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Aviva reveals 14% GWP rise across digital platforms during lockdown
The provider also saw a 400% increase in webinar attendance as brokers grappled with challenges arising from the pandemic.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – The Start-Up Award
The Start-Up Award celebrates the best of the new entrants to the UK insurance market. Meet the shortlisted brokers competing for a trophy at the UK Broker Awards.
County makes second deal in a week
The GRP-owned business has purchased Cheshire-based Britannia Consultants Services.
Zurich UK GI reveals H1 loss after Covid-19 claims hit £140m
CEO Tulsi Naidu points to positive working relationships with brokers throughout a "time of great stress" as she maintains that the provider is "very well positioned" for the future.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Digital Broker Award
The Digital Broker Award celebrates brokers who have put technology at the heart of their businesses. Meet the brokers who are up for winning at the UK Broker Awards.
Biba hit by redundancies
The trade body takes “difficult decision” to make five people redundant due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
FCA extends measures to help insurance customers under Covid-19 financial strain
The temporary rules and guidance will now be in place until 31 October, while the FCA notes it is looking at making aspects of the measures permanent.
ISS and Glass Lewis urge shareholders to vote in favour of Aon/WTW deal
Both Aon and WTW are holding extraordinary general meetings for shareholders on 26 August.
Admiral lockdown rebate cost £97m
2020 COR for the first half of the year was 83.0% compared to 92.3% on H1 2019.
UK Broker Awards - Meet the Shortlist - Diversity & Inclusion Award
The Diversity & Inclusion gong is one of the most important new trophies we award at the UK Broker Awards. Meet the brokers who most impressed the judges and became our finalists.
S & G Risk Solutions makes senior hire
Exclusive: Jaimie Quill joins the business from Miles Smith.
Lycetts returns to profit in 2019
Broker reveals it recently undertook a strategic restructure, creating a single insurance division, and completed a deal for broker Robertson-McIsaac.
GRP-owned County buys CJN Insurance Services
Broker states it has a number of deals in due diligence and expects to add to its portfolio soon.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the shortlist – The Achievement Award
The trophy goes to the person who has done the most to support and elevate the broker community during their career.
CMA orders Ardonagh to keep Bennetts separate as deal completes
Ardonagh’s £26m purchase of the motorcycle specialist approved by the FCA, but the ongoing CMA inquiry looking at how the transaction impacts competition in the market continues.
Aston Lark consolidates Lloyd's presence with broker buy
The firm has purchased Incepta for an undisclosed sum.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Commercial Lines Broker of the Year
The lifeblood of brokers is SME business. This award picks out the best of the bunch when it comes to serving commercial clients.
Aviva UK numbers a product of Covid-19
UK COR hit 106.3% for the first half of 2020 as GI CEO Colm Holmes points to a strong underlying performance despite the business remaining in cost-cutting mode.
Abbey and Autoline to merge into single brand
Northern Irish brokers to begin trading as AbbeyAutoline from 1 September
Bennett Christmas buys Sennet Insurance Services
Bennett Christmas is part of the Ethos broker stable and adds the professional indemnity specialist to its portfolio.
WTW and Aon address five lawsuits amid deal transaction
The two broking giants describe the legal actions as “without merit”.
Biba develops mental health service
Head Lines: The trade body has teamed up with Mental Health in Business to offer the facility to members
Blanc to focus on UK, Ireland and Canada to intensify Aviva growth
The CEO said that as part of this there may be some market withdrawals and “difficult” decisions as she reaffirms Aviva’s commitment to brokers as UK COR soars amid Covid-19.
UK Broker Awards – Meet the Shortlist – Customer Service Award
Meet the impressive brokers who make up the shortlist in one of the most competitive categories at the UK Broker Awards.