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Broker Expo Leeds: Highlights
Catch up with all the news from Broker Expo Leeds.
The Blog Spot: Brokers remain a force to be reckoned with
Insurance Age has celebrated the best in broking at the UK Broker Awards and Ida Axling sees a bright future for the sector, despite constant rumours of its impending demise.
Brightside revenue drops by £10m in "very tough" 2016
Ebitda also fell in 2016 to £3.9m from £7.0m but CEO Mark Cliff insists that the first half of 2017 has seen an uptick in numbers.
Leadenhall Market evacuated after “suspicious package”
A number of insurance brokers are based around the historic market which was closed by City of London Police while investigations took place.
Insurance firms demand minimum three year transition period after Brexit
Aon, RSA and Zurich along with more than 100 businesses sign letter to the Brexit negotiators seeking a trade deal and extra time after Britain leaves the EU.
Blockchain could “eliminate” the need for brokers
DAC Beachcroft report predicts blockchain impact, another IPT rise and increased focus on corporate governance for brokers.
Aston Scott and Lark confirm new management structure
Appointments follow the completion of the merger of the two brokers.
Simply Business rebrands as it eyes global growth
The digital broker said the new logo reflects the diversity of business trades that it serves.
UK Broker Awards 2017: The winners
Square Mile Broking was crowned Broker of the Year as Coversure’s Mark Coverdale was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy.
“Transformation” costs Swinton as profits fall
Pre-tax profit drops £4.4m to £11.5m as turnover also decreases to £222.8m from £265.4m.
Brexit: Uncertainty highlights the importance of broker/insurer partnership
Stuart Ramsden of trade credit insurer Atradius argues that the combined resources of brokers and insurers offer a powerful tool in uncertain times.
Meet the Expo Leeds panellists: PIB's Michael Eardley
The director of professions at PIB Insurance Brokers urges brokers to attend the event taking place next week.
QuestGates launches real estate division
The loss adjuster said the division has been designed to provide a bespoke service to property investors and property managers in the UK.
Three firms in for Leeds-based Henderson
Aon declined to comment on whether it is one of the bidders.
Making a success of succession
Ataraxia’s Adam Boakes outlines some of the pitfalls of organising a smooth succession and warns brokers to take their time.
Hear from rugby legend Shaun Edwards at Broker Expo Leeds – one week to go
The event, free for brokers, takes place on 21 September at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
The Blog Spot: Deal or no deal - is the AA/Hastings tie-up really dead?
Hastings was in talks this summer about buying AA’s insurance business, or in their words forming a “partnership”. The talks have since stopped and the deal hasn’t happened.
Video: Romford regional review
Insurance Age met with brokers in and around Romford to find out why there are so many specialist firms in the area.
Broker Apprentice: Interview dates fast approaching
The 2016 winner Craig Younger says taking part in the series gave his career a real boost and urges everyone eligible to enter.
Channel 4 cyber expert, Peter Blanc and Steve White confirmed for broker question time event
Attend Broker Morning Matters on 5 October for the inside track from experts on cyber, the gender pay gap and its insurance implications and the potential for disruption as insurtech grows.
Pre-tax profit jumps at BGL for 2017
Group reports 14% rise in underlying revenues.
A look at Insurance Hound's most read by brokers
The top five most read whitepapers by brokers on sister site Insurance Hound in June and July.
BHIB profit drops 10%
Turnover also declined with the broker citing market conditions, soft rates and competition.
GDPR a real concern for brokers
Brokers urged to implement change now or risk heavy fines.