Insurance Brokers

Broker Update: Bollington Completes on Ashgrove Deal

Bollington Insurance is pleased to announce it has completed the purchase of North-West based insurance broker Ashgrove Insurance Services. Trading since 1981, Ashgrove has built a strong reputation in Greater Manchester for providing quality insurance […]

Insurance Brokers

Partnerships: Who, When and Why? The Nuts & Bolts of Product Development

In this first special feature of 2020, Insurance Edge looks at partnerships across the insurance sector. From insurtech start-ups teaming up with big GI players, to software developers working with breakdown or claims specialists to […]

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Allianz Deal Will Give LV= a New Greener Direction in the 2020s

One of the biggest consolidation deals in the UK insurance sector has reached its conclusion, as Allianz Holdings plc has completed the acquisition of the remaining 51 percent of the LV General Insurance Group (LV […]

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Dubai Signs Deal with Lloyd’s and CII, Looks to Set New Standards in 2020

In a deal which highlights the truly global outlook of the UK insurance industry, rather than simply a European one, a new deal has been announced between two long established institutions and Dubai. The aim? […]

Insurance Brokers

GRP Results Show Strong Growth, More to Come in 2020

GRP Group continues to expand and had a very busy 2019, with 18 business acquisitions, operating profit up 173%, plus £800m in gross written premiums over the year. “GRP has again enjoyed an excellent year […]

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Events 2020: Beazley Sponsors Cyber UK Strategy Challenge in February

It’s never too soon to fill up those diary dates in 2020, and anyone interested in cyber insurance should consider checking out the latest trends and tech solutions to email phishing, hacking, business interruption and […]

Life/Health/Critical illness

UK Healthcare Sector Looking Ahead to 2020, Says CNA Hardy

UK healthcare business leaders are predicting a rise in confidence in their businesses’ ability to thrive and prosper in 2020, with a 10% increase in confidence levels predicted by next spring compared to spring this […]

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Ireland: Claims, Compensation & Premiums Analysed by Central Bank

There’s a mixed picture in the motor insurance market across the Republic of Ireland, as claims incidents decrease, admin costs drop slightly, but premiums and settlements continue to rise. The latest report by the Central […]