News

Optio Group Completes on European MGA Deal

Quick note on an Optio acquisition deal; Optio Group, a leading specialty MGA, today announces the completion of its acquisition of Netherlands and Brussels based MGA Den Hartigh Beheer & Exploitatie B.V., first announced in […]

InsureTech

Lumera Working With PNO Media on Pension Scheme Migration

The latest from Lumera; Lumera, a leading insurtech company dedicated to the digital transformation of the European Life and Pensions industry, has signed an agreement with PNO Media to provide a SaaS policy administration solution. […]

News

Deals: Brown & Brown is Buying Quintes Holding

The latest deal by Brown & Brown for you; J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), Aquiline Capital Partners, Gijsbert van de Nieuwegiessen and the management ownership team of Quintes […]

Technology

Zero Eyes Gets Green Light on Lloyd’s Lab Program

This is an interesting tech development, as AI is used to search for guns at security gates or barriers – without actually frisking a suspect. Could save lives in many situations. Here’s the word; ZeroEyes, […]

Global insurance trends

Netherlands Offers Potential Growth, Says GlobalData Report

Latest report from GlobalData; The Dutch general insurance industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from EUR70.8 billion ($72.3 billion) in 2023 to EUR92.4 billion ($97.0 billion) in […]

News

Fat Bottomed Bikes? No Thanks Says Netherlands Touring Club

OK, IE is playing about here, it’s actually fat tyred bikes that are becoming uninsurable in the Netherlands – not Queen classics. Although that could also be true. No, the ANWB, the largest bicycle touring […]

Motor Insurance

Heading For a Ferry Port? Check You’re Insured Abroad

If you are heading for the Channel Tunnel or a ferry port, then it’s good to work through this checklist. Foreign Police love nothing better than issuing an on-the-spot fine for any rule infringement. Seriously, […]