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Market Analysis: Broking consolidation from 2010 to today – how the top 100 has changed
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift charts consolidation among the top 100 intermediaries from 2010 to today and reflects on the biggest winners in terms of M&A success
Regulation roundup: Fair’s fair
Biba’s David Sparkes shines the spotlight on fair value and vulnerable customers in our new quarterly examination of the regulatory landscape
In-depth - The digital age: Don’t miss the digital opportunity
Ben Legg, chief product officer, Open GI, explains why embracing digital is the only route to success
UK Broker Awards: The winners are revealed
Find out who took home a trophy at the 2021 UKBA ceremony held at Broker Expo.
Broker Expo: How to tackle PI
Panelists shared their views on increased regulation, getting adequate cover, and the difficulties and future of the PI sector.
Broker Expo: How can the industry solve its reputation problem?
Broker Expo’s panel discussion on the evolution of reputation management shed light on the issues that led to the BI test case and asked how brokers and insurers can improve their service.
Broker Expo 2021 – Takes place today
One of the first live events since coronavirus hit sees more than 1,200 brokers meeting at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Regulatory framework review draws mixed reactions from trade bodies
Mixed responses from trade bodies as the government sets out proposals for adapting the UK regulatory framework for financial services post-Brexit.
The Insurance Age Top 100 2021
Our Top 100 Independent Brokers Supplement is now available to view online.
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.
In-depth - The digital age: An attitude adjustment
The pandemic has accelerated digital adoption for brokers. Martin Friel explores how the market has changed
AbbeyAutoline appoints commercial director
Jackie Elliott will be joining the team as the broker marks its first year in business following 2020’s merger.
In-depth - The digital age: Catching the digital wave
Martin Friel explores the meaning of ‘digital’ and learns what brokers must do to get ahead
Sabre expands into motorcycle insurance with MCE underwriting deal
Sabre takes over as MCE states it stopped placing new business and renewals with its own Gibraltar-based insurance arm, MCE Insurance Company, on 5 November.
iRevolution Group secures £9m from investment fund
The Manchester-based broker has said it will use the funding from alternative lender Boost&Co to fund its recent acquisition as well as future ones.
Opinion: Covid-19 claims against insurance brokers – where are we now?
DAC Beachcroft’s Marcus Campbell explores the claims fallout for brokers 11 months on from the Supreme Court ruling
News Analysis - How is US money reshaping the UK market?
David Worsfold explores the power of the dollar in broking and examines the drivers behind US investment into the UK market.
Arag hires broker business manager
Alastair Sambrook will be responsible for developing relationships with brokers, predominantly in the South East of England.
Xenia buys two specialist teams from Lloyd's broker PNP
The deal sees the Nexus-owned business expand into the financial and specialty risks market.
Insurance trade associations create fair value template
In an attempt to help firms better prepare for the Financial Conduct Authority's new product governance rules, trade associations representing the general insurance market have produced a fair value assessment template.
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
Profile: Licence to chill - GRP's group CEO Mike Bruce
GRP’s Mike Bruce tells Ida Axling how an early career working with nuclear weapons has given him a sense of perspective in his latest role, running one of the UK’s largest broker consolidators
News Analysis - “Everybody’s service is rubbish” – insurer service uncovered
Edward Murray explores why brokers are being left out in the cold when it comes to insurer service and asks what has driven the collapse in quality
The exclusive Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey reveals 2021’s top insurers.
The exclusive Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey reveals 2021’s top insurers.