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As consolidation picks up pace again, Paul Meehan looks at if any lessons have been learned from the last round of buyouts
Jim Herbert moves on from CEO role at Aon Risk Solutions
He is set to become chief development officer for Emea at the firm and will be replaced by Andrew Tunnicliffe.
Broker Network launches three commercial e-trade products
Network has teamed up with Open GI to develop proposition.
Brokers respond to Storm Desmond
Brokers broadly positive on insurer claims service although issues remain.
Gresham increases capacity by £5m with Canopius deal
Agreement sees capacity for the MGA increase immediately.
Brokers distribution for niche lines “significant”
Research shows niche lines more profitable than mainstream lines with brokers bringing in up to 90% of new sales.
Chase Templeton buys Healthcare Partners
Company says acquisition adds nearly £7m of annual premium income.
Brokerbility buys Churchill Insurance Consultants
Brokerbility Holdings Insurance Brokers says acquisition takes it past £50m GWP mark.
Broking Break: Hitting the headlines
Another busy week for broking – but what was your top story?
Gauntlet launches directly authorised network
Leeds-based broker sets up Gauntlet Broker Partnership for directly authorised brokers.
Ex-Aviva employee given 10 month sentence for stealing customer account details
Sentence suspended for 12 months.
Quizzical questions: 4 December 2015
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Broker Apprentice: The school challenge winners
Michael Lawrence, personal lines director at LV, assess how the students reacted to the Broker Apprentices’ video presentations.
Cobra buys Philip Paul Associates
A number of other acquisitions are in progress according to Cobra.
One Commercial to increase capacity for products
The firm has surveyed broker partners to find out what changes they want to see.
Modus partners with Berkeley Alexander on home insurance
MGA's Home Insurance Plus product available to provider's household broker panel.
O’Connor departs Brightside
Brightside’s commercial director is the latest exec to leave the business.
Episode 4: The students pick their Broker Apprentice winners
The two teams pitch their videos promoting a career in broking – which one will the students prefer?
Insurance falling behind on fintech
Number of fintech patents from insurance show lack of innovation compared to other financial institutions.
The County Group buys Heath Insurance Brokers
All staff to stay with the firm.
Marsh finalises Jelf deal
Global broker completes deal following approval by Jelf shareholders.
Insurance Linx buys Southend-based broker
Broker says purchase of Rimington's will add close to £1m GWP to its business.
Cyber liability – insurance de jour
Dawn Johnstone of Kerry London asks what the opportunities are for brokers in the growing cyber market.
The Stats: December 2015
As winter approaches, the world of commercial insurance has already experienced a relatively cold and dark period.