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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.
Geo Underwriting moves into the captive market with latest acquisition
The purchase of Robus by the Ardonagh-owned MGA has been hailed as a “powerful addition” by Geo CEO Derek Coles.
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.
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
Axa well positioned for post Covid-19 growth claims Buberl as 2023 strategy revealed
The Group CEO confirms to investors a continued focus on healthcare and protection as underwriting discipline is enforced in Axa XL.
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
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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.
Broker Exchange: Hard market issues exacerbated by "rowing back"of local decision making
Local decision making is being eroded as a result of the hard market, viewers of the first panel session of Broker Exchange heard.
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.
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.
CII says government can’t offer “zero failure” insurance regime
Body says higher taxation should provide a safety net to enable the country to avoid suffering.
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.
Partners& teams up with CFC and CPP to launch new cyber offering
Partners& has launched a cyber risk management offering in collaboration with a trio of sector specialists CFC underwriting, CPP Group and Mitigate Cyber.
Blog: The future of leisure
Avid's Mike Patchett, considers how the insurance space can respond following a harrowing year for the hospitality and leisure sectors.
Aviva grows UKGI commercial lines premium by 10%
Overall premiums remain flat after the provider continues to shrink its personal lines business, as Aviva also revises its expected impact from Covid-19 related claims to around £100m.
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
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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.
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