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Barbon Insurance Group bought by PIB
The deal also signals leadership change for the specialist intermediary.
Broker Exchange: What’s the key to harnessing entrepreneurial spirit amid Covid?
The keynote speaker on day three of Broker Exchange stresses a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to react quickly as they key drivers of success
SME specialist Ballantyne Brokers launches
Co-founder Ross Ballantyne says there is strong demand for a new broker in the market as "excessive market consolidation" leads to clients becoming disenfranchised.
Home insurance premiums continue slide as lockdown keeps criminals at bay
Research from Consumer Intelligence shows premium reductions are accelerating as the year draws to a close.
In-depth - terrorism insurance: Taking on terror
Terrorism is an ever-present threat and there are fears the Covid-19 lockdown may have been a breeding ground for radicalisation. Rachel Gordon investigates the crucial role brokers play in convincing clients of the need for insurance against attacks
Opinion: Zurich's John Keppel on employee tech training
Why investing in employee tech training is essential: Insurers and brokers should re-skill employees to stay relevant, says Zurich’s John Keppel
Broker Exchange: Regulation deluge impacting some brokers’ survival chance
Expert compliance panel at Broker Exchange deliver some hard truths to delegates about the burden of current and future regulation
Mental health awareness grows in broker community
But Ecclesiastical's 2020 Broker Wellbeing Survey shows that 46% of brokers are still suffering from work-related stress.
People Moves: 30 November - 4 December 2020
Stay up-to-date with the latest role changes and management moves.
Brunel Insurance Brokers buys Coventry broker
The business has acquired Inman & Associates and is hoping to double the number of customers the business currently has.
And finally - December 2020
Pet of the month / Charity corner
Editor's letter - December 2020
Forging ahead: It’s been a tough year, but the broking community will build back stronger
Headline makers - December 2020
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Kingfisher hits Fresh sellers with allegations of deceit
Kingfisher detailed misuse of the Motor Insurance Bureau’s MyLicence platform and suggested it may not have bought the broker as it seeks to claim millions in damages.
News analysis: Never the same again?
The pandemic has changed the way business is conducted across the globe, and with a hardening market and uncertainty caused by Brexit, Insurance Age looks at the outlook for brokers
Mint Insurance Brokers joins James Hallam's AR network
Mint is a retail and wholesale broker wit ha team of 18 staff.
Broker Exchange: How has Covid-19 impacted the UK economy?
Economic expert Paul Johnson tells delegates about the UK's current economic situation and discusses what we can expect from the next few years.
Analysis: Is the Intact takeover of RSA UK good or bad news for brokers?
Mark Richardson examines Intact's track record when it comes to integrating acquisitions and its approach to working with brokers.
Brokers to bear brunt of £51m additional FSCS levy
The body will take £51m from its retail pool and more cash from other classes to plug a £92m gap in life and investment space and brokers may have to cough up £29m.
People Moves: 23 - 27 November 2020
Keep up-to-date with the latest market moves.
Aston Lark launches joint MGA venture
The broker has teamed up with Spring Partners as the platform buys Neon Sapphire Underwriting.
Go Compare owner sold for almost £600m
GoCo has been bought four years after its Esure de-merger.
Join us for Broker Exchange next week
Our essential week-long event has been created for brokers to dip in-and-out of and features a TV-style show, top speakers, panel discussions and opportunities for networking.
Private equity picks up the AA for £219m
An offer from Towerbrook and Warburg Pincus has been recommended to shareholders.