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FCA launches market study into wholesale insurance brokers
Regulator says it wants to make sure the sector is fostering innovation and competition.
1 Answer’s Paul Muir launches add-on company
The business is separate from 1 Answer and Muir advised that it will work with brokers to white-label products and develop bespoke propositions.
Willis IRM buys brokers in Hessle and Belfast
Firm grows to £32m GWP and over 100 staff.
MVP looks to fresh deals
The investor is eyeing “bolt-on” acquisitions to support brokers it has already invested in.
Higos buys Mellerup's
Dursley-based broker marks Higos' third deal since it was bought by GRP.
Regional review: Northern powerhouse
With a vibrant independent broker market and strong presence from nationals and insurers, Leeds is going from strength to strength
Merger with Wilsons a "fantastic fit", says Bollington's Chris Patterson
The group managing director outlines the firm's growth plans and discusses future acquisitions.
#Insagepeople: 6 - 12 November 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
FCA to launch enquiry into wholesale insurance brokers
Regulator aims to ensure the wholesale market "fosters innovation and competition".
Bollington merges with Wilsons Insurance Brokers
Deal follows investment by private equity firm Inflexion.
Broking success: Community minded
Prizm Solutions managing director Peter Robinson explains how the award-winning broker’s focus on local SME clients has helped it grow
FCA warns lack of AR monitoring puts customers at risk
Regulator issues alert to principals after finding that some fail to undertake sufficient due diligence on ARs.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
It has been all about acquisitions and the return of the Broker Apprentice series this week in the top five most clicked on stories.
Quizzical questions: 3 November 2017
Have you been paying attention this week? Test out your knowledge with our topical news quiz.
Hear from England legend Stuart Pearce at Broker Expo in Coventry
The free to attend event for brokers takes place at the Ricoh Arena on 9 November.
Editor's letter - November 2017
Problem solvers: Level of organic growth in the market reveals brokers’ innovative approach
Broking break: Risky business
We check a few claims in this month's cartoon
Broking break: And finally
Sutcliffe & Co's Richard Barry on why he chose insurance, meet Markel UK underwriter Jade Knight's bunnies Bambam and Mushki, Affinity Brokers’ Yvonne McKnight is out on the spot and find out why did RWA's Bruce Fayle get a hug from a nurse?
Touchstone teams with BNP Paribas for insurance premium funding
MGA, part of the Seventeen Group, to roll out the offering at Broker Expo.
Schemes conference: Sign up today
The free to attend event for brokers, offers expertise about the growing schemes market and takes place in Manchester.
Broker Apprentice 2017 Episode 1: Meet the teams
The six new contestants battling to be crowned Broker Apprentice 2017 meet with Axa Insurance CEO Brendan McCafferty for the first time.
County Group buys Inspire Risk Management
County Group has bought the Warrington-based broker which specialises in commercial corporate and private clients for an undisclosed sum.
MVP invests in Heath Crawford & Foster
Broker targeting a top 50 slot within three years.
GRP set to make bolt-on buys following Alan & Thomas deal
Broking CEO Mike Bruce confirms consolidator has already identified businesses of interest.