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Abbey Autoline hits acquisition trail after rebrand
MD Julie Gibbons discusses the broker's rebrand, acquisition plans, opening up after lockdown and how the business has ended up with a female majority in management roles.
Adrian Flux to create 185 new jobs
Broker says it is recruiting across its three offices in East Winch, King’s Lynn and Norwich.
Bollington has five deals in the pipeline as it gears up for growth
Group CEO Paul Moors chats to Insurance Age about the broker’s Watson Laurie deal, future growth plans and cutting ties with Gefion.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist - The Covid-19 Response
The impact of coronavirus is inescapable. This category highlights the brokers who reacted positively and helped their customers, staff and communities throughout Covid-19.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Broker Personality of the Year
This special award will be presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the last 12 months, whether through the advancement of the organisation that employs them; or the wider broking industry.
Ethos Broking makes first deal since takeover by Ardonagh
Guy Penn & Co becomes the latest Ethos regional broking powerhouse.
Nexus unites trade credit broking teams under Xenia brand
The business bought trade credit brokers Credit and Business Finance in March 2019 and Credit Risk Solutions in October 2017.
People Moves Round-up: 10 - 21 August 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
FCA warns of Saga Services clone
Regulator says fraudsters are giving out details of the authorised company as part of their tactics to scam people in the UK.
Right Choice posts turnover rise for 2019
CFO Mark Mugge says specialist motor broker is gearing up to make acquisitions and predicts the personal lines sector will see rate increases as a result of the pandemic.
Manchester broker launches new arm to fill gap for regional PI and D&O risks
Manchester-based broker Champion Insurance Group has launched a new financial lines arm.
Ardonagh buys Thames Underwriting
The MGA, which specialises in the construction, leisure and commercial sectors, brings £20m of GWP to Ardonagh and will operate within Geo Specialty Group.
GRP reveals management changes
Stuart Grieb joins the consolidator as regional managing director for the South, while Chris Haggart moves to take on wider responsibilities across GRP's retail division.
Aviva reveals 14% GWP rise across digital platforms during lockdown
The provider also saw a 400% increase in webinar attendance as brokers grappled with challenges arising from the pandemic.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – The Start-Up Award
The Start-Up Award celebrates the best of the new entrants to the UK insurance market. Meet the shortlisted brokers competing for a trophy at the UK Broker Awards.
County makes second deal in a week
The GRP-owned business has purchased Cheshire-based Britannia Consultants Services.
Zurich UK GI reveals H1 loss after Covid-19 claims hit £140m
CEO Tulsi Naidu points to positive working relationships with brokers throughout a "time of great stress" as she maintains that the provider is "very well positioned" for the future.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Digital Broker Award
The Digital Broker Award celebrates brokers who have put technology at the heart of their businesses. Meet the brokers who are up for winning at the UK Broker Awards.
Biba hit by redundancies
The trade body takes “difficult decision” to make five people redundant due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
FCA extends measures to help insurance customers under Covid-19 financial strain
The temporary rules and guidance will now be in place until 31 October, while the FCA notes it is looking at making aspects of the measures permanent.
ISS and Glass Lewis urge shareholders to vote in favour of Aon/WTW deal
Both Aon and WTW are holding extraordinary general meetings for shareholders on 26 August.
Admiral lockdown rebate cost £97m
2020 COR for the first half of the year was 83.0% compared to 92.3% on H1 2019.
UK Broker Awards - Meet the Shortlist - Diversity & Inclusion Award
The Diversity & Inclusion gong is one of the most important new trophies we award at the UK Broker Awards. Meet the brokers who most impressed the judges and became our finalists.
S & G Risk Solutions makes senior hire
Exclusive: Jaimie Quill joins the business from Miles Smith.