Broker
People Moves: 16 - 20 November 2020
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Lloyd's to review the future of its underwriting room - report
The market says underwriting room is "here to stay" as the Daily Mail reports that a consultation next year could see the room scaled back.
SchemeServe adds open APIs to platform
The function allows brokers to add Application Programming Interface to products themselves without the need to pay for additional development from the software house.
Generali develops PI for SMEs
The product is available to UK brokers and aimed at SMEs and the self-employed.
Blog: What’s the point of insurtech?
How can broker leverage insurtech products to provide the best solutions for customers? Leakbot’s Craig Foster weighs in.
Top 100 2020 - £350m-£499.99m
Aston Lark
People Moves: 9 - 13 November
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Rate hardening expected to speed up insurance sector recovery from pandemic recession
Swiss Re chief economist says the insurance industry is more resilient than expected, while the global economic outlook remains fragile.
Aston Lark buys MS Amlin division
The broker has purchased specialist marine pleasure craft insurance provider, Haven Knox-Johnston, for an undisclosed sum.
Gallagher takes on former Scotland rugby international
Nathan Hines has joined the broker as a business development director.
FOS: Covid complaints continue
But PPI remains the most complained about product as body highlights proposed fee structure in wake of coronavirus.
British Engineering Services launches new inspection product on Acturis
The product has been tailored to meet the needs of motor garages and farms.
Broker space still attractive to investors
Inflexion’s Peter Shaw tells Insurance Age why the sector is still a safe bet for private equity.
MGA Qlaims launches quote and bind portal
The move adds loss adjuster support for commercial property clients with the universal platform and the provider said quotes are generated in three minutes.
Willis Towers Watson sells Miller
Private equity firm Cinven and Singapore wealth fund GIC have bought the specialist broker for an undisclosed sum.
Top 100: Your exclusive guide to the commercial UK market
Our in-depth market analysis explores how brokers have fared over the past 12 months and ranks them according to GWP.
Opinion: QBE's Steve Field on mental health and staff wellbeing
Healthy business: Looking after staff wellbeing has never been more important, argues QBE’s Steve Field
NFP buys Birmingham-based broker
The US-headquartered business adds commercial broker ER Shaw to its stable.
Top 100 2020 - Welcome
Rising to the challenge
Top 100 2020 - Bandings
Brokers are listed alphabetically in bands of GWP
Top 100 2020- State of the market
Standing firm amid uncertainty: The market is largely withstanding the pressures and challenges presented by the pandemic, but M&A volumes have temporarily reduced, writes IMAS’s John Nisbet
Top 100 2020- Rules of engagement
The criteria we used to determine this year’s Top 100 independent brokers
Top 100 2020 - £750m+
Gallagher • PIB Group • Towergate Insurance Brokers
Top 100 2020 - £500m-£749.99m
Atlanta Group • Global Risk Partners • Howden UK • Marsh Commercial