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Macbeth buys Buckinghamshire broker
Its buy of Peter Lole takes its GWP up to £23m.
Momentum turnover rises to £7.8m in 2020
MD Howard Pepper says that several factors enabled the company to achieve growth despite the challenges presented by the pandemic.
Motor premiums see biggest drop since 2014
The pandemic along with pricing action needed to meet the FCA's crackdown on dual pricing is expected to cause continued uncertainty in the motor market, according to Confused/Willis Towers Watson.
Kingfisher confirms Fresh brands-sale to Right Choice
The sale includes Fresh-brands Autosaint, Ladybird and First Van.
Video: Risk insights - the broker client relationship
Aviva's chief sales and marketing officer Phil Bayles explains the impact of remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic and how brokers are seeking ways to best advise their clients in the new normal.
People Moves: 19 - 23 April 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Kingfisher tipped to sell Fresh brands to Right Choice amid court battle
Kingfisher (formerly Vantage) bought Fresh in 2018. The sale follows Kingfisher taking the Fresh-sellers to court alleging it had been “induced to enter into the purchase by fraudulent misrepresentations made by and/or on behalf of the warrantors”.
Brokers adopt climate change initiatives
Following Aviva’s pledge to be the first major insurer worldwide to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, Insurance Age looks into what this might mean for brokers, and how they plan to adapt their strategies to a more climate-aware business model.
Atlanta snaps up Be Wiser
Move follows redundancies and a number of management exits at Be Wiser and will see the personal lines broker operate alongside Swinton, Autonet, Carole Nash and Marmalade.
Video: Risk Insights - understanding the interconnected risk landscape
Aviva's interim managing director of commercial insurance, Nick Major, discusses three of the top ten risks facing UK businesses as outlined on Aviva's Risk Insights Report: business and supply chain interruption and loss of reputation and brand value.
Aston Lark buys O’Loughlin Insurance Group in Ireland
Aston Lark Ireland CEO Robert Kennedy says further acquisition announcements are "imminent" as broker makes its second Irish deal of the year.
Ardonagh Specialty reveals capacity deal with Beazley
Business says cross class follow capacity solution will benefit Price Forbes clients across cargo, specie, terrorism, financial products, healthcare and marine.
MHIB and Biba launch largest ever insurance mental health survey
Head Lines: The survey will benchmark the health of people working in the insurance sector for the first time.
Video: Risk Insights - the evolving cyber risk
Aviva's interim managing director of commercial insurance, Nick Major explains how cyber attacks are becoming more prevalent and how the insurance industry can protect businesses against these new risks.
SSP confirms job cuts as CEO Stephen Lathrope exits
CTO Kevin Gaut and COO Jim Sadler have also left the software provider, following the recent sale of SSP to Volaris Group.
Google: Why brokers are "key enablers"
Insurance Age meets Dr Henna Karna, who heads up reinsurance and risk management solutions at Google Cloud, to learn more about Google's insurance plans and discuss the future for brokers in a tech dominated landscape.
Video: Risk Insights - the impact of Brexit on the UK economy
Aviva's senior economist, Stewart Robertson, discusses how the impact of Brexit on the economic landscape and what the future might look like now we have left the European Union.
Blog: The market opportunity and how to capitalise on it
Brokers are in demand, but what should you think about ahead of selling up? The Cripps Pemberton Greenish team outline some key considerations.
Xenia buys West Midlands-based trade credit broker
The Nexus-owned business says Credit Insurance Alliance Brokers will be integrated with its Credit Risk Solutions unit.
Analysis: The future of the networks model
Following on from GRP's surprise purchase of Marsh Networks, Martin Friel investigates how consolidation is changing the networks landscape.
1st Choice opens office in Willenhall
The Shrewsbury-based broker hopes to generate more business and create more jobs in the area as it expands across the West Midlands.
People moves: 12-16 April 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of broking and insurance.
Partners& buys Nottingham-based broker
Business says deal for IFM Select supports its strategy to build its presence in the Midlands.
Video: Covid-19 and the changing claims landscape
Aviva's director of commercial claims, Chris Hughes, discusses the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the claims landscape.