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‘Not right’: Biba CEO Trudgill reveals sad letter of small broker crushed by regulation
In his inaugural conference speech as Biba CEO Graeme Trudgill has vowed to fight the onslaught of regulatory workload being imposed on brokers.
Biba publishes guide to help members demonstrate fair value when offering premium finance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide for members that arrange premium finance for customers.
Biba launches guide on commissions
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide at its 2024 conference designed to help demystify the commission model.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Zurich’s Jacqui Kelly
Jacqui Kelly, head of sales and distribution at Zurich, looks forward to the positive buzz, celebrating an important birthday and helping the industry become more inclusive.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Ignite Insurance Systems’ Toby MacLachlan
In conference week Toby MacLachlan, managing director at Ignite Insurance Systems promises sock, socks and more socks, advises not booking too many meetings and is looking forward to a good night’s sleep.
Movo to launch network for directly authorised brokers
Movo will launch Movo Fusion, a network for directly authorised brokers, in the coming months with a pilot starting on 1 June Insurance Age can reveal.
Jensten wholesale division split sees MD Simon Taylor exit
Jensten is splitting its wholesale division in a strategic reorganisation that aims to drive organic growth, bolster continued acquisitions and further the integration of future buys.
Arch claims parametric first with events cancellation product
Arch Insurance International has launched a specialist regional events insurance for UK-domiciled insureds, available via Arch IQ, its quote-and-bind platform.
In depth: Staying ahead of cyber risk
Insurance Age has teamed up with Aviva for an In Depth series exploring the latest trends across the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape.
Twelve-month indemnity periods for BI are rarely fit for purpose in hospitality
To mitigate issues of underinsurance and ensure coverage adequacy in the hospitality sector, extended indemnity periods should be introduced. Rebecca Webster, broker development lead at McLarens, suggests a minimum of two or three years to cover the…
Movo weighing up options for investment partner
Movo Investment Group has been holding talks with potential investors as the appointed representatives network, technology and broker owner positions for growth, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Spring Insure’s James O’Halloran
With the Biba Conference this week, James O’Halloran, development underwriter at Spring Insure, reminisces about meeting Mo Farah and welcomes people to come to the MGA’s stand to get their hands on its Springs.
A-Plan boosts revenue and turnover in run-up to rebrand
A-Plan achieved double-digit growth in turnover and profits in the run-up to rebranding as Howden, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
Ecclesiastical seeks further schemes growth with new broker tool
Ecclesiastical has launched a digital portal, Schemes+, for brokers to help them manage their schemes more effectively, Insurance Age can reveal.
Brokers upbeat on 2024 growth – Aviva
Brokers are more optimistic about growth in the coming year than they have been since before 2020, according to Aviva, with 83% expecting their business to grow compared to 76% last year.
Brokers, are you sure you don’t have a D&I problem?
Why is Link – the LGBTQ+ insurance network – at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference next week? Because it wants to support brokers on diversity and inclusion, according to co-chair Maxim Cook and committee member Erik Johnson.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Crawford & Company’s Emma Parr
Emma Parr, chief client officer, UK & Ireland at Crawford & Company, will be donning her white trainers, talking claims technology, and catching up with Olympian Derek Redmond at her reception event.
Transparency, team and targets – Zurich boss David Nichols ready to meet and greet brokers at Biba
One year on from his first British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in the Zurich hotseat, UK head of retail David Nichols shares his key messages for brokers ahead of the upcoming event in Manchester.
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Arc Legal founder Finan launches Addept Group after buying broker Policywise
Arc Legal Assistance co-founder Richard Finan has returned to the insurance market with a new wholesale business Addept Group, having acquired broker Policywise.
TBIG increases stake in Hathaway & Cope to 75%
The Broker Investment Group has increased its ownership of Hathaway & Cope, a managing general agent with delegated authority, to 75%.
Aurora launches policy in partnership with Axa
Managing general agent Aurora has launched its second specialist offering, a management liability policy in partnership with Axa.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Sedgwick’s Mark Gilbert
Mark Gilbert, strategic client director and head of corporate at Sedgwick, teases a shaken, not stirred surprise on its stand, reminisces about playing Steve Davis at pool and describes Biba as the Crufts for insurance.
Broker Insights launches AI-enabled Propensity Lens
Broker Insights has unveiled a product designed to improve efficiency for insurers by helping to predict the possibility they will win business.