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Howden’s Aston Lark Acquires UK Broker Curtis Marine

August 29, 2023

Via: Insurance Journal

Aston Lark, a Howden company, announced it has acquired Plymouth, UK-based marine insurance broker, Curtis Marine. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Curtis Marine will become part of Howden’s marine practice, trading under the Haven Knox-Johnston name. The […]


Brokers

Venbrook & InterContinental Insurance Brokers bolsters private client services division

August 21, 2023

Via: Reinsurance News

InterContinental Insurance Brokers, LLC, a private client services division of Venbrook Insurance Services, has promoted Christopher D. Tannas to Senior Vice President/ National Director, and Mackenzie Rooney to Vice President. At the same time, the company has also appointed Marie […]


News

World Acquires Wisconsin’s R&S

August 17, 2023

Via: Insurance Journal

World Insurance Associates LLC announced that R&S Insurance Agency, Inc. (“R&S”) of Stoughton, Wisconsin has joined World as of August 1, 2023. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. R&S has been providing insurance products and services to individuals, families […]


Cyber Risks, Risk Management

Cyber insurance – the “emergency service” for victims of cyber incidents

July 24, 2023

Via: Insurance Business

Despite the rapid evolution of the cyber insurance market, it’s still facing a demand-side problem, according to James Burns (pictured), head of cyber strategy at CFC. The relatively low level of cyber awareness among UK SMEs – which account for […]


Brokers

Goldman Sachs still expects double-digit premium growth in reinsurance brokerage

July 14, 2023

Via: Reinsurance News

Analysts at Goldman Sachs still expected reinsurance broking businesses to report double-digit premium growth in the second quarter of 2023, as well as strong results in retail property and casualty (P&C) globally. In a recent report, analysts discuss pricing and […]


Risk Management, Trends

Recruiter delves into global insurance industry recruitment trends

July 13, 2023

Via: Insurance Business

Across the globe, the insurance industry’s talent crunch continues. However, despite recruitment challenges, in certain lines of business many global insurers are expanding, says Graeme Young (pictured above), ANZ director for Eliot Partnership. “I think the overriding feature is the […]


Brokers

Howden expands European footprint with acquisition of two Swiss brokers

June 21, 2023

Via: Reinsurance News

International insurance broker Howden has expanded its footprint its Switzerland following its acquisition of insurance brokers argenius Risk Experts AG (argenius) and RVA Versicherungsbroker AG (RVA). Born Consulting AG, which has been part of Howden Switzerland since 2022, is acquiring […]


Brokers

Marsh McLennan’s Guy Carpenter to Buy Israeli Reinsurance Broker, Re Solutions

May 30, 2023

Via: Insurance Journal

Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance specialist business of Marsh McLennan, announced it will acquire Re Solutions, the leading independent reinsurance broker in Israel. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close later this quarter, were not disclosed. Founded in 2010, […]


Cyber Risks, Risk Management

Relay revolutionizes cyber insurance quotes for brokers

April 28, 2023

Via: Insurance Business

In a Press release, the multi-carrier platform Relay has announced its latest update to help wholesale brokers and retail agents scale their businesses by offering a quick and easy onboarding process. This allows brokers and agents to secure cyber quotes […]


Brokers

BMS to acquire specialist broker, Western United Financial Services

April 19, 2023

Via: Reinsurance News

Specialist insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group has entered into an agreement to acquire West Australian specialist broker Western United Financial Services (WUFS). The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 2002, WUFS offers tailored insurance broking, […]


Cyber Risks, Risk Management

Four things insurers and brokers must know about ChatGPT

April 3, 2023

Via: Insurance Business

As the use of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots becomes more prevalent in the business world, insurers and brokers need to stress the importance of best practices and ask their clients how they plan to adopt these technologies safely. Speaking […]


News

Global insurance M&A activity hits decade high in 2022: Clyde & Co

March 3, 2023

Via: Reinsurance News

Global insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity saw a 10-year high in 2022, though a marked downturn in H2 as economic pressures began to impact investor sentiment has left the outlook for 2023 somewhat mixed, says global law firm Clyde […]


Brokers

Insurance Business unveils America’s top specialist brokers for 2023

February 28, 2023

Via: Insurance Business

Insurance Business has released the list of the America’s top specialist insurance brokers for 2023. The winners of the seventh annual top specialist brokers list possess unique insights and highly developed skill sets tailored to their specialty to help retail […]


Brokers

Broker on diversifying the “male, pale, and stale” insurance workforce

February 8, 2023

Via: Insurance Business

Michael H. Bill and Jon Loftin (pictured right and left, respectively) know that insurance companies are primarily made up of men like them. But they are also conscious that this presents a challenge to the industry. “We go to industry […]


InsurTech

Hiscox partners with reinsurtech Supercede

February 1, 2023

Via: Reinsurance News

Specialist global insurer Hiscox has partnered with reinsurtech software specialist Supercede for all 2023 outwards reinsurance placements. hiscox-logoAccording to the announcement, this partnership will drive operational efficiencies and simplify complex placements for broker partners. Supercede’s reinsurance tools will allow Hiscox […]


Brokers, Financial, Risk Management

AJ Gallagher’s brokerage & risk management units post 16% organic revenue growth in Q4

January 27, 2023

Via: Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broker, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has reported adjusted net earnings of $367.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 within its brokerage operations, which alongside higher earnings in its risk management segment, more than offset […]


Brokers

Acrisure Acquires Affinity Brokers in Scotland

January 18, 2023

Via: Insurance Journal

Acrisure, which operates a global insurance broker, has acquired Affinity Brokers Limited, a commercial insurance broker based in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 2010 by Scott Meechan and Yvonne McKnight, Affinity has a specialty in jewellery and jewellers block. The business […]


Brokers

WTW unveils new strategy in corporate risk and broking

December 20, 2022

Via: Reinsurance News

The North American Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) division of WTW has launched a new strategy that looks to enhance its client proposition through aligning the entire value-chain of internal resources through industry specialisation. A statement from the firm said […]


Brokers, Regulatory / Legal

Court Decides Insurance Broker’s Duty to Inform LLCs About Workers’ Compensation

December 15, 2022

Via: Insurance Journal

What is the duty of an insurance broker in New Jersey to members of a limited liability corporation (LLC) when it comes to workers’ compensation coverage? The New Jersey Supreme Court this week ruled that a broker has a “non-waivable” […]


Brokers

Sammy Free joins Brokerslink as new affiliate

November 14, 2022

Via: Reinsurance News

Brokerslink, a global broking business, has added Sammy Free, an insurance and reinsurance brokerage specialising in surety insurance, to its international network. From its headquarters in Spain, Sammy Free has been dedicated to enabling clients to obtain their guarantees in […]