than there have been PCWs, but CTM’s recent fine shows how they can undermine the market
Conveyancing firm’s demise highlights solicitors’ PI cover crisis
Covid-19 caused ‘massive change’ for insurers’ operations – Swiss Re
US private equity firm buys majority stake in broker Specialist Risk Group
Investment platform Seedrs aiming to become ‘go to’ funding source for insurtech
M&A activity is “more frenetic now then it’s ever been” – Ethos Broking
Culture change towards vulnerable customers is here to stay
Private equity investment set to bring ‘significant firepower’ to Miller
The Big Question December 2020: What challenges and opportunities do you expect for 2021?
Briefing: Why there is so much concern around GoCompare’s new owner
What are the most profitable schemes for brokers amid the pandemic recession?
‘Gross profit’ terminology confusion creates underinsurance hazard – Sedgwick
Premiums soar for independent financial advisors’ PI as insurers dwindle
Briefing: Why an RSA takeover might actually be very good for brokers
Brokers react to consortium’s ‘strong bid for an iconic brand’ in potential RSA purchase
Briefing: Claims service could come under the microscope after FCA’s pricing report
Financial News
Car insurance premiums fall 6% amid lockdown - Confused.com
Fewer journies and consequently claims saw premiums decline significantly last year
Convex in fresh capital raise
Latest capital raise brings Convex’s committed capital to $3.2bn
Gallagher buys Bollington Wilson
International broking firm Gallagher has kicked off the first major M&A activity of the year
Irish insurer offers partial premium refunds to some pub owners over BI confusion
However, it is reported that less than 10 pubs will be receiving this support
