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Tasker set to make more specialist deals
CEO Robert Organ discusses the broker's acquisition strategy and details plans to make three or four more deals next year.
In Person: Ian Donaldson, CEO of Atlanta Group
Great Expectations: The self-made broker talks about his billion pound ambitions, lifts the lid on the Swinton deal and considers his Ardonagh bosses.
Simon Matson very sorry for “insensitive comments”
The Gallagher boss was revealed to have called one former employee a “fat complicated arab” after staff poaching court case papers came out.
PSC Insurance Group buys Carroll Insurance Group for £3.4m
Deal sees CIG join the group's existing Carroll Holman Insurance Brokers business in London.
Freedom Services Group welcomes CCO
Paula Coulthard will be focusing on the launch of a new claims portal and a telematics offering.
Hood Group partners with Acturis-owned ICE InsureTech
Business moves to the ICE Policy platform with plans to transfer its books of business over the next 18 months.
Brit unveils e-trading cyber portal
The insurer said that the platform, targeted at SMEs, should enable brokers to quickly quote and bind, entirely online, with a maximum of four question responses.
Biba calls for government commitment to IPT flood spending
Broker trade body wants future government to promise that money raised from the increase in IPT remains earmarked for flood defence and resilience measures.
Plan Group interested in more deals after Pedal Cover buy
Ryan Georgiades, chairman of Plan Group, has listed several business lines that it might be interested in buying a broker in, this included niche leisure, motor, travel, home and commercial property.
Blog: Designing insurance for the gig economy
Liam Gray from Rainmaking Insurtech explains the opportunities that are emerging for insurers and brokers alike.
Tempcover eyes European expansion in 2020
CEO Alan Inskip explains how the firm has changed since its MBO in 2018 and what lies ahead.
Zego gets Gibraltarian insurance licence
InsurTech Futures: The CEO anticipates that about 20% of Zego's business will be done through the newly-authorised carrier.
Airsports Insurance Bureau joins Biba
New member of Biba focuses on insuring high net worth and niche personal lines clients.
Cyber guide launched by Society of Insurance Broking
The document has been developed to help brokers recommend the right cyber cover for their clients.
Plan Group purchases Kingswood Insurance Brokers
The purchase of the cycle specialist takes the group's GWP up to £30m.
Lloyd’s to create single governing body
Decision follows consultations which saw over 90% of the market support the idea to merge its Board and Council.
Broking success: Mark Ross, managing director of Ross Insurance Group
Boutique broking: Ross Insurance Group’s managing director Mark Ross tells Insurance Age how the firm can compete with the “mega-brokers” and explains its plans for expansion, new lines and schemes
Tasker buys Worthing-based broker
Group has bought Vantage Professional Risks and developed a professional risks division.
Vibe syndicate enters run-off
Syndicate 5768 will stop underwriting as of the end of this year as it fails to secure enough support.
Gallagher says goodbye to Stackhouse Poland brand
Michael Rea reveals how the HNW specialist has fitted into the business as deal takes Gallagher’s UK retail GWP to $2.5bn.
Broker Expo: Successful M&A all about culture say broker bosses
According to Aston Lark group CEO, Peter Blanc, customers can gain from M&A activity.
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Insurance Age surveyed the state of the market and the results and expert analysis from IMAS are now available.