High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

This week, one of London’s oldest MGAs ceased trading after almost three decades underwriting marine cargo risks.

W.I.S.E. Underwriting Agency announced in a post on its website that administrators had been appointed on 22 June.

• ‘One of the oldest’ MGA’s in London says it has ceased all trading

This week’s second most read story followed the news that protesters have once again made public their opposition to certain insurance activities.

This time, protesters called on insurers to rule out underwriting liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion projects in Southeast Asia’s Coral Triangle.

• Protesters occupy Walkie Talkie building in insurance protest

Readers’ interests were also piqued by Arch Capital Group president Maamoun Rajeh’s warning that frequent job moves can limit career progression.

• Insurance leaders warn young talent against chasing quick pay rises

The fourth most read story of the week updated readers on Markerstudy’s sale of its MGA arm to Saturn Holdings, the parent company of Tradex Insurance Company.

• Markerstudy sells MGA arm as it sharpens focus on retail operation

Finally, this week’s most popular news was rounded out by Clear Group’s appointment of Phil Williams as group chief commercial officer as part of changes to its senior leadership team.

• Clear Group makes senior leadership changes as ex-Aon leader appointed