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News analysis: Can brokers weather the recession storm?
With some sectors hit harder than others and reputational damage from unpaid business interruption claims fresh in clients’ minds, the coronavirus recession could be unlike any experienced before
Saga announces £150m equity capital raise
Former owner and CEO, Sir Roger De Haan, is expected to invest up to £100m in the business as he returns to the board as non-executive chairman.
Deadline extended for AA takeover talks
The three potential buyers have an additional four weeks to make a bid for the AA as the motor specialist says discussions are progressing.
Fenchurch Law unveils claims advocacy service for smaller and regional brokers
Business says move comes after growing demand from brokers for broader claims support as Phil Taylor joins the business from Marsh Commercial to lead the new service.
QBE group CEO exits after conduct investigation
Departure follows the outcome of an external investigation into “workplace communications” after a female employee reportedly complained to the QBE board.
Trade-offs are needed to create pandemic policy, says Liiba
CEO Christopher Croft argues that governments and private insurers need to collaborate on solution capable to respond to future pandemics in order to keep costs down for taxpayers.
Gallagher names Michelle Bree as new COO for UK Retail
She moves across from Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting, and Pen has appointed Matthew Lucas as her successor.
Direct Insurance sues employee and broker Amicus over "unlawful competitive attack"
DIG was granted a springboard injunction on 3 August, in a case that saw the broker accuse senior account manager Darren Judd along with competitor, Amicus Insurance Solutions, of stealing confidential information.
Das UK posts profit rise for 2019
The legal expenses provider's COR worsened to 99.2% over the year while GWP fell slightly.
Abbey Autoline hits acquisition trail after rebrand
MD Julie Gibbons discusses the broker's rebrand, acquisition plans, opening up after lockdown and how the business has ended up with a female majority in management roles.
Ecclesiastical reports £59.7m loss after Covid-19 hit
GWP was up by 9% in the first half of 2020, while the provider's COR worsened to 101.1%.
Adrian Flux to create 185 new jobs
Broker says it is recruiting across its three offices in East Winch, King’s Lynn and Norwich.
Data reveals dramatic drop in personal injury claims during lockdown
ACSO's Matthew Maxwell Scott says claims numbers cannot continue to be cited as the reason for increasing car insurance premiums and urges the insurance sector to cooperate to improve the customer claims journey.
Bollington has five deals in the pipeline as it gears up for growth
Group CEO Paul Moors chats to Insurance Age about the broker’s Watson Laurie deal, future growth plans and cutting ties with Gefion.
Francois-Xavier Boisseau succeeds Amanda Blanc as ERS chairman
The former Ageas boss takes over after Blanc's move to become Aviva CEO.
Sabre reveals new chairman
Andy Pomfret will succeed Patrick Snowball, who is stepping down on 1 September.
Ethos Broking makes first deal since takeover by Ardonagh
Guy Penn & Co becomes the latest Ethos regional broking powerhouse.
Nexus unites trade credit broking teams under Xenia brand
The business bought trade credit brokers Credit and Business Finance in March 2019 and Credit Risk Solutions in October 2017.
CFC extends life science product suite
Provider says its offering is now available to mid-market companies.
FCA warns of Saga Services clone
Regulator says fraudsters are giving out details of the authorised company as part of their tactics to scam people in the UK.
Right Choice posts turnover rise for 2019
CFO Mark Mugge says specialist motor broker is gearing up to make acquisitions and predicts the personal lines sector will see rate increases as a result of the pandemic.
Ardonagh buys Thames Underwriting
The MGA, which specialises in the construction, leisure and commercial sectors, brings £20m of GWP to Ardonagh and will operate within Geo Specialty Group.
GRP reveals management changes
Stuart Grieb joins the consolidator as regional managing director for the South, while Chris Haggart moves to take on wider responsibilities across GRP's retail division.
Aviva reveals 14% GWP rise across digital platforms during lockdown
The provider also saw a 400% increase in webinar attendance as brokers grappled with challenges arising from the pandemic.