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Struggling SMEs turn to credit, business interruption payouts surpass 750 million pounds, another Irish buy for Aston Lark and things are speeding up for Aon/Willis merger.

Alexander Margolin discusses his career journey and some of the changes that have happened in the industry.

Peter Blanc, CEO, Aston Lark discusses acquisitions and navigating the current market conditions.

On this update we discuss the internet outage, the end for black cab insurer Gefion and a new CEO at Gallagher Re.

In this bulletin, a bleak forecast for the US cyber insurance market, Allstate expands motor offerings and Allianz make some personnel changes.

In this bulletin: the FCA steps in to protect loyal policy makers, changes at the top at Allianz, another megadeal for Ardonagh and new competition in the D&O market.

In this first in a series of Climate Masterclasses, what is resilience and how can it be monitored? On the panel to discuss:

• Andrew MacFarlane, Bermuda and London Head of Reinsurance Pricing and Analytics, AXA XL
• Chip Cunliffe, Biodiversity Director, AXA XL
• Claudia Thyme, Director, Strategic Markets Development, AXA XL

On today’s bulletin: Ardonagh Advisory picks up leading loss adjuster, Aston Lark continues Irish expansion, people moves at Thomas Sagar and the ABI, and bad news for barbecue lovers.

In this update: Gallagher snaps up Willis Re, the FCA moves to enhance consumer protection, people change at Aston Lark and Zurich, and Lloyd’s of London’s re-opening is disrupted by protestors.

The lockdown has placed a heavy burden on brokers and has meant increased pricing for customers.