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Allianz takes aim at underinsured SMEs
Allianz is launching a data initiative designed to reduce the number of SMEs that are underinsured.
Interview: Lyndon Wood, Moorhouse Group
Lyndon Wood is an author, TV presenter and entrepreneur behind the largest independent insurance broker in Wales.
Carole Nash was ‘target consumer brand’ for Ardonagh, says Ross
Motorcycle broker Carole Nash was a longstanding acquisition target for Ardonagh, the group's CEO said
Ardonagh adjusted Ebitda up 19.7% in Q3
The Ardonagh Group posted adjusted Ebitda of £ 79.1m in the first nine months of 2017, a 19.7% rise year-on-year.
Ignition Select boss sees another company go into liquidation
Exclusive: The director of failed Ipswich broker Ignition Select has seen another of his companies placed into voluntary liquidation.
Brokers withheld premiums from Enterprise MGA after insurer's collapse
Exclusive: Brokers withheld premiums from Enterprise’s failed managing general agent in the wake of the insurer’s collapse.
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Winners
The leading lights of underwriting gathered last night at Post’s annual Underwriting Service Awards. The winners are below:
Jelf & Bluefin's Phil Barton on getting back to organic growth
Brokers must get back to their roots of being pillars in the community to achieve organic growth, says Phil Barton, group CEO at Jelf.
Lycetts appoints Charles Foster as CEO
Lycetts has appointed Charles Foster as CEO, subject to regulatory approval.
GRP appoints Graeme Lalley as CIO
Broker investment vehicle Global Risk Partners has appointed Graeme Lalley chief information officer.
Zoopla owner makes failed bid for Go Compare
Go Compare has rejected an offer from Zoopla owner ZPG worth roughly £460m.
Cass-Stephens acquires D Paxman Insurances
Gloucester based Cass-Stephens has acquired commercial broker D Paxman Insurances, its seventh acquisition in the last 15 years.
Direct Group claims director Russell Crewe takes Towergate role in reshuffle
Direct Group claims director Russell Crewe has taken interim responsibility for claims servicing at Towergate Underwriting.
GRP-backed Alan & Thomas makes first deal
Alan & Thomas has acquired Commercial and General Insurance, its first acquisition since being bought by GRP less than two weeks ago.
This Week in Post: Winter wine and Amazon advances
This week I attended a briefing on hostage negotiation skills organised by an underwriting association and a wine tasting hosted by a rehabilitation provider.
FCA broker probe ‘could benefit London insurers’
An official investigation into the wholesale insurance broker market could cut rising costs for London market insurers, Fitch Ratings said.
Swinton's Richard Beaven on why insurance must pick up the pace on diversity
While certain sectors of the insurance sector are advancing at a pace, Richard Beaven, distribution director at Swinton Group, urges swifter movement on diversity.
Nugent Santé partners with mental health specialists
Preston-based health insurance specialist Nugent Santé has partnered with mental health and safety specialists Mente Health.
Ex-Jelf boss Worrell replaces Deakin at Towergate-owner Ardonagh
Rob Worrell will replace Janice Deakin as CEO of insurance broking at Towergate-owner Ardonagh.
Bollington Wilson Group set for acquisitions in 2018
Bollington are set to make several acquisitions in the next 18 months following the group’s merger with Wilsons.
New add-ons provider aims to dispel 'Mickey Mouse' image, says founder Paul Muir
The founder of One Answer Network and One Answer Insurance is poised to roll out a new business that aims to remove the “Mickey Mouse” stigma of add-ons. With another lead generation start-up waiting in the wings.
FCA launches wholesale broker sector market study
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a market study “to assess how competition is working” in the wholesale insurance broker sector.
Higos marks third acquisition with Mellerups
Higos has acquired shooting and field sports specialists, Mellerup’s General Insurances, for an undisclosed sum.
MGAA'S Peter Staddon on giving young entrepreneurs a hand up 'the greasy pole'
The insurance industry can sometimes be slow to embrace change but Peter Staddon, managing director at the Managing General Agents’ Association, says it's time to help young professionals on their journey.