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News AnalysisRSA’s UK&I business ‘is absolutely on track’ despite being ‘heavily impacted by Covid’
Chief executive Scott Egan says he is ‘really excited’ by RSA’s acquisition and that broker partnerships are ‘key to our success’
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NewsJensten Group buys Wiltshire-based broker
The deal forms part of the company’s buy and build growth strategy
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NewsGeneral insurance market faces ‘fundamental changes’ – EY’s Tony Sault
Tony Sault, EY’s head of general insurance, tells Insurance Times what challenges the insurance industry might face over the next few years following the fallout from the pandemic, the Supreme Court business interruption case and the FCA’s pricing review
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NewsGRP buys Ipswich-based broker
The broker will remain as a standalone business, but hopes to now target substantial growth as part of GRP
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NewsAviva to exit Turkey
The transaction is expected to complete this year, but is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approval
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NewsAston Lark expands construction offering with new industry buys
Group chief executive says the firm’s latest purchases will help it continue to ‘grow in construction insurance’
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NewsAviva approves €3.2bn sale of its French business
Aviva’s capital and liquidity has been strengthened with an increase in excess capital of around £2.1bn
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IT InterviewA-Plan and Howden Group partnership ‘is very much around growth opportunity’
A-Plan’s group chief executive says the acquisition ‘just makes great sense’ because the broker operates ‘in a market where Howden are just very underweight’
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News AnalysisAllianz Holdings describes communication with brokers as ‘great success over 2020’
Chief executive says virtual methods have allowed the insurer to stay in touch with brokers ‘to a greater extent’
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News AnalysisL&G acquisition offers ‘really good opportunities for future growth’ says LV=GI boss
Plus, the FCA’s proposed changes around pricing will mark ‘a significant change event’ for personal lines insurers says LV=GI chief executive
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NewsAston Lark reveals two new acquisitions
The two acquisitions bring 30,000 policyholders into the Aston Lark Group and over £50m in annual premiums
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NewsTechnology will continue to drive M&A – Clyde and Co
The law firm says that technology will continue to be a key feature of deals in the coming year
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NewsLV=GI confirms 300 redundancies following staff consultation
The redundancies are part of LV=GI’s broader restructuring plans, which aim to integrate L&G General Insurance into the business
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Sponsored Content2021, a year of opportunity – Nexus
In the January-February issue, Colin Thompson, Nexus Underwriting Management’s group chief executive tells Insurance Times how those businesses that learnt from the challenges of 2020 will be one step ahead this year
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NewsAllianz Insurance sees 5.6% drop in GWP due to Covid-19 impact
The insurer says the total impact of coronavirus-related business interruption claims is £175m, net of reinsurance
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NewsRock Insurance Group reveals new underwriting agency
The underwriting agency looks forward to building successful broker partnerships
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NewsM&A set to soar in 2021 – Clyde and Co
In the law firm’s report released yesterday, it revealed that dealmakers’ appetites have returned after the hit of the pandemic
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NewsGRP inks deal to buy Marsh’s UK Networks business
On completion of the deal, a single brand proposition will be launched called Hedron
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FeaturesAon-WTW merger – a Gordian Knot the market has yet to fully unravel
The $30bn broker mega-merger of Aon and Willis Towers Watson is making slow progress towards completion. However, the market is still struggling to understand what impact it will have for the future
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NewsCGI Insurance completes rebrand as Partners&
Partners& chief executive says CGI was the ‘perfect fit’
