Agriculture
Gallagher rebrands Innovu and buys Doyle Mahon in Ireland
Gallagher has bought Irish broker Doyle Mahon and revealed the Innovu deal is now fully integrated with the rebrand set to complete next Monday.
TL Dallas to expand into Cumbria
TL Dallas, which has 11 UK offices, is expanding into Cumbria with Lynne Taylor and Emma Irving to head up the new office.
FR Ball announces merger with Wessex BS and acquisition
Abergavenny based brokers FR Ball has merged with high-street player, Wessex Business Services to create Wessex Insurance Brokers.
News analysis: Agriculture – how can brokers help the sector face up to risks, old and new?
Whether it is inflation, weather, rural criminals or staff shortages, the agricultural market has certainly borne the brunt when it comes to feeling the force of social and climate change. Martin Friel investigates how the insurance sector is helping…
H&H expands in Wales with Wrexham office
H&H Insurance Brokers has opened an office in Wrexham to be its administrative hub for its Wales operation.
McClarrons opens in Hull
The independent broker has set up a branch in Hull adding to its Malton headquarters.
H&H lifts lid on Tynedale deal
The broker is on track to grow its business by 14% this year and saw its GWP increase by £1.5m following the recent acquisition in Hexham.
Lycetts on track to triple profits in 2021
In an interview with Insurance Age, Lycetts boss Charles Foster speaks about the company’s growth strategy, changes in the agricultural sector, and plans for finding a new CEO.
Broking success: Care and the community
Directors Stephen Ward and Ryan Roberts talk to Insurance Age about the company’s genesis, things they would have done differently and plans for expansion across Cumbria.
RAW Insurance on track for further expansion
After having opened an office in Kendal last month, co-founders Ryan Roberts and Stephen Ward tell Insurance Age about their plans for the future.
Abbey Autoline hits acquisition trail after rebrand
MD Julie Gibbons discusses the broker's rebrand, acquisition plans, opening up after lockdown and how the business has ended up with a female majority in management roles.
Video: Autonomous vehicles in farming
Driverless vehicles are revolutionising the agricultural sector. MS Amlin explains how this is impacting insurance.
Survey: What direction should commercial and agricultural insurance e-trading be taking?
Brokers explain how providers can improve the commercial and agricultural insurance e-trading experience for a survey conducted by MS Amlin and Insurance Age
Ageas partners with Victor in £60m capacity deal
Agreement sees the insurer provide capacity for Victor's products across agriculture and the third sector over the next five years.
FUW Insurance Services hires ex-MP as managing director
Guto Bebb to join the Welsh farming specialist broker in April.
GRP-owned CCIB buys agricultural specialist
Deal for Barpax Associates is the broker's second since becoming part of GRP in early 2018.
MS Amlin adds digital trading solution to agricultural motor product
Firm says the platform will provide full-cycle functionality and a quick quote option.
ERS expands agriculture portfolio
New policy covers agricultural machinery and any vehicles used at golf clubs, garden centres, local sports grounds, zoos, safari parks and attractions.
Covéa partners with iFarm Underwriting on mini-fleet product
New offering is available to brokers specialising in rural businesses and agriculture.
GRP buys agricultural specialist Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers
Deal includes oversight of FAB network.
Broking success: Neil Hancock, director of Meadons Insurance Brokers
A captain’s innings: Meadons Insurance Brokers’ director Neil Hancock tells Insurance Age how the firm went in to bat with a cricket club scheme and why increasing regulation can be a sticky wicket
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ERS launches agriculture operations team
Insurer says move follows feedback from brokers wanting easy access to its agricultural operations.
ERS updates agricultural offering
Provider says benefits include increased third party property damages and cover for trailers.