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CPP Group and DeCyber launch online security products for sports clubs
New solutions are provided in combination with cyber cover from Lloyd’s and are available for brokers to sell.
Turnover up but profit down at Caravan Guard in 2018
Broker highlights strong finances and growing cash position.
Profits and turnover slip at Abbey in 2018
Final set of accounts before takeover by private equity.
Broker Direct expands product set
New EDI offerings for car, commercial vehicle and home.
Aston Lark keen on more private equity says Peter Blanc
Group CEO confirms broker has deals in the pipeline.
Stackhouse Poland buys Bespoke Medical Indemnity
Firm buys specialist medical malpractice broker after striking five takeover deals in 2018.
Ardonagh’s Swinton takeover goes through
Deal for £165m was agreed in September.
GRP’s Country & Commercial buys Key Insurance Group
First deal for agricultural broker since it was bought by the consolidator in early 2018.
Review of the year: December 2018
Aviva's claim that it would disrupt the market with its new subscription-style product got brokers talking in the final month of the year.
In-depth - schemes: Cracking the code
Little understood sectors, such as the popular and expanding escape room market, are attractive for brokers but can schemes be built around them? Martin Friel investigates
Predictions for 2019 with Steve White and Graham Boffey
The experts share their views on SM&CR as well as diversity and inclusion.
Unrated Danish insurer Qudos declared bankrupt
FSCS vows to work with liquidator and Danish authorities.
Willis IRM recruiting for growth in Northern Ireland
Broker hails independent status after recent Autoline deal.
Review of the year: November 2018
As the cold weather settled in brokers clicked on an unrated Danish insurer going bust, RSA redundancies and Brexit.
SSP bosses hail positive transitional year as firm invests for growth
Software house boosts R&D investment by 10% in 2018.
SSP posts loss for 2018 after £25m goodwill write down
Ebitda and revenue fall in the 12 months.
Predictions for 2019: Park's Marc Loud
Broker predicts liability market hardening, greater onus on job training, and that vulnerable customers will be looked after better.
Nexus Group buys Hiscox Global Flying
It is the MGA's fourth deal this year.
More leaders revealed for Marsh-JLT Specialty UK & Ireland team
The appointments will be effective once regulatory approval for the takeover of JLT by Marsh is completed.
Video: A broking minute with Toby Clegg
The CEO of Clegg Gifford tackles our quick-fire quiz.
Christmas Q&A with Jon Newall and Peter Goddard
The bosses of Lockyer and Daulby Read both understand what it's like to have no leftover turkey meat on Boxing Day.
Boyd buys Edinburgh-based Glenavon Insurance
Second purchase for Boyd since it was bought by Broker Network in May 2017.
Review of the year: October 2018
Dual pricing – the “crack cocaine” of insurance - was the headline article of the month for brokers.
Integro ready to buy again in the UK after US sale
Wholesale unit to be rebranded as Tysers on 1 January 2019.