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Home insurance premiums tick up by less than inflation at 6%
The average price paid for a combined buildings and contents home insurance policy in the first quarter of 2023 was £315, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Industry must work together to tackle recruitment challenges - Davies Group
Director of Davies Learning Solutions at Davies Group, Carolyn Blunt, has urged the insurance industry to come together to help tackle recruitment challenges.
Middle hails organic growth at Ageas in long-term broker personal lines strategy
“We are growing organically in the continuing personal lines business. The go forward business,” Ant Middle, Ageas UK CEO has told Insurance Age.
FCA survey data tracks 13% of consumers cut back on insurance due to cost-of-living crisis
More than six million people cut or cancelled insurance cover in the six months to January 2023 to save money in the cost-of-living crisis, the Financial Conduct Authority has calculated.
Only 27% of brokers implementing Net Zero plans
Research by Aviva has revealed that only 27% of brokers are actively implementing Net Zero plans. However, the figure has risen from 17% in 2022.
Allianz seeks to move closer to brokers with new financial lines team in three regional hubs
Allianz Commercial has formed a financial lines team focusing solely on directors & officers cover and professional indemnity propositions.
Blog: Who will replace Steve White as Biba CEO?
Seven days on from Steve White dropping the biggest Biba Conference bombshell since Boris Johnson announced he was running for the Tory leadership, Jonathan Swift considers who might be among the early front runners to replace White as the trade body’s CEO.
Melissa Collett leaves the CII
Executive director for professional standards at the Chartered Insurance Institute, Melissa Collett, is leaving this month after more than five years in the role.
Ex-Hiscox UK boss Thaker joins rival insurer in bid to woo regional brokers
Bob Thaker has joined Sompo International to help boost its proposition to brokers across the UK.
Howden in management restructure as broking CEO retires
Howden will streamline its management structure with all the major divisions reporting to CEO David Howden.
Specialist Risk Group snaps up TLO Risk Services
SRG has added to its professional lines capability with the purchase of TLO Risk Services for an undisclosed sum.
Peter Cullum says there is 'less private equity' capital around as his firm nears £200m GWP
The Broker Investment Group founder Peter Cullum has revealed that his business is on target for £200m gross written premium.
UK Broker Awards Q&A video: Clegg Gifford CEO Toby Clegg
At the 2022 UK Broker Awards Clegg Gifford won the Claims Team of the Year and overall Broker of the Year awards.
Aviva boss David Martin on empowering branches for brokers and delivering growth
Aviva delivered 200 authority and licence changes for underwriters dealing with brokers in just the first quarter of 2023, as it pushed ahead on empowering branches, managing director of UKGI distribution & SME David Martin has told Insurance Age.
The Broker Investment Group takes minority stake in Bedford broker
The Broker Investment Group has taken a 49% stake in Mayfair Insurance & Mortgage Consultants.
Konsileo appoints 100th broker
Fast-growing commercial brokerage Konsileo has appointed its 100th broker as its run rate gross written premium tops £40m.
2023 UK Broker Awards deadline this Friday
With a deadline of 19 May you have just days left to get your entries in for the 2023 UK Broker Awards.
Italian insurer adds to UK broking motor woes with capacity cut
Italian insurer Unipol has scaled back in the UK motor insurance market, constricting capacity further for brokers.
RSA survey pinpoints broker challenge of clients amending or cancelling insurance in light of economic uncertainty
More than three quarters of brokers have seen clients change policies in the past six months as they prepare for further economic uncertainty, according to research by RSA.
RSA looks to add 200 more brokers in a year
RSA has set a target of adding 200 more brokers to its portfolio within the next 12 months according to sales and distribution director, Alex Hardy.
Time to “bust that lack of talent myth”, says Idex Consulting CEO
The CEO of Idex Consulting, Matt Green, has stressed that there is no lack of talent in the insurance industry, and that recruitment challenges often lie with employers.
Broking Success: Staying in a positive mindset
Operations director at amb Insurance Services, Peter Lycett, spoke with Sophie Locke-Cooper about why he has remained in insurance, and the importance of getting your culture right.
Chubb Climate+ rolls out renewable energy projects product
Chubb Climate+ has launched a packaged insurance solution in the UK that is designed to support the growth of alternative and renewable energy projects; mainly onshore wind and ground-mounted photovoltaic solar.
MGAA to survey members on two-year plan as trade body reaches 200 milestone
The Managing General Agents’ Association will be opening a survey for members next week to help create the next two-year strategic plan for the trade body, CEO Mike Keating has confirmed.