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Axa UK & Ireland P&C revenue rises as COR improves in 2021
The provider’s revenue in the region increased overall in the past 12 months as commercial grew but personal lines shrank.
Polaris imarket policy count ticks up to 490,000 for 2021
The organisation said the use of imarket to place commercial lines business was at an “all time high”.
Ageas investing in digital to win with brokers, says Middle
The provider has teamed up with EIS, Amazon Web Services and Willis Towers Watson on a range of initiatives.
MGA evolution can support broker independence, says Pro Global’s Danny Maleary
MGA leader assesses opportunities for brokers, changes in capital providers backing risks, market consolidation and the sector’s expansion.
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Aston Lark builds on Irish expansion
The consolidator has revealed plans to keep expanding in the Republic of Ireland after sealing its eighth deal.
GRP-owned Premier Healthcare makes third buy
The broker is to acquire the business and assets of Amba Care and Wellbeing (Amba C&W).
Nexus rebrands as Kentro
Nexus Underwriting, an independent specialty managing general agent (MGA) in the London market, and Xenia Broking, a insurance and surety distribution specialist, will operate as distinct, independent brands under the Kentro holding company.
Profits up at Ageas UK but income and COR slip in 2021
Insurer saw growth in home business but motor gross written premium fell to £676.5m.
FCA supports long-term economic growth objective
Regulators quizzed by Treasury Select Committee.
Industry pulls together to mitigate flood risk
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the Association of British Insurers, and Flood Re have launched a Flood Insurance Directory to help customers access flood cover.
ABI pledges to double apprenticeships by 2025
The organisation has committed to offering 2,500 apprenticeships over the next three years and increasing inclusivity across the sector.
Wiser Academy relaunches insurance degree programme
Programme designed to help attract top talent into insurance straight from college.
Aviva confirms London HQ office search
Provider commits to staying in the heart of the City.
MGA Lares launches unoccupied property product
The product is available to brokers via the Go-Insur digital insurance platform.
Broker Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in sex assault case
Wilkinson was cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
GRP to buy majority stake in Hamilton Fraser
Consolidator set to make third purchase of the year.
QBE International improves COR to 90.6%
The insurer’s international division, which includes the UK, posted a 15% increase in gross written premium for the full year 2021.
Jackson Lee highlights EV as "growing opportunity" for brokers with new launch
Jackson Lee Underwriting has launched electric vehicle early termination cover for companies participating in salary sacrifice schemes, as part of a wider push into the EV space in 2022.
Blog: How insurtech ecosystems are creating value for brokers
CDL CEO Nigel Phillips sets out why brokers should be getting in on the action.
Cheshire broker rebrands as PHP Insurance
Firm targeting more acquisitions having bought Bradshaw Bennett in 2019.
M&A activity not 'sustainable', says IMAS founder Laughton-Scott
Prices are forecast to remain "pretty firm" this year.
M&A deals hit £6bn in 2021
The latest annual review published by IMAS explains the "M&A frenzy" and warns of challenges ahead.
Allianz focused on growth in 2022, says Holmes
Insurer posted a 9.4% rise in operating profit to £318m for 2021 but recorded a 3.2% fall in gross written premium to £3.8bn.