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Optimism among brokers as Birmingham diversifies from manufacturing into booming new industries
The insurance sector in Birmingham is full of activity and has a bright future, according to experts who work in the area, as Ida Axling discovers.
Editor's letter: Howden has a plan, but that does not involve ‘A-Plan’
Another long-standing insurance brand has disappeared from the high street.
Has the FCA’s new appointed representatives regime agenda hurt the sector?
The Financial Conduct Authority’s new regime for appointed representatives came into force in December last year. It puts a fresh burden on those working in the AR sector. What has the impact been?
PIB promotes Zach Gray to CEO of specialty division
PIB Group has promoted Zach Gray from deputy to CEO of its speciality division succeeding Steve Redgwell who has taken on the role of chair.
People Moves: 2 – 6 October 2023
Keep up to date with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Brown & Brown buys Berkeley Insurance
Brown & Brown, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Berkeley Insurance, one of the UK’s largest independent insurance brokers.
Patons expands into professional drivers market
Taxi specialist Patons Insurance has enlarged its portfolio, adding professional drivers to the roster as it looks to grow nearly 50% in the next three years.
Partners& boosts turnover by 54% and cuts operating loss by nearly two-thirds
Partners& grew its turnover by 54% to £34m in the last financial year and reduced its operating loss by over £8.5m, Insurance Age can reveal.
FCA not banning commission for brokers, says Sheldon Mills
The Financial Conduct Authority is not looking to ban or set commission levels, but brokers have more work to do in valuing their services, according to executive director of consumers and competition Sheldon Mills.
Aviva targeting two new broker branches in 2024
Aviva is eyeing up opening two new offices next year, Insurance Age can reveal.
Direct Commercial launches first product on Open Gi
Direct Commercial has launched its Haul In One commercial motor solution, via Open GI’s cloud-based platform, IHP Plus, today.
PIB buys RBIG
PIB Group has bought Manchester based commercial broker RBIG including RBIG Corporate Risk Services and RBIG Financial Services.
My Perfect Broker Week: John Batty, Bridge Insurance
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. John Batty, director of technical services at Bridge Insurance shares his thoughts.