Rosie Simms

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Reporter at Insurance Age

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Ghost broker sentenced

2 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

A ghost broker has been sentenced to 12-months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months with a requirement to complete 150 hours of unpaid work, after selling two fraudulent motor insurance policies to unsuspecting members of the public. Saami Salami, 54, of Sunnymead Road, Brent, then used their details to attempt to file fraudulent claims against them. On 27 January 2025 he pleaded guilty at the Royal Courts of Justice to two counts of fraud by false representation.
People Moves: 2 – 6 June 2025 - Insurance Age

3 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance. Featuring: Hive Underwriters, Lloyd’s, Travelers, Allianz, Mosaic, Arch, Policy Expert and QBE. Hive appoints Jack KenneallyJack Kenneally has joined Hive Underwriters as a class underwriter, as the managing general agent expands into space insurance. He most recently worked at Occam Underwriting. Bruce Carman, CEO of Hive Underwriters, said: “Hive’s appeal lies in its dynamic culture, where autonomy, alignment, and entrepreneurial ambition thrive.
Mike Petchey promoted to Markel head of schemes

3 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

Markel has appointed Mike Petchey head of schemes to lead its broker-led specialist proposition. According to the insurer, he will focus on enhancing its approach to schemes through “collaborative and sector-specific propositions”, aiming to deliver value to brokers and their clients. In the newly create role, Petchey, pictured, will report to Jo Sykes, broker director UK at Markel.
Chris Bose named ABI director of general insurance and international

3 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

The Association of British Insurers has appointed Chris Bose as director of general insurance and international, joining from Nationwide Building Society. Bose will come on board at the ABI on 11 August after 10 years at Nationwide. During his time with the building society he led the policy and public affairs function, and also served as interim director of corporate affairs.
Patons hones in on £35m target as it grows by 16.6%

3 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

Patons Insurance reached £31.5m of gross written premiums in the 2024/25 financial year, growing by 16.6% compared to the year before. The broker claimed the sustained period of growth followed its rebranding exercise in 2023 and investments in compliance, IT and finance functions. In October 2023 Patons targeted £35m GWP in the following three years. With seven locations across the UK, the broker specialises in taxi and fleet customers, according to its website.
City of London Police leads nationwide crackdown on ghost broking

3 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has led a nationwide period of action targeting ghost brokers in a coordinated crackdown on insurance fraud. From 19 to 30 May officers carried out a series of targeted operations, resulting in the arrest of two individuals – a 37-year-old woman in Luton and a 22-year-old man in south London.
Dual adds key appointments to the Midlands and South West

3 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

Managing general agent Dual UK has named Stephen Davis regional manager for the Midlands and South West, and Jayne Sprigg business development manager of the Midlands as it confirmed it will be opening an office in Bristol this year. Davis, pictured right, has over 25 years of insurance industry experience, most recently he was head of regional markets for the Midlands, West and Wales at Zurich. He also spent 15 years at RSA.
MGA Optio launches PVT product with Lloyd’s backing

3 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

Specialty managing general agent Optio Group has re-entered the political violence and terrorism market, securing Lloyd’s of London backing. The PVT product provides a $150m (£110.75m) limit and includes an active assailant add-on. Optio noted it ensures comprehensive protection against both physical and financial threats faced by businesses and organisations.
Interview: Keith Hector, Covéa

3 weeks ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

Keith Hector, commercial lines director at Covéa, looks to make e-trade limits more flexible, highlights “buoyant” schemes business, and teases new products as he targets £200m GWP in 2025. Speaking to Insurance Age, Hector noted there is traditionally a £5000 limit on e-trading, and Covéa is looking to be more flexible – but has no specific increase in mind. “I don’t want to speculate on where that goes, because I think it’s largely driven by what brokers want it to be.
Ex-RSA boss Lee Mooney named Markel UK MD as Neil Galjaard steps down

1 month ago | insuranceage.co.uk | Rosie Simms

Neil Galjaard, managing director of Markel UK, will step down with Lee Mooney taking up the job towards the end of June, subject to regulatory approval. Galjaard recently led the development of the business’s new five-year strategy. The insurer confirmed that his personal plans did not see him working in a full-time capacity throughout this period and that he decided to exit once a successor had been found.