All articles by Katie Scott – Page 53
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NewsBirrell Group buys commercial broker in second acquisition this month
The purchase signals Birrell Group’s ambition to ‘build out our Midlands footprint’ since becoming GRP’s regional hub
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NewsSedgwick appoints new UK broker business development director
The new hire will oversee and support Sedgwick’s broker partners based in the Midlands and the south of the UK
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NewsABI signs Race at Work Charter as it launches two-year inclusion strategy
Around 32 of the association’s insurer members have also committed to the Race at Work Charter
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FeaturesBroker Scheme Focus: FCA test case result has ‘amplified’ impact on broker schemes
Insurance Times speaks to experts across the sector to find out how broker schemes will be affected by the recent test case verdict on the interpretation of business interruption policy wordings for Covid-19 claims
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NewsBirrell Group makes first acquisition since becoming GRP’s Midlands hub
The business has bought a Northampton-based commercial broker
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NewsFCA pricing report paves way for ‘exciting and innovative time’ within insurance
Insurers need to start pinpointing their USPs in order to differentiate their services following the FCA’s steer from a heavy price focus to fair value says data insight firm
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News AnalysisPrice comparison websites ‘could be the real loser’ from FCA’s fair pricing report
Insurance Times explores how the regulator’s proposed measures to mitigate price walking could have an adverse effect on the use of price comparison websites
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NewsMotor premiums rise by 0.1% as Covid measures are eased
However, data insight firm believes that prices in this market will fluctuate until the coronavirus pandemic comes to an end
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NewsCost of incorrect Covid clean for credit hire ‘could be somebody’s life’
Legal director responds to industry observations around increased credit hire costs linked to the Covid-19 pandemic
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NewsFCA test case appeal confirmed for Supreme Court
However Ecclesiastical and Zurich have bowed out, while Qatar Insurance Company Europe has been denied the right to intervene
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NewsManchester Underwriting Management buys portfolio renewal rights from PI MGA
MUM boosts underwriting team with the acquisition, which includes a new Scotland office
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NewsOneglobal announces new executive director
The new hire has more than 30 years of industry experience
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NewsArdonagh buys specialist retail broker
Both parties describe the deal as a ‘great opportunity for us all’
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NewsNFU Mutual confirms new group chief exec as Sinclair steps down
Current boss Sinclair plans to ‘hand over the baton’ on his retirement at the end of March 2021
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NewsPIB Group completes nationwide rebrand
Around 11 brokers within its speciality division will now operate as PIB Insurance Brokers
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IT InterviewMike Keating takes ‘relentless engagement’ approach to new MGAA role
The association’s new managing director explains his leadership priorities and highlights the key challenges MGAs need to keep on their radars
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NewsBrokers urged to confirm that public liability policies cover Legionnaires’ disease
CII society produces good practice guide as vacant offices fill despite illness risk
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NewsPen Underwriting makes trio of senior appointments
All roles will be effective from November, including two newly created positions
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NewsHowden to acquire solicitors’ professional indemnity broker
The deal will see the broker represent more than 1,000 UK law firms for professional indemnity cover
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NewsFCA files ‘leapfrog’ appeal application to the Supreme Court for BI test case
Despite believing that the judges’ verdict earlier this month was clear, the regulator has filed its application as a precautionary measure
