All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

BMS appoints group chief operating officer

Independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker BMS has appointed Chris Brook as chief operating officer (COO).

Vitality: incentives have the greatest impact for older customers

Vitality has stated that incentives can have an even greater impact on exercise levels for the over 50s than younger generations.

Hub International absorbs assets of Assured Risk Advisors

Insurance brokerage and financial services firm Hub International has acquired the assets of Assured Risk Advisors.

Deals signal: Aviva sweeps up Barclays home insurance division

Aviva has taken Barclays’ home insurance arm and is set to gain a big lead in the UK.

Aviva Investors hires head of global wealth for the UK

The global asset management business of Aviva, Aviva Investors, has appointed Smera Ashra as head of global wealth – UK.

Modern Life brings generative AI to life insurance

Life insurance brokerage Modern Life has introduced its generative AI product for life insurance advisers.

Filings signal: ESG the dominant theme in 2023 filings so far

In insurance filings in H1 2023, the most mentioned theme was ESG.

Patents signal: 2023 slower than 2022 for patents, but fintech rising

2023 has had a slow start for insurance patents, but fintech and insurtech are still showing string interest.

Blitz Insurance and Ascend partner to expand payment and financing solutions

Specialty insurance carrier Blitz has partnered with Ascend to update payment experiences for insurance brokers.

Cirencester Friendly appoints board member and chair

Cirencester Friendly has hired Vicky Churcher as a new non-executive director.