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Blog: Why the BI ruling offers brokers the perfect opportunity to show their mettle
Following the Supreme Court business interruption ruling last week, Jonathan Swift argues brokers need not join their insurer partners in suffering Murder By the Orient Express, but instead play an important role in helping policyholders understand what…
US giant, AssuredPartners, plans to double UK turnover as it hits M&A trail
David Heathfield, CEO of the US-based broker’s UK arm, discusses its recent deal to buy Borland Insurance and reveals ambitious UK growth plans.
Blog: What should brokers be prioritising when it comes to workplace wellbeing for 2021?
Petra Velzeboer discusses why now is the time to focus on a strategic approach to mental health in the workplace and move past awareness initiatives.
Analysis: Gaps in the market
Where does Gallagher’s buy of Bollington Wilson leave the independent broker space?
Voyager promotes Stephen Cox to MD
Carl Carter moves to an non-executive director role at the broker.
Insurers urged to pay claims quickly following BI ruling
The Supreme Court concluded the Covid-19 business interruption dispute by substantially ruling in favour of policyholders.
A-Plan to absorb Howden’s UK retail business
More than 100 staff are set to move across as A-Plan is set to become Howden’s retail flagship.
US-firm AssuredPartners buys Borland Insurance as it grows UK footprint
Borland is headquartered in Scotland and the deal follows AssuredPartners' purchase of Birmingham-based Hettle Andrews & Associates in 2019.
Inflexion plans to build another "powerhouse" UK broker after Bollington sale
Partner Carl Wormald tells Insurance Age he is keen to build up another UK regional broker following the private equity provider's sale of Bollington Wilson to Gallagher.
GB Underwriting joins Specialist Risk Group
The MGA specialises in construction and provides property and liability cover via UK brokers.
Biba reveals conference theme
The 2021 virtual event will focus on “strengthening resilience” as trade body unveils keynote speakers.
Bollington deal to “supercharge” Gallagher’s presence in the North West
UK Retail boss Michael Rea discusses the thinking behind Gallagher’s deal to buy Bollington and confirms it is looking to make further acquisitions.
Vizion takes broking director from Gallagher
The commercial and HNW specialist has also added two partners to its roster of 11.
Finch buys Compass member Headley Group
Headley brings over £13m in GWP to the Ethos-owned broker.
Hardening market behind New Dawn Risk's UK move
CEO Max Carter and head of UK Broking Tom Malcolm discuss the Lloyd's broker's new venture and why they hope to partner with regional brokers.
Uinsure adds Covéa Insurance to its broker platform
Uinsure is seeking to grow broker distribution of home insurance products.
Gallagher buys Bollington
Bollington Wilson has been on the acquisition trail since 2019 and is believed to have GWP in the region of £250m.
Video: How brokers can reap the benefits of payment services in hardening market
Close Brothers Premium Finance looks at how the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of technology in the past 10 months and in particular the benefits of payment services to the broker market.
BLW takes director from Gallagher as it expands into Scotland
Sandy Brownlee joins the wholesale broker to maintain and develop relationships with Scottish brokers and direct customers.
People Moves: 11 - 15 January 2021
Keep up-to-date with the top personnel changes in the world of insurance.
SSP sale flies under the radar
The software house was bought by a Canadian firm in December as provider declines to comment.
MVP broker buys three businesses
Heath Crawford and Foster received investment from Peter Cullum-backed Minority Venture Partners three years ago.
New Dawn Risk targets regional brokers
The Lloyd's broker has set up a UK division in order to partner with regional providers and offer direct products.
Claimants reply after Axa puts blame on Lockton in legal row
Property investor Aubrey Weis has disputed claims made by Axa in its defence document.
