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Top 50 2020 - Welcome
Continuing to thrive: Acquisitions and the formation of newer businesses have been fuelling growth in the Top 50 Personal Lines Brokers over the past year
Deadline extended for AA takeover talks
The three potential buyers have an additional four weeks to make a bid for the AA as the motor specialist says discussions are progressing.
Fenchurch Law unveils claims advocacy service for smaller and regional brokers
Business says move comes after growing demand from brokers for broader claims support as Phil Taylor joins the business from Marsh Commercial to lead the new service.
Gallagher cans Capsicum Re brand
The reinsurance business will be renamed Gallagher Re from 1 October.
Blog: Insurtech in 2030 and the warning signs for brokers
Zego’s Harry Franks explores how insurtechs are filling the customer expectation void in insurance.
Trade-offs are needed to create pandemic policy, says Liiba
CEO Christopher Croft argues that governments and private insurers need to collaborate on solution capable to respond to future pandemics in order to keep costs down for taxpayers.
Gallagher names Michelle Bree as new COO for UK Retail
She moves across from Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting, and Pen has appointed Matthew Lucas as her successor.
Complete Cover and Mulsanne parent posts £41.7m loss
The business was sold to Sun Capital last year. Since then it has secured a £1m development loan from Close Brothers and its investors has pumped £7m into Mulsanne to help with solvency.
Direct Insurance sues employee and broker Amicus over "unlawful competitive attack"
DIG was granted a springboard injunction on 3 August, in a case that saw the broker accuse senior account manager Darren Judd along with competitor, Amicus Insurance Solutions, of stealing confidential information.
Shareholders approve $30bn Aon/WTW deal
The agreement was originally announced in March this year and will see the creation of the world’s largest broker.
Ecclesiastical launches hub for education brokers
The platform has been designed to help brokers and their clients manage strategic and operational risk as schools re-open amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
People Moves: 24 - 28th August 2020
Keep up to date with the latest job changes.
Blog: Helping clients prepare for a post-pandemic future
Craig Thornton, insurance lead at Lloyds Banking Group considers the role of the sector during the pandemic.
Blog: The digital path forward
Andy Fairchild explains why the time to digitally transform is now.
Former Brightside boss Mark Cliff takes NED role at MGA
Cliff has been appointed chairman of the firm which specialises in the social housing sector, travel and associated insurance and property insurance.
Abbey Autoline hits acquisition trail after rebrand
MD Julie Gibbons discusses the broker's rebrand, acquisition plans, opening up after lockdown and how the business has ended up with a female majority in management roles.
Adrian Flux to create 185 new jobs
Broker says it is recruiting across its three offices in East Winch, King’s Lynn and Norwich.
Bollington has five deals in the pipeline as it gears up for growth
Group CEO Paul Moors chats to Insurance Age about the broker’s Watson Laurie deal, future growth plans and cutting ties with Gefion.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist - The Covid-19 Response
The impact of coronavirus is inescapable. This category highlights the brokers who reacted positively and helped their customers, staff and communities throughout Covid-19.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Broker Personality of the Year
This special award will be presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the last 12 months, whether through the advancement of the organisation that employs them; or the wider broking industry.
Ethos Broking makes first deal since takeover by Ardonagh
Guy Penn & Co becomes the latest Ethos regional broking powerhouse.
Nexus unites trade credit broking teams under Xenia brand
The business bought trade credit brokers Credit and Business Finance in March 2019 and Credit Risk Solutions in October 2017.
People Moves Round-up: 10 - 21 August 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
FCA warns of Saga Services clone
Regulator says fraudsters are giving out details of the authorised company as part of their tactics to scam people in the UK.