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Ardonagh makes Australian move
Resilium, a network with 150 ARs across Australia, has joined the consolidator.
Gauntlet looks to sign up more ARs with new de-authorisation proposition
The offering is aimed at smaller brokers struggling to cope with the Covid-19 lockdown and sees Gauntlet taking over responsibility for IT, compliance and client money handling.
Simply Business teams up with Equipsme for health plan push
Simply Business has partnered with insurtech MGA Equipsme to allow its customers to directly purchase health insurance plans online for the first time.
Interview: Willis Insurance and Risk Management
Managing director Richard Willis tells Ida Axling about the broker’s acquisition and growth plans and reveals the thinking behind launching a new MGA offering.
Blog: No end in sight to current lockdown adds to the stress for SMEs
Aviva’s Dave Carey discusses pandemic-related challenges for SMEs and what brokers and insurers can do to help.
Gallagher names Chris Patterson as regional MD for the North West
Move follows Gallagher's purchase of Bollington earlier this year and will see Patterson lead the broker's offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Sale and Chester.
Video Q&A: We chat to the MGAA's Mike Keating
Managing General Agents Association CEO Mike Keating talks to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about the hot topics impacting his members and their broker partners.
IPT-threat level raised
The “soft target” tax is under threat amid economic uncertainty but the sector is still arguing for a cut or a freeze.
Be Wiser to slash staff numbers amid restructure
All 280 staff are under consultation as the business looks to reorganise following a series of losses and a "tough" pandemic.
Acturis develops tablet optimised app
The software house said the addition extends mobile working capabilities for its customers.
People Moves: 8 - 12 February 2021
The latest personnel changes in the insurance space.
Aviva expands broker apprenticeship programme
The provider is offering a job swap or placement to participants in the programme.
SRG buys trade credit specialist
The Channel Partnership was founded in 1992 and is SRG's third deal this year.
Kingfisher denies "bad faith" dismissals amid legal row with Fresh-sellers
The dispute centres around accusations of misconduct, data breaches and misuse of the MyLicence platform at Fresh, which was bought by Kingfisher in 2018.
Biba zones in on resilience in 2021 manifesto
Manifesto includes a number of commitments from the broker trade body, covering areas including underinsurance as a result of the pandemic, IPT, cyber insurance and signposting to help customers access insurance.
Jensten to accelerate M&A pace
CEO Alistair Hardie explains how the business is planning to grow in 2021.
Pen launches specialist fleet claims service
The proposition is designed for policyholders who transport hazardous goods.
Jensten acquires Packetts
The deal adds £13m in GWP to Jensten Group which is targeting £500m in GWP.
Ceta adds Ergo UK to insurer panel
Business says the move will strengthen its range and depth of cover within landlord insurance.
Markham teams up with AIG on crisis cover
The policy extension includes cover for criminal risks including abductions and blackmail, political risks such as terrorist attacks and war as well as catastrophic risks.
In-depth - ATE insurance: Boom time for ATE?
The ongoing recession and subsequent increase in insolvencies could prove to be a good time to get into commercial after the event insurance
Interview: Specialist Risk Group
CEO Warren Downey tells Sian Barton why SRG has something different to offer than the other players in the M&A space.
In-depth - ATE insurance: Don’t miss out on ATE opportunities
One certainty of the pandemic is that it will lead to a rise in litigation. History tells us that, in times of recession, people and organisations turn to the courts to resolve disputes or recover losses, and there’s no reason to think it will be any…
People Moves: 1-5 February 2021
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