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Passing the £1,000,000 milestone
It is a cliché, but there is a saying that the first million is the hardest. With this in mind, Jonathan Swift canvassed opinions from broker founders to find out their experiences of passing this number in gross written premium or – in some cases – income, and any advice they can pass onto others who are aspiring to make their mark in the sector.
Analysis: Spotlight falls on personal lines amid consolidation frenzy
After a record breaking year for deals by value and volume, specialists analyse what is driving the market and where the acquisition rush will go next. Emmanuel Kenning reports.
Fresh founder Lisa Powis awarded BEM in New Years Honours List
In addition, Johnny Timpson, previously the government’s disability access ambassador for the insurance and banking sectors, was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Kingfisher and Fresh sellers settle
The two parties have resolved the dispute which was launched by Kingfisher in 2020.
Lucida on track to make deals following rebrand
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, group CEO Mike Joseph discusses the creation of the new broking group and its plans for the future.
Kingfisher confirms Fresh brands-sale to Right Choice
The sale includes Fresh-brands Autosaint, Ladybird and First Van.
Kingfisher tipped to sell Fresh brands to Right Choice amid court battle
Kingfisher (formerly Vantage) bought Fresh in 2018. The sale follows Kingfisher taking the Fresh-sellers to court alleging it had been “induced to enter into the purchase by fraudulent misrepresentations made by and/or on behalf of the warrantors”.
Kingfisher denies "bad faith" dismissals amid legal row with Fresh-sellers
The dispute centres around accusations of misconduct, data breaches and misuse of the MyLicence platform at Fresh, which was bought by Kingfisher in 2018.
Fresh sellers hit back and deny misleading Kingfisher
The group issued a raft of denials and counter claims following Kingfisher accusations of misconduct, data breaches and misuse of the MyLicence platform.
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.
Kingfisher gets green light to proceed with legal claim against Fresh sellers
Document shows Kingfisher expects to recover in excess of £10m in damages as it accuses the Fresh vendors of fraudulent misrepresentations.
Kingfisher issues legal proceedings against Fresh sellers
CEO Jacquie Boast says the business uncovered fraudulent behaviour at Fresh, which it bought in 2018, while undertaking its recent change programme and has filed a high court claim for up to £25m.
Where has the industry got to with diversity and inclusion?
Broker Extra 2020: Insurance industry leaders need to educate themselves to improve representation as panellists urge the sector to act now.
Vantage-owner NSM buys Kingsbridge
Deal sees private equity firm Dunedin exit the specialist broker.
Lisa Powis joins PremFina advisory board
Powis, who sold broker Fresh Insurance in 2018, previously joined advisory board of tech firm Iotatech in November 2018.
Fresh unveils first set of results since Vantage sale
Broker posts turnover of £27.4m and reveals plans to develop its First Van brand and telematics offerings.
Lisa Powis-backed broker tech platform launches
Broker Commercial & General has signed up to Iotatech’s pay-per-use platform.
Fresh founder Lisa Powis rejoins insurance sector with tech business
Powis, who sold Fresh to Vantage earlier this year, is working with insurance technology provider Iotatech.
UK Broker Awards 2018: Meet the winners
Thomas Carroll Group was named Broker of the Year, while Lisa Powis was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy and Julie Page was crowned Broker Personality of the Year.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age's content editor and senior reporter discuss the most read stories of this week.
Quizzical questions: 25 May 2018
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