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PIB cools M&A interest in ‘drying-up’ UK
PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus revealed PIB’s focus on foreign acquisitions over the next five years, with opportunities in the UK “drying up”.
Aon shifting focus to intellectual property cover for SMEs
Head of commercial risk at Aon, Jane Kielty, says commercial customers are moving towards wanting to insure their ideas more than their buildings.
Diary of an Insurer: Markerstudy’s Amanda Fox
Amanda Fox, head of broker management and product governance at Markerstudy Group, strives to overcome industry-wide challenges such as shortage of parts and gets the ideas flowing with a sugar rush.
Insurance veteran Sir David Brewer dies
Sir David Brewer, a former Lord Mayor of the City London and former president of the Insurance Institute of London, has died aged 83.
Best Insurance Employer – 2023 BIA shortlists revealed
We can today reveal the 12 firms that have been shortlisted for the two Best Insurance Employer categories at the 2023 British Insurance Awards.
Insurance Post Podcast: What is driving M&A activity in insurance?
A “flush” of insurance broking businesses has stopped growing, resulting in bosses struggling to figure out how to flourish without investment, according to Peter Blanc, group CEO of Aston Lark and executive chair of Howden.
Media risks in the digital age
Analysis: David Worsfold examines the implications of the Online Safety Bill for insurers of content creators, publishers, website hosts and social media platforms.
Consilium to build specialism division around new hire
Paul Richards, co-chief executive of broker Consilium, shared his plans to build a new cyber, tech and fintech division around Elmore Insurance Broker founder Tom Abbotts.
60 Seconds With... Jon Bethell, Verlingue
Jon Bethell, head of private clients at Verlingue, reveals he is a poker fan and would love to fly an X-wing from Star Wars.
Insurance’s richest figures revealed
Douw Steyn and family are the only famous faces from the world of insurance to make it into the top 100 of this year’s Sunday Times Rich List.
View from the top: Ardonagh Advisory’s Jaime Swindle on the power of connection
Jaime Swindle, CEO of Ardonagh Advisory’s UK commercial MGA, says connections forged at events like last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference can unlock a wealth of opportunities.
Aviva sees uptick in brokers developing ESG plans
Over a quarter of brokers are implementing Net Zero plans, according to research from Aviva.
Ardonagh’s Joe Conway on playing the M&A long game
Joe Conway, head of M&A for Ardonagh Advisory, believes that building trust is the key, and that part of this can mean turning away a potential acquisition and introducing them to another buyer if this is the right thing to do for the broker.
Zurich challenges itself to halve HNW quote times
As Zurich looks to invest further in the high net worth space, head of personal lines and specialties Phil Ost wants to challenge his HNW team to respond to brokers’ quotes within 24 hours
RSA turns to broker networks in pursuit of commercial lines growth
RSA is leaning heavily on its relationships with broker networks as it looks to grow its commercial lines business.
Industry lacks a ‘credible understanding of terrorism in the UK’
The insurance industry needs to brush up on its understanding of terrorism risk ahead of the expected passage of Martyn’s Law next spring, Pool Re has said.
Diary of a Insurer: Aon’s Bethany Jackson
Bethany Jackson, associate director of Aon, begins her working week with jet lag, meets with underwriters online and at Lloyds, and explores ways to foster and promote innovation.
Right Royal challenge facing the insurance industry
Editor's View: Emma Ann Hughes would like to go to a British Insurance Brokers' Association conference where all insurers have risen to the challenge of delivering great customer service.
Applied Systems expands commercial lines; Value Space invests; and Avid opts for Allianz for capacity
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Brokers vote for regulatory stability as top desire
A period of stability with no regulatory or legislative changes topped the wish list among attendees polled at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester yesterday.
View from the top: Why getting personal is key to Consumer Duty compliance
Michelle Bree, chief operating officer at Gallagher, says the Consumer Duty presents a unique opportunity for the industry to get closer to customers and build trust.
FCA flags concerns about 'tick-box' approach to fair value
Insurance firms are applying a ‘tick-box’ approach to fair value assessments, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s director of general insurance Matt Brewis.
FCA urged to tackle unacceptable regulatory burden on brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority has been urged to address the “unacceptably high” regulatory burden faced by insurance brokers.
Biba chief executive announces retirement
Steve White, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers Association, will retire this autumn.