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Zego enters France and Belgium following $42m raise
Zego has struck up a deal with e-scooter start-up Dott, which will see it enter the French and Belgian markets for the first time.
CRL deadline to transfer Alpha policies pushed back again as talks continue
CRL is making “good progress” in talks to move its Alpha policyholders over to another insurer and has seen its deadline pushed back.
Blog: How you can make a difference by supporting Alzheimer's Society at the 2019 BIAs
Every three seconds across the world, someone develops dementia. With this in mind Benedict Burke, chief client officer, global client development, Crawford & Company, explains why you should get behind Insurance United Against Dementia at the 2019…
Danish regulator disputes Gefion’s reported 130% solvency ratio, dropping it to 105%
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has pegged Gefion’s solvency ratio as just 105% at May 2019, rather than the 130% the company has claimed.
BGC recruits Willis' Smaje to head aerospace brokerage
BGC has appointed Philip Smaje as CEO of its global aviation and space reinsurance brokerage.
Scammers used UK General's name to target unwary consumers
A clone firm has been masquerading as UK General, the Financial Conduct Authority has warned.
CRL identifes potential alternative insurer to take on Alpha policyholders after missed deadline
BCR Legal Group appointed representative CRL failed to find an insurer to take on its Alpha policies by the May deadline set by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, but it has been given more time as the firm has a replacement in its sights.
Roundtable: Digital Transformation – to what extent has hype turned into action?
While the topic of digital transformation has been around for the past decade, consultancies continue to warn that further transformation is required. Post, in association with Marklogic, held a roundtable with senior figures from the insurance industry,…
Price Forbes launches security risks practice
The Ardonagh Group’s Price Forbes has launched a security risks practice, as JLT staff move to the broker.
Analysis: The future of pricing - Tightening the noose
The dual pricing noose is slowly tightening around the insurance industry’s neck. Its laudable attempts to escape from the regulatory hangman seem increasingly futile as the pressure is mounting on the Financial Conduct Authority to take action.
GRP's County Group buys Stoke broker
GRP-owned County Group has acquired Stoke-based broker Eric Rawlins & Company, which specialises in contractors, property owners, business and fleet risks.
FCA warns of unauthorised motor broker
An unauthorised car insurance broker has been targeting customers in the UK, the regulator has warned.
Seventeen Group buys Essex broker
Seventeen Group has bought Essex-based broker Graybrook, for an undisclosed sum.
The Post Claims Awards 2019: Full list of winners
Who won what at last night's Post Claims Awards?
Zurich and Travelers discussed digital hype and legacy benefits during Post webinar
Given the hype around digital you might be excused for thinking that you need to re-platform everything, rip out what you currently have - and start again - to remain relevant in the modern insurance market.
Three directors out as Policy Expert buys loss-making Sure Thing
Policy Expert has bought motor insurance business Sure Thing for an undisclosed sum.
GRP broker acquires Thomas Cook
GRP-owned broker Sagars has bought Lancashire-based engineering and entertainment broker Thomas Cook & Son.
Honcho secures investment from Maven
Maven Capital Partners has invested £750,000 in a disruptive car insurance platform Honcho, to support the business in launching the product nationally.
Guy Carpenter suspends senior boss following harassment claims
Exclusive: A senior boss at Marsh sister company Guy Carpenter has been suspended over “rude and offensive” comments about a female member of staff.
Broker Network parent gears up for new round of acquisitions
Broker Network’s parent Bravo Group is set to agree an £80m loan facility with a major global bank that will spur its next round of acquisitions, beginning in the second half of 2019.
CII launches historic website as Insurance Museum project gathers momentum
Exclusive: The working group looking into the feasibility of an insurance museum in the Square Mile has rejected the idea of hosting exhibits within the new Museum of London in favour of a stand-alone site, should there be enough interest.
Hiscox's Ben Walter on why insurance needs a digital turbo charge
Digital transformation is urgently needed to make our industry faster and more efficient, says Ben Walter of Hiscox Global Retail
Stubben Edge looks to growth after £1.2m investment led by Saracens chairman
Exclusive: Tech firm and managing general agent Stubben Edge is seeking growth after a £1.2m raise led by Saracens chairman Nigel Wray and analyst Eamonn Flanagan.
FCA issues warning over clone broker
A clone broker is operating under the name Wentworth Insurance Brokers, the Financial Conduct Authority has warned.