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CMA reverses Copart merger decision after industry support
Having originally raised competition concerns, the Competition and Markets Authority appears to have completed a u-turn on its findings around Copart’s acquisition of Green Parts Specialist Holdings Ltd (formerly Hills Motors).
The Insurance Charities seeks industry support for its awareness campaign
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to leave people feeling the pinch, The Insurance Charities is asking for help so it can reach those in need.
Luko joins Admiral; Stubben Edge launches capital arm; Aspen appoints reinsurance CUO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Who wants to be a DLG CEO?
Editor’s View: It is approaching six months since Penny James, Direct Line Group’s CEO “stepped down” from the role, but who could be in line to take over?
Big Interview: PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus
After 45 years in insurance – seven of those at the helm of PIB – Brendan McManus has no plans to stop anytime soon.
Jensten and Hiscox partner; Aston Lark buys HNW book; Axa XL appoints reinsurance CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
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”.
Ardonagh in double swoop; UK General rebrands; SRG launches in Europe
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments, and strategic moves of the week.
Former chief actuary of RSA Ireland banned for five years
Central Bank Ireland issued prohibition notice to Martin Ryan, former chief actuary at RSA Insurance Ireland.
Causes for concern for renewable energy insurers
Analysis: Harry Curtis explores the challenges facing the renewables insurance market and why smaller wind turbines installed over a decade ago are giving providers cause for concern.
Hiscox partners with Verisk; RSA launches carers’ policy & QBE restructures trade credit team
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
SMEs focus on economic concerns as climate change fails to make priority list
Aviva’s third annual risk report has found that SMEs remain unconcerned with climate change, as economic turmoil continues to dominate.
Aviva reshuffles claims legal panel; Minster Law partners with AA; Flood Re adds a NED
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Regulator raises concerns over Copart's purchase of Hills Motor
The Competition and Markets Authority has ruled that the purchase could cause a ‘significant lessening of competition’ in the UK salvage market.
For the record: Lemonade joins the ABI; Lexis Nexis expands to Ireland; Jensten acquires Bennetts
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
PIB appoints deputy CEO and underwriting and Europe executives
Broker PIB has made a raft of senior appointments, recruiting from Aon and Amwins Global Risks as well as promoting internally, as it prepares to double in size through its next stage of growth.
Interview: Ken Norgrove, RSA
Harry Curtis spoke to Ken Norgrove, RSA UK and international CEO, about life after being acquired by Intact, winning over brokers and the insurer’s technology overhaul.
Aercap names AIG and Lloyd’s in $3.5bn lawsuit over planes seized by Russian airlines
Aircraft leasing giant Aercap has launched a $3.48bn (£2.93bn) lawsuit against its insurers as it seeks to recoup losses incurred by the seizure of 141 planes by Russian airlines following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.
EY predicts motor NCR of 113.8% in 2022; Geo buys Lorega; Konsileo secures Series A funding; and ex-Fresh trio launch new broker
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
FCA fines JLT £7.8m; Acrisure acquires Russell Scanlan; Clear Group buys Pro Aktive; Howden Group creates start-up hub and Instanda raises $45m
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Kirsten Early, McLarens
After a year in the role, Kirsten Early global head of third-party administration at Mclarens, tells Post about how the role of TPAs is evolving and McLarens ambitions for its TPA offering.
Data Analysis: Q1 results round-up - Aviva, Beazley, Direct Line, Hastings, Hiscox, Lancashire and Sabre
Insurance Post rounds up the first tranche of quarter one results from a host of major insurers.
Richard Taylor named CEO as HDI restructures in UK & Ireland
HDI Global and HDI Global Specialty will be aligned under one leadership structure, with Richard Taylor as UK & Ireland CEO.
Prestige-owned broker Stroll launches with £5m investment
Prestige Insurance Holdings invest a further £2m in new digital broker platform emphasising ‘slick’ user experience.