Mission notches up 25th MGA partner with Carrow launch

A new warranty, accident and health MGA Carrow is set to launch with the backing of Mission Underwriters. The business, which will be led by Ronan Conboy, the former CEO of AmTrust International, pictured, is backed by A- rated capacity via Accelerant and plans to expand into additional lines as part of its broader growth … Read more

Investors favour China post-stimulus, drop positive view on India

The optimism over Chinese stimulus measures has seen investors revising their stance on China. Notably, the upswing in sentiment on China is happening at the expense of India. Further, the surging growth expectations for China has also sent APAC ex-JP outlook to 20-month high, according to a BofA Securities’ Asia fund manager survey. While fund … Read more

Lebecq to join Miller after SRG exit

Miller has appointed Clare Lebecq as chief operating officer following her departure from Specialist Risk Group in September. Insurance Age revealed filings at Companies House showed her directorships including those of Specialist Risk Investments, Miles Smith and managing general agent MX Underwriting ended on 2 September. RelatedClare Lebecq exits SRG  Clare Lebecq has stepped down … Read more

Gujarat government auctions 25 major and 2,280 minor mineral blocks

The Gujarat government has auctioned 25 major and 2,280 minor mineral blocks, with Letters of Intent (LoI) being granted to eligible lease-holders Tuesday to mark the “Entrepreneurship Day”. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel handed LOI to lease-holders and acknowledged the contributions of entrepreneurs to Gujarat’s development journey, stated a government release. “Under the ‘Vikas Saptah’, the … Read more

Seventeen Group lifts turnover in 2023

Seventeen Group boosted turnover by 21.8% to £45.31m in 2023 on the back of acquisitions and organic growth, as it trimmed losses compared to the year before. The business consists of four units – James Hallam Insurance Brokers, Isle of Man-based broker Kestrel Insurance Services, managing general agent Touchstone Underwriting and London Re, a joint … Read more