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Brokers should focus on accessibility, says insurer
Brokers should focus on making their products more accessible to customers in the warranty and gadge...
Jelf jumps on network bandwagon
The Jelf Group has announced the launch of the Purple Partnership, a new network conceived "by broke...
VP set for bold network investment programme
Venture Preference (VP) has put in place a significant programme of investment in Layton Blackham Bu...
Five new members for Countrywide
The Countrywide network has added five new members in the last five weeks as a result of newly launched facilities, particularly across commercial lines.
CCV secures two further deals
CCV has announced two further acquisitions, which it says will provide a complimentary fit to existing operations.
Two Welsh Institutions Join Forces
Two of Wales’ leading financial sector institutions have joined forces to provide commercial property investors with a flexible insurance service to rival those found in the City of London.
Broker Network sells up to Towergate
The Broker Network has announced that it is to accept an offer from Towergate for the entire shareholding of the company. The offer, for 605 pence per share, values the company at approximately £95m.
FSJ Broking secures UKGI recommendation
FSJ Broking has achieved a significant partnership deal, joining a small and select number of markets and wholesalers to gain recommendation from UKGI.
CCV buys stake in construction specialist
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has announced the purchase of a significant investment stake into specialist construction broker Morgan Law.
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Oval acquires again
Broker Oval has acquired its second stand-alone IFA business, with Leicester based financial advisory firm Ward Mitchell Partnership.
Jelf Group launches combined healthcare business
Jelf Group has integrated Jelf Corporate Healthcare, SPS Wellbeing and Healthwise into one trading business, Jelf Wellbeing.
Equity acquires Lincs broker
Representing its 15th regional purchase so far this year, Equity Insurance Group has acquired Cleethorpes broker, Martin Anderson Insurance Consultants.
Venture Preference boosts GWP by £25m
Venture Preference (VP) has acquired two brokers through its Smart & Cook business and one via its Stuart Alexander business boosting the broker’s gross written premium (GWP) by £25m.
Fortis reports 12% GWP growth in first nine months
Fortis Insurance UK has reported a 12% increase in gross written premium £581.5m for first nine months 2007. The insurer said in a statement its growth has been driven by 20% year on year increase in GWP for private car and a 9% year on year increase in…
Equity maintains its Northern Ireland expansion plans
In line with its stated growth strategy, Equity Insurance Brokers has acquired County Antrim broker, Diamond Insurance.
Oval announces Allianz investment
Allianz Insurance has acquired a minority 10% equity share of broker, The Oval Group. The purchase will boost Oval’s ability to complete more of the growing number of acquisitions in their pipeline and allow some existing shareholders to take minor…
Jelf launches network partnership
Corporate consultancy Jelf Group has launched a collaboration between the Group and network professional, Bob Parkins - called ‘The Purple Partnership Ltd’.
James Hallam acquires London-based broker
James Hallam has acquired First Light Insurance Brokers. First Light are based in Docklands and employ a staff of 10 people focusing on business in the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector.
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Henderson increases profits and seeks to expand
Leeds-based Henderson Insurance Brokers, which has gross written premium in excess of £100m and spec...
Broker Network rejects bid and buys two more
Last month Broker Network rejected an acquisition approach and bought two brokers of its own, Denbig...
Overheard
Invitations have been coming in thick and fast to the PB team. Last month we managed to blow a fortu...