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Biba to open conference for extra day
The move follows difficulties accessing the virtual conference platform yesterday.
Biba reveals Young Broker of the Year 2021 winner
Sioma Insurance Consultants' Alex Margolin wins the award, which Biba says recognises the performance of younger brokers and encourages commitment to the future professionalism of insurance broking.
Biba 2021: Keith Frampton given posthumous Francis Perkins award
Frampton, formerly of Forces Insurance, sadly passed away earlier this year.
Biba 2021: Unintended consequences from silent cyber 'knee jerk' reaction
The clampdown on silent cyber exposure has had unintended consequences for customers with some alterations too “broad brush”, according to Axa UK managing director, underwriting and technical services David Williams.
Biba 2021: The Future of Broking
Phil Barton attacks scale-led consolidation and warns broking is “in a dangerous place” as an expert panel including Aon’s Julie Page, A-Plan’s Carl Shuker and Atlanta’s Ian Donaldson consider the future in a session chaired by Brokerbility’s, Ashwin…
Aon/WTW to divest $3.6bn of assets to Gallagher ahead of merger
The sale includes Willis Re and is intended to address questions raised by regulators including the European Commission.
Third deal in a week for Seventeen Group as it snaps up Cornwall-based broker
Latest move sees specialist marine broker Christopher Rowe join Seventeen Group's stable and follows its purchases of Ryan's and Pinner Risk Solutions.
Biba conference site crashes
Delegates are unable to log in to the platform as the trade body blames wider server issues and apologises for the problems.
Axa Commercial launches Broker Learning Zone
The initiative has been developed to drive professional development for UK brokers and sits alongside the newly-developed Axa XL Broker Academy.
“Wake-up call” for brokers as FCA zones in on fair value
The regulator sends a shot across the bow to brokers about leaseholder buildings insurance as the sector is warned to look at the wider picture.
LexisNexis launches data solution for SME brokers
According to the provider, the product is designed to help small to medium sized UK brokers price more effectively, cut operational costs and improve the customer journey in personal lines.
PIB buys Jersey-based CBCJ
Consolidator says the PI specialist broker will be integrated into its Guernsey-based business as it plans to expand across the Channel Islands.
Have you entered the UK Broker Awards yet?
Submissions close on 28 May and a ceremony is set to take place in November at the largest live broking event in 2021- Broker Expo.
Seventeen Group snaps up Ruislip-based broker
Deal for Pinner Risk Solutions follows its purchase of Ipswich-headquartered Ryan's last week.
Seventeen Group set to announce two more deals following swoop for Ryan's
CEO Paul Anscombe discusses his plans for Ryan's and reveals he is increasingly getting approached by brokers looking for an alternative to the consolidators.
Ardonagh Advisory to purchase PMI specialist Usay Group
The Cirencester-headquartered business, which has 195 staff, will add to Adonagh's PMI proposition.
Armco launches Cape Insurance
The consultancy has developed a niche risk and insurance adviser for property investors, developers and the construction sector.
Opinion: Let’s be honest about climate change
Brokers can lead the way on climate change, says Duncan Minty
In-depth - cyber: Protecting customers
Aviva’s Pete Holmes on how brokers can protect themselves and their clients from cyber attack
Blog: In search of the digital X-Factor
Dave Ovenden, of Willis Towers Watson, considers how the industry can ensure commercial cover isn't left behind amid the tech revolution.
Seventeen Group buys Ryan's
Ryan's will become part of James Hallam as chairman Tim Ryan is set to exit.
SchemeServe creates scheme sharing facility with capacity from seven providers
The facility, which was developed in response to changes in insurer appetite due to the pandemic, will connect brokers and MGAs looking for capacity for new or existing schemes to a panel of providers including Axa, Ecclesiastical, Hiscox, Arag, and Pen…
Interview: Jaime Swindle - Bravo Networks
Managing director Jaime Swindle talks to Insurance Age about the network's newly created brand, details its new proposition, and explains why networks are an upward trend.
Market moves - May 2021
The latest recruitment news from around the industry
