Latest News – Page 76
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NewsIUA’s new chief executive steps up following veteran’s retirement
’London as a global hub lives or dies by its underwriting and claims expertise,’ says new chief executive
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NewsInstagram ghost broker jailed for fake car insurance fraud
‘He has now rightfully been punished for his crimes and the sentence handed down should serve as a reminder that there are severe repercussions for committing insurance fraud,’ says detective sergeant
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NewsClear Group rebrands MGA division as it looks to strengthen market position
’By unifying our MGA businesses under a single brand, we are able to enhance our ability to provide specialised underwriting expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners,’ says managing director
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NewsRetail broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’While our name has changed, it will not affect the extraordinary value and service that our clients have come to expect from us,’ says southern managing director
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NewsWhat do underwriters plan to ask brokers at the Biba Conference 2025?
Ahead of trade body Biba’s annual conference this May, insurer and MGA leaders reveal exactly how they want to pick brokers’ minds
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NewsClose Brothers Premium Finance announces senior commercial appointments
‘Both these appointments bring a level of expertise and talent I know will strengthen our ability to grow and sustain our business,’ says commercial director
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NewsBeazley grows IWP by 2% in Q1 2025
’Markets softened in the first three months of the year and we maintained our focus on strong underwriting discipline whilst navigating those conditions,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba’s best bits: Trade body reveals its 2025 conference highlights
Senior staff at trade association Biba have shared what they are most excited about ahead of its 2025 conference this May, highlighting the breadth of session themes, speakers and networking opportunities on offer
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NewsRDT teams up with Percayso Inform to provide insurers enhanced data insights
’We’re committed to providing our clients with the tools they need to stay competitive and responsive,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsMarkel promotes for new UK head of technology
‘We are confident that under his leadership, Markel will continue to provide market-leading insurance solutions tailored to the evolving needs of technology businesses,’ says director of underwriting
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NewsAviva reveals drop in percentage of brokers actively recruiting
Aviva says the drop may be due to “stabilisation in the market, suggesting that many brokers have successfully filled their staffing needs”
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NewsBedford-based £4m GWP broker acquired
The deal represents the final stage of a two-step succession plan
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NewsBroker established in 1887 transitions to employee ownership trust
’Becoming an EOT allows us to preserve our independence while ensuring our dedicated colleagues have a direct stake in future success,’ says managing director
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NewsCost of extreme weather and natural disasters around £1.55tn in last decade
‘Addressing the escalating costs of extreme weather and natural catastrophes requires collective and immediate action,’ says chief executive
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NewsSRG makes two senior hires after snapping up specialist team from Lloyd’s broker
’Their expertise aligns perfectly with our vision and I’m excited to see what we will achieve together,’ says chief executive
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NewsABI promotes internal candidate as new director of regulation
‘He brings significant experience from the financial services sector to the role and has already made demonstrable progress on a number of issues that are a priority for our members,’ says director general
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NewsExiting Esure owner reportedly in talks to lead $2bn investment in broker
The new investment is set to take the form of preferred equity, according to a report
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NewsEx-Hiscox distribution director joins digital broker as UK CCO
’Her data-driven approach and extensive connections will bolster our core proposition and facilitate our expansion into new markets,’ says UK chief executive
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NewsFCA revokes Glasgow-based broker’s permissions to operate after fair value reporting failure
The regulator has deemed the broker ‘not a fit and proper person to conduct regulated activities’ after ignoring fair value questionnaire request from 2022
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NewsEx-LSE leader joins Hiscox as new CTO for London market
’His experience and expertise will be key to delivering on our ambitions,’ says chief executive
