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Partners& posts £14m group operating loss in first full year results
Partners& has reported group turnover of £22.2m in its first full set of audited results since being launched in April 2020.
Broking Success: Partnership power
Stuart Reid, non-exec chair of Partners&, explains why a penchant for buying does not make the broker a consolidator and how staying true to its founding ideals has helped it grow – with more to come
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Analysis: The challenge to build back better – as trust in insurance drops
Consumer trust in insurance has fallen over the past 12 months, but experts can see a route to a brighter future. Emmanuel Kenning reports.
Roundtable: How can brokers blossom in the ever-evolving EV market?
The electric vehicle and hybrid market is set to grow exponentially in the next decade as UK motorists are encouraged to transition from internal combustion engines. Our expert panel and sponsor AX learn more.
ESG Round-up - July 2022
Insurance Age rounds up the key stories from the insurance sector’s environmental and social governance agenda, featuring Aviva, Brit Insurance, Romero Group and Partners&.
Stuart Reid joins Harbour Underwriting as NED
Former Bluefin and Gallagher boss Stuart Reid has joined commercial dispute insurance specialist Harbour Underwriting as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba awards Francis Perkins and Young Broker trophies
Gallagher’s Wendy Hardman was awarded the Francis Perkins gong and Florence Dennis, of Partners&, took home the Young Broker of the Year prize.
Scotland a key part of Partners& strategic vision
The organisation is planning to grow its presence in the region following the deal with Macdonald Group.
Partners& enters Scottish market
The MacDonald Group has been acquired by Partners& in a deal which is due to complete in June.
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.
Broker Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in sex assault case
Wilkinson was cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
Partners& adds to employee benefits proposition with buy and partnership
Partners& has bought Direct Healthline and partnered with Advo Group to boost its wellbeing and benefits business.
Former Stackhouse Poland director joins Partners&
James Agnew, who co-owned Stackhouse Poland between 2001 and 2019, is now partner, private client, at Partners&.
News analysis: How climate change impacts risk development
Brokers tell Insurance Age about the way the risk landscape has morphed as a result of climate change and what advice they should be sharing with clients.
Opinion: Fair value – fair play
The FCA’s rules on fair value have come at the right time, and those not ready to follow them may soon fall by the wayside, writes Partners& chairman Stuart Reid
Partners& takes action on National Inclusion Week
The broker says it has organised a programme of activities aimed to celebrate inclusion in the workplace.
Brokers and loss adjusters – can it be a winning partnership?
News analysis: Rachel Gordon investigates how broker-owned loss adjusters are changing the claims process and whether they could pile on the pressure for insurers.
Ross Dingwall moves to Partners& from Hiscox
Former Hiscox UK broker boss Dingwall joins Partners& as managing partner (Scotland) and will focus on expanding the broker's footprint in the North of England and Scotland.
How can the industry solve its talent crisis?
Brokers, insurers and industry experts discuss the main obstacles in attracting young talent and what the industry can do to solve its image problem.
People Moves: 12-16 July 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest job changes in the world of insurance.
Partners& boss highlights advice-led focus after Kudos buy
CEO Phil Barton reveals how the recent Kudos deal came about and discusses how the purchase of a loss adjuster will enhance the broker's client proposition.
Partners& buys loss adjuster Kudos
The broker hopes that the purchase will offer clients and insurers a better overview of risks.
Partners& targets £400m in GWP
Following its purchase of Town and Country, CEO Phil Barton tells Insurance Age about the broker's hub strategy, reveals plans for further growth and discusses how the pandemic has highlighted the need for brokers to provide better advice.