Sedgwick appoints new managing directors in UK
Claims and risk management firm Sedgwick has appointed Stephen Kerr and Steve Whetter as managing directors for its UK operations. Kerr, who most recently served as director of Sedgwick’s home...
View ArticleMeet the finalists of the Personal Injury Awards 2019
Dozens of leading lights from the personal injury sector in the UK have been named as finalists of the Personal Injury Awards 2019. The finalists will have to wait until 27 November to find out whether...
View ArticleAA adds Aviva to broker panel for motor
The AA has added Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, to its broker panel for motor insurance. Aviva is the first external insurer to join the AA motor panel, which includes many of the UK’s leading...
View ArticleDiamond to lead group claims function at Beazley
Beazley has promoted Beth Diamond to group head of claims in the US. Diamond, who is currently head of third-party complex claims, will succeed Anthony Hobkinson, who is retiring in February 2020....
View ArticleSmithers Purslow acquires Byrom Clark Roberts
East Midlands consulting engineering and surveying firm Smithers Purslow has acquired its northern and Wales-based counterpart Byrom Clark Roberts. Smithers Purslow employs 70 staff in Glaston, London,...
View ArticleMarsh appoints head of Manchester office
Marsh has appointed Mark Mansfield as head of the Manchester office, giving him responsibility for corporate clients in the region. Marsh’s corporate division provides insurance broking, risk advisory...
View ArticleHSBC UK offers ‘switchable’ subscription-based insurance
HSBC UK has launched a new flexible insurance product that offers seven switchable covers in one subscription. With Select and Cover, HSBC UK customers can choose between mobile phone, gadget, home...
View ArticleCost of motor repair rises this year
The overall cost of motor repair rose 4% in the first half of 2019, with fixes for all makes and models reaching £1,919, according to an analysis of the UK car body repair market. Independent research...
View ArticleBIBA receives over 700,000 enquiries from older motorists
More than 700,000 enquiries for motor and travel insurance from older people have been made to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) as a result of the signposting initiative put in place...
View ArticleCover Genius raises funding for further expansion
Cover Genius, the insurance distribution platform provider, is eyeing further growth across the UK, US and into Asia following a $10 million (£7.77 million) funding round. The round was led by King...
View ArticleBought By Many partner FirstVet receives €18.5 million in investment
Swedish startup FirstVet, which launched in the UK earlier this year and partnered with Bought By Many, has closed an €18.5 million (£15.95 million) funding round. London-based OMERS Ventures led the...
View ArticleRadius Payment Solutions acquires The Burley Group
Radius Payment Solutions, a global solutions provider to the small and medium fleet sector, has acquired commercial insurance broker The Burley Group. Owner of Kinesis and UK Fuels, the 1.2 million...
View ArticleRoad Runner launches new online platform for brokers
Motor trade insurer Road Runner has launched a new online platform for its broking partners. The portal is designed to not only allow brokers to access vehicle management, but also assist with admin...
View ArticleDavies extends international drive to Ireland
Davies is continuing its 2019 acquisition spree with the purchase of Dublin-based loss adjuster Thornton Group. Thornton is a multi-line claims adjusting and third-party administration (TPA) business...
View ArticlePool Re launches risk management unit
Government-backed terrorism reinsurer Pool Re has launched a specialist unit dedicated to sharing risk awareness, modelling and management information and best practice with member insurers and their...
View ArticleFloods could cost at least £80 million in losses—PwC
The recent floods affecting parts of Northern England could see insurers pay out between £80 million and £120 million to cover claims for both people’s homes and affected businesses, according to PwC....
View ArticleRAC takes a stake in Wrisk
The RAC has become a strategic investor in London-based insurtech company Wrisk following the pair’s partnership on the development of a new mileage-based car insurance product. The RAC and Wrisk are...
View ArticleAllianz Insurance targets mid-corporates with new cyber offering
Allianz Insurance has released a new cyber proposition that provides mid-corporate businesses with comprehensive cover and access to prevention support and incident response services. Cyber Select...
View ArticleDirect Line Group partners with car subscription service Drover
Direct Line Group has partnered with car subscription service Drover to insure its consumer vehicle base. Under the partnership, NIG’s fleet insurance policy will be integrated with Drover’s online...
View ArticlePlum takes control of claims with single dedicated service
Home insurance managing general agent (MGA) Plum Underwriting has consolidated its outsourced claims operations into a single streamlined service. Plum has replaced its panel of five independent...
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