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Reported ghost broking cases rose by nearly 10% in 2020
IFED warns of ghost brokers exploiting the pandemic, with fraudsters targeting victims on social media.
Roundtable: Seize the day - The opportunity around digital transformation
Our expert panel discuss how the lockdown pushed them to accelerate the use of technology and explore how it may open new doors post-pandemic
Blog: Managing virtual business risk in the fine art market
Covid-19 has resulted in a rapidly evolving risk landscape for fine art organisations. Beazley's Simon Aitchison argues clients need to work closely with their insurance brokers and insurers to identify these new risks the face, and ensure that they have…
In-depth - ATE insurance: A bright future for brokers and ATE
Why offering commercial after the event insurance could help brokers to stand out from the crowd
CII survey reveals impact of Covid-19 on mental health
Head Lines: Body publishes good practice guidelines after a majority of insurance professionals say they have struggled with their mental health during the pandemic.
Blog: A broker reflection on pandemic cover
James Hallam’s Colin Watts calls for common sense and explains that, during a long career in insurance, the risk of pandemic has never been proposed as an insurable product.
Partners& establishes North East base
The broker takes Marsh branch director to head up the newly-developed team in the region.
Private equity behind 71% of UK broker deals in 2020
Exclusive: Mazars' Simon Fitzsimmons discusses why the broking sector is attractive to private equity and international investment and predicts we will see fewer larger deals in 2021.
Opinion: Taking diversity to the next level
Atlanta Group’s Ian Donaldson explains why working to promote diversity is beneficial for all
Headline makers - February 2021
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
And finally - February 2021
Pet of the month / Charity corner
Deputy editor's letter - February 2021
Picking up the pieces: Brokers begin the year working to rebuild the industry’s reputation
Ardonagh buys specialist PI broker
Hera Indemnity, which specialises in professional indemnity insurance for solicitors and brings GWP of £41m, will become part of Ardonagh Advisory alongside brands including Ethos Broking, Broker Network, Compass UK and Towergate's regional branch…
Pen Underwriting launches standalone terrorism product
MGA says the new offering is part of its strategy to broaden its product suite for UK brokers, as it works towards its £1bn GWP target.
Broking success: Building business
Borland Insurance CEO John Silcock tells Insurance Age about the Scottish broker’s humble beginnings and how new investment is driving ambitious growth plans
LexisNexis unveils customer data management product
New offering pulls together data from multiple touchpoints, including quote, renewal and claims, to help brokers and providers build a comprehensive representation of their customer as well as find cross-selling opportunities.
Newcastle-based MGA Generation bought by Arden UW
The combined group, part of Belfast-headquartered Willis & Company, will trade under the Generation brand and plans to expand its footprint across the UK.
Government seeks views on changes to Flood Re
The proposals include giving Flood Re the ability to offer discounted premiums to households that have fitted flood resilience measures to their property.
Opinion: Eliminating the expectation gap
Aston Lark’s Peter Blanc explores how brokers can overcome one of the biggest obstacles in insurance – customer expectation and the reality of claims
Reports point to e-trading surge among brokers
Coronavirus and tech drive in the Lloyd’s market have accelerated the adoption of e-trading in 2020.
News analysis: Brokers warn of confused clients and damaged reputations after BI test case judgment
Industry reacts to Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss insurers’ appeals in FCA BI test case
Complete Cover Group reveals return to profit in 2019
The broker's turnover fell but adjusted Ebitda grew in 2019 according to its latest set of financial results, as the business also comments on its sale to Ormiston Holdco in early 2020.
FCA launches policychecker for BI customers
The regulator has developed the tool to help policyholders find out if their wording is affected by the Supreme Court's coronavirus ruling.
Gallagher posts rising brokerage revenues for 2020
Europe, Middle East and Asia CEO Simon Matson says the UK business achieved organic growth of 5% in 2020.