United Kingdom News

Avanti Offers Bespoke Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance for the Over-50s Market

Northampton, UK, February 8, 2018- Avanti Travel Insurance offers one of the most comprehensive annual multi-trip policy packages designed specifically for the over-50s market available in the UK. Avanti has a long-standing reputation for excellence providing bespoke cover for senior …

Multi Award-Winning Telematics Company, The Floow, Brings Unique Coaching and Reward Services to the US Insurance Market

Sheffield, UK, September 8, 2017- Insurance telematics innovator, The Floow, is bringing its industry leading approach to the US market with the launch of its unique FloowCoach program and Rewards Services App at Connected Car Insurance USA (CCIU) on the …

Multi-Award Winning Telematics Innovator, The Floow, Opens First US Office

Sheffield, UK, September 7, 2017- UK based telematics innovator, The Floow, has announced the opening of its first US office in Detroit as it brings its industry leading approach to capturing and analysing mobility data to North America, the largest …

UK Prime Minister May Seeks Early Election to End Brexit Divisions

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said she will seek an early election on June 8, in an unexpected gamble aimed at strengthening her hand going into talks on leaving the European Union. The surprise statement came less than a month …

UK Opens National Cyber Security Centre; MGA Sciemus Comments

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) was officially launched this week – a government sponsored organization that is focused on improving the UK’s cyber security and cyber resilience. The NCSC will use its new offices in Victoria, London “to …

PwC Appoints Delbridge as London Market Insurance leader

Paul Delbridge has taken on the role of London market insurance leader at PwC. Delbridge is a partner with 30 years’ experience at the firm, including three years in New York, almost all of which has been spent in the …

Telematics-Based Car Policies in UK Exceed 750,000 for 1st Time in 2016

The number of live telematics policies in the UK exceeded three quarters of a million for the first time in 2016, according to annual research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA). The BIBA survey includes information from the leading …

Brexit Cost Implications to Weigh on UK Re/Insurers: A.M. Best Report

The cost implications of the loss of passporting rights after the UK exits the European Union will weigh on re/insurers, as will any resultant economic downturn. However, A.M. Best does not anticipate taking any rating actions as a result of …

PwC Names Bichard as UK Insurance Leader, Succeeding Howe

PwC has appointed Jim Bichard to lead its 1,000-person strong UK insurance practice. Bichard succeeds Jonathan Howe, who has led the practice since 2013. Bichard, who has led PwC’s London Market and Broking team since April 2013, has been with …

South Africa’s Rand Merchant Acquires 30% of UK Motor Insurer Hastings

South Africa’s Rand Merchant Investment Holdings ramped up its presence in the British insurance market on Wednesday with the purchase of a 30 percent stake in Hastings, driving the UK firm’s shares to 2-1/2 month highs. Hastings, which listed just …