Managing director of Avid Insurance Services, Stephen Gibson, is targeting £100m of gross written premium by the end of 2025, growing from around £75m to £80m this year. Gibson, pictured, said the MGA continues to look for complementary products within the insurance market that would benefit the business. “We’re not mainstream, we’re not going to … Read more
CannGen Insurance Europe has recruited Alan Midson as development director for the UK and Europe with a remit of building out the company’s network of brokers in all legalised countries. The North American property and casualty managing general underwriter launched its European operations in May last year. It now provides a comprehensive insurance solution for businesses involved … Read more
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is commemorated every year on June 26 and aims to increase action in achieving a drug-free world. This year’s campaign recognises that “effective drug policies must be rooted in science, research, full respect for human rights, compassion, and a deep understanding of the … Read more
Ahead of the first round of voting in legislative elections on June 30, top representatives of France’s major parties and alliances took part in a televised debate on Tuesday night. In this edition, we take a look at the proposals and arguments put forward by the National Rally, the New Popular Front and President Emmanuel … Read more
Kenya’s president William Ruto has vowed to restore calm “at whatever cost” after protesters stormed parliament and security forces opened fire, saying the debate over a controversial new tax bill has been ‘hijacked by dangerous people’. The finance bill has failed to appease protesters even after the government backtracked on some of the initial proposals. … Read more