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Cumbrian broker expands with new office
The Carlisle-based business is planning to open an office in Kendal to cover south Cumbria.
Pikl teams up with Esure and Sheila's Wheels
The sharing economy start-up has signed a distribution deal with the providers.
People Moves: 9 - 13 August 2021
The latest job moves in the world of insurance a broking.
Willis: Predator or Prey?
News analysis: Following the Aon/Willis Towers Watson deal collapse David Worsfold explores if WTW will turn hunter or hunted amid the fallout from the failed $30bn deal.
MCE appoints QBE's Paul Ormiston as claims director
The motorbike specialist said the decision to create the new role at board level signals MCE’s ongoing commitment to customer-centric digitisation.
Blog: Flood resilience needs a multi-faceted data-based response
Richard Toomey, of Lexis Nexis explains how data can help the industry to protect customers from the increased risk of flooding.
Right Choice buys Moorhouse
The move follows deals to buy Bennetts and the brands Autosaint, Ladybird and First Van.
MBO for Blythin & Brown
Shawbrook Bank supported the venture with a commercial loan.
Government finally delivers £750m event insurance scheme
The industry was forced to cancel a raft of events including Glastonbury Festival, Boomtown and Womad after insurers backed away and the government dragged its feet on delivering alternative cover.
Russell Bence joins Think Insurance
Bence, formerly of Markerstudy, was most recently with Complete Cover Group.
Dive-In opens registration
This year the theme of the diversity and inclusion festival is active allyship and speakers include MP Jess Phillips and TV presenter Anita Kapoor.
Hastings profit hits £76m
Provider says it has seen premium reductions in motor due to Covid restrictions as GWP slips slightly to £481m.
NFP buys Dublin-based Aiken Insurances
Acquisition provides further entry into Ireland and expands specialty expertise for the US headquartered business.
Aston Lark buys Plester Group
The Kidderminster-headquartered broker's specialisms include construction, motor trade, high net worth and unoccupied property and the deal brings 19 staff to Aston Lark.
UK Broker Awards: 2021 Shortlist announced
Find out who is up for a trophy at the ceremony which, for one year only, takes place at Broker Expo.
PIB’s Barbon adds Rent4sure to portfolio
The provider joins Let Alliance and HomeLet as part of the business’s rental proposition.
Gauntlet buys Three Sixty in first deal under GRP ownership
Three Sixty is based in Bolton and is a specialist private client broker.
People Moves: 2 - 6 August 2021
It may be holiday season but there are still job moves to keep up-to-date with.
Ceta Insurance adds Topsail to wholesale panel
Topsail offers specialist boat insurance and adds to Ceta’s broker proposition in the space.
Gallagher reports rise in brokerage revenues for H1 2021
Simon Matson, CEO, Europe, Middle East and Asia, said the UK division had seen organic growth of 9%.
Aston Lark reports Ebitda and revenue growth for 2020
The consolidator now places circa £900m in gross written premium and employs over 1,500 people in over 50 offices across the UK and Ireland.
How can the industry solve its talent crisis?
Brokers, insurers and industry experts discuss the main obstacles in attracting young talent and what the industry can do to solve its image problem.
Howden pledges to achieve plastic neutrality
The broker announced its commitment to reduce its plastic consumption, and offset the rest, aiming to curb the impact its business has on the environment.