Industry Segments: Brokers Page 26 / 59
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- October 16 2023
Howden secures US$608m of Lloyd’s capacity for MGA tech startups
Howden Ventures has capacity provided by Lloyd’s underwriters, including Tokio Marine Kiln, Chaucer and Liberty Specialty Markets.
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- October 16 2023
WTW ropes in Jill Comley-Forbes as New Zealand country head
She takes over from Michael Brown, who will take up a new role focused on client-facing work.
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- October 13 2023
Envest snaps up majority stake in London Australia Underwriting
LAUW, a Sydney-based MGA, writes over US$20m of GWP in professional and financial lines through Lloyd’s syndicates.
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- October 9 2023
Envest acquires majority stake in Brisbane MGA Insuret
Founder Jason McDonnell will continue to remain a co-owner and managing director of the fleet business specialist.
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- October 6 2023
Steadfast expands into the US with US$55m broker agency buy
The Australian broker has bought the ISU Group, which has 239 independent members across 43 US states controlling more than US$6.5bn in premiums.
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- October 5 2023
Thailand’s Rabbit Care Broker acquires local peer EasyCompare
BTS Group-owned business has added around 30,000 new customers through this acquisition to leverage its extensive product portfolio.
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- October 5 2023
Miller signs Thai energy partnership with Central Insurance Services
Central will offer local servicing and Miller will provide help with consulting, risk engineering, reinsurance placement and claims.
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- October 5 2023
Guy Carpenter hires Swiss Re’s Blake Dimitrijevic as APAC head of capital advisory
Hong Kong-based Dimitrijevic will report to chief executive Tony Gallagher.
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- October 4 2023
Aon to acquire former Indian JV partner Global Insurance Brokers
Upon completion, the broker will transition to Aon’s brand and operating model, under the leadership of Jon Pipe.
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- October 3 2023
AIG’s Toni Ferrier to take over as Marsh McLennan New Zealand CEO
Ferrier, who is chief executive of AIG New Zealand, will lead the broking and consulting group's businesses across the country and serve as president of Marsh New Zealand.
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- October 3 2023
AB Comsure acquires Brisbane broker CE McDonald
Following this acquisition, the combined entity’s annual gross written premium will be around US$96m.
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- October 2 2023
Howden renames Asian specialist arm as it unveils global rebrand
IPG Howden, the group's Asian high-net-worth life insurance broker, will be renamed Howden Private Wealth.
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- October 2 2023
Australia’s GI brokers saw 11.4% increase in H1 GWP
The broking sector, which continues its consolidation trend, controlled US$11.9bn of premiums, according to APRA data.
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- September 29 2023
Hong Kong’s Nova Insurance posts 10.8% FY revenue growth
The broker saw an uplift in PI and trade credit lines and reported revenues of US$14.1m during the year until the end of June.
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- September 28 2023
Gallagher Re takes Guy Carpenter’s Linda Purnama to lead Indonesia
Singapore-based Purnama joins the broker from her previous role as GC's managing director covering Vietnam and the Philippines.
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- September 20 2023
Miller rolls out APAC treaty team with Lockton Re raid
The team led by Richard Broad will see Bruce Ford and Pei Nee Goi join him in Singapore, while Jo Garnett and Hui Sin Low join in Malaysia.
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- September 20 2023
Steadfast’s Insurance Brands adds Peacock Insurance to its fold
The New South Wales-based brokerage specialises in heavy transport, earthmoving insurance and marine and logistics coverage.
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- September 20 2023
CIB’s chairman Alex Yip eyes GBA opportunities for Hong Kong’s specialty market
Since transitioning away from being a self-regulatory body, the Confederation of Insurance Brokers is focusing on redeveloping the city as a ‘key hub’ for the Asian (re)insurance sector.
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- September 19 2023
Aon names Cathryn Neo as Asia associate director, transaction solutions
Singapore-based Neo, a former legal practice partner, takes charge of the broker's litigation and contingent risks business in the region.
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- September 19 2023
What explains Singapore’s quiet broker M&A market?
While there has been some activity around the fringes over the last 12 months, organic growth appears more attractive.
