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Deals: Gallagher Buys Swiss Based Art Broker

Gallagher today announced it has acquired Switzerland-based fine art insurance broker, accurART. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. accurART, a market-leader in Switzerland, specialises in insurance for private art collections, museums, galleries and for fine […]

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Provenance Signs Deal With Redline Specialist Cars

Provenance Insurance Brokers (Provenance) has signed a major new deal with car retail group Redline Specialist Cars, the UK’s largest independent supercar, prestige & performance car specialist, based in North Yorkshire. Provenance CEO Jason Connon […]

Insurance Brokers

Actuarial Standards in Focus in New IFoA Review

Latest from the IFoA; Actuaries advising sponsors of UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes don’t always focus on articulating the sponsor’s objectives and clearly communicating how they relate to funding advice. That’s one of the […]

Insurance Brokers

Ecclesiastical Issues Advice on HNW Home Office Risks

New research commissioned by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has revealed two in five (39%) crimes experienced by high net worth clients happened in home offices during the past 12 months. With rising inflation and the cost […]

Insurance Brokers

HNW Clients Want More Home Security Advice

New research commissioned by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has revealed one in two high net worth clients (51%) believe they would benefit from more crime and security risk guidance from their insurer or insurance broker, presenting […]

Insurance Brokers

Survey Reveals People Value Person Broker Support

What is the future for HNW brokers? Maybe a clue can be found in this release from Singlife with Aviva, which suggests not everyone wants a 100% automated digital experience. A recent wealth management study […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Levies Huge Fine on Julius Baer International. Bigly

The latest from the FCA; Louise Whitestone, Thomas Seiler and Gustavo Raitzin have referred their Decision Notices to the Upper Tribunal where they will each present their respective cases. The Upper Tribunal will then determine […]

Global insurance trends

GlobalData Looks at Singapore Growth Prospects

Latest market snapshot from GlobalData. Interestingly, the FT reported recently that the wealthy in China who are finding life difficult under constant Covid related lockdowns are relocating to Singapore. This could open the door for […]