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Headline makers - November 2020
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Biba confirms virtual 2021 conference
The trade body said it was “impossible and unwise” to press ahead with an in person meeting for 2021 because of coronavirus.
Allianz expands broker training programme
Offering will provide select independent and regional brokers with access to LinkedIn Learning.
Ageas takes chief distribution officer from Aviva
Adam Beckett joins the insurer in the New Year after 20 years with Aviva.
And finally - November 2020
Pet of the month / My hidden talent / Charity corner
Editor's letter: November 2020
Reasons to be cheerful: The pandemic is still ongoing and many clients are struggling, but brokers are finding ways to keep a positive outlook
News analysis: Covid - The hard work has only just begun
SME coronavirus struggles start to hit home for the UK broker space
Trireme rebrands as Oxford Insurance Group
The group includes UK-based Oxford Insurance Brokers, James Hampden International Insurance brokers and MGB Insurance Brokers.
People Moves Round-up: 2- 6 November 2020
Keep up tp date with the latest people moves.
PIB's McManus lifts the lid on Erskine Murray lockdown deal
The CEO tells Insurance Age how the deal came about and discusses plans for the future and how the pandemic is slowing the buying process down.
MGAA seeking to “push accelerator” on membership
MD Mike Keating said the organisation will focus on its members developing broker relationships as the sector moves through a hard market.
C&C Insurance Brokers expands into the Midlands and opens Dudley office
The broker has hired Phil Caffery to head up the new branch.
Geo Underwriting expands into marine and leisure with deal
Ardonagh's MGA arm buys £8.5m GWP book of business from KGM.
Kingfisher gets green light to proceed with legal claim against Fresh sellers
Document shows Kingfisher expects to recover in excess of £10m in damages as it accuses the Fresh vendors of fraudulent misrepresentations.
Industry reminded of Covid-19 product value review deadline
The FCA warned insurers and brokers that any assessments must be completed by 3 December.
Erskine Murray joins PIB stable
All employees of the Leicester-headquartered broker will remain with the business following completion of PIB’s largest deal to date.
SMEs cut back on insurance spend amid Covid-19 financial struggles
Research from Premium Credit shows over half of SMEs have stopped paying for covers including employers' liability and professional indemnity as well as business interruption.
Alpha administrators in legal dispute with UK taxi broker
The case relates to premiums of over £3.9m collected by the broker before the unrated Danish insurer failed in 2018.
PIB makes 32nd deal
PIB Group has bought London-based real-estate insurance specialists, Arlington Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
James Hallam joins UNA Alliance
Broker becomes UNA's thirteenth network member.
Former Aston Scott boss joins Mactavish as MD
Heidi Carslaw, previously executive director at Aston Lark, joined Mactavish in September.
Aston Lark buys Birmingham broker
Group CEO Peter Blanc says the business has a number of more deals in diligence after seeing an uptick in enquiries as a result of the pandemic.
Marsh Commercial in director’s chair for £500m film and TV kick-start scheme
Marsh Commercial will help firms in the government Film and TV Production Restart Scheme find Covid-19 related insurance.