Broker
PIB's 2020 deal spend revealed
The consolidator's accounts show it spent a total of £92.8m on deals during the year, as it also reports increases in turnover and Ebitda.
Opinion: Can trust ever be re-won?
The confusion over business interruption during the pandemic has damaged the insurance industry. Branko Bjelobaba wonders if it can be undone
Video: Das UK takes on the Ride Across Britain challenge
Insurance Cares: Follow along as the team of ten insurance professionals tackle the 980 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for Insurance United Against Dementia.
Markerstudy Broking hires trading director
Simon Townsend joins Markerstudy following its purchase of Brightside earlier this year.
MGA with focus on UK care sector launches
Nivante trades exclusively through brokers and provides specialist combined insurance products for the UK care sector, including liability, property damage, and medical malpractice.
Broking success: Carrot and no stick
Carrot Insurance MD Norrie Erwin tells Insurance Age about how the business has progressed so far, where its name comes from, and how telematics can shape the future of motor insurance
In-depth - data: Commercial gains
Data has driven automation, efficiency and profit increases in personal lines, but commercial has been slower to follow. Martin Friel explores why, and asks how commercial lines can catch up
Willis & Company rebrands as WF Risk Group
The Belfast-headquartered business says the move follows recent growth and acquisition activity, including its deals for Kennett Insurance Brokers and Playle Russell, as it reveals it is looking to expand further.
Top 50 2021 - Under £15m
James Hallam • Kerr Group Insurance • Laurie Ross • Lloyd & Whyte • PJ Hayman & Company • Verlingue UK
Top 50 2021 - £15m-£19.99m
Carrot Insurance • Lifesure • Partners& • SEIB Insurance Brokers • Sutton Winson
Top 50 2021 - £20m-£24.99m
Principal Insurance
Top 50 2021 - £25m-£49.99m
Alan Boswell Group • AllClear Insurance Services • Caravan Guard • Ceta • Lycetts • DayInsure.com • Hood Group • Staysure
Top 50 2021 - £50m-£74.99m
Avantia • Brightside • Global Risk Partners • Grove & Dean • Premium Choice
Top 50 2021 - £75m-£99.99m
AbbeyAutoline • Right Choice Insurance Brokers
Top 50 2021 - £100m-£149.99m
Aston Lark • Complete Cover Group • Kingfisher (formerly Vantage)
Top 50 2021 - £150m-£249.99m
Gallagher • The Granite Group • Markerstudy Broking • One Call Insurance • Policy Expert • Somerset Bridge Group (formerly Eldon)
Top 50 2021 - £250m-£499.99m
AA Insurance Services • Adrian Flux Insurance Group • A-Plan
Top 50 2021 - £500m-£999.99m
Atlanta Group
Top 50 2021 - £1bn plus
BGL Group • Hastings Direct
Top 50 2021 - Rules of engagement
The criteria used to determine this year’s Top 50 brokers in personal lines after applications
Top 50 2021 - State of the market
Personal lines – the story of 2021: John Needham and Will Lanyon of accountants and business advisers PKF look at the state of the industry in 2021
Top 50 2021 - Bandings
Top 50 listing - Brokers are listed alphabetically in bands of GWP
Top 50 2021 - Welcome
Still growing: The pandemic has caused havoc in some parts of the personal lines market, but the sector as a whole is still showing some growth
Market moves - September 2021
The latest recruitment news from around the industry