Commercial
Customers value professionalism above all, finds survey
GRP survey highlights that customers choose brokers based on professionalism and recommendation.
Finch buys Martinez & Partners in ninth deal
Finch Group began its acquisitive streak when bought by Broker Network Partners in 2016.
Cullum-backed Ataraxia expands broker capital options
Following investment from Minority Venture Partners, the organisation is planning to do 75 deals in the next three years.
Broker Expo: Insurance Age to reveal exclusive research
Insurance Age’s largest broker survey will reveal average commission levels, broker opinion on consolidation and unrated insurers, and brokers' 2020 strategies.
In-depth - Sport & leisure: Slips and trips
Lee Brett looks at some of the ways brokers can help clients minimise the risk of these common accidents
In-depth - Sport & leisure: Good sport
Sports clubs and venues can face a wide range of risks, from minor accidents through to abuse claims. Sam Barrett investigates
GRP hub Greens buys Millards
It is the sixth purchase for Greens since it became a Global Risk Partners hub in 2017.
In-depth - Sport & leisure: Checking in to sport and leisure
From spas and bars to golf breaks and weddings, hotels and B&Bs are diversifying into more areas and the wide variety in the market could present an opportunity for brokers, reports Sam Barrett
TH March reports falling profits
The specialist jewellery broker says results were impacted by an exceptional cost of £289,000 but also highlights "good growth".
£60m capacity deal for Aqueous as it seeks to be "sustainable" for brokers
The MGA, which specialises in SME hospitality, leisure and PI, has teamed up with QIC Europe.
Brunel Group launches employee benefits business
Anders Lewis, previously of Gallagher, has been hired to launch the newly created company.
Video: Commercial claims - what do customers want?
Aviva's Vanessa Millar discusses how brokers and insurers can work together to help commercial clients to have the best claims experience.
Luker Rowe buys Trident Insurance Brokers
Business brings Luker Rowe's GWP up to £19m as MD Chris Luker confirms the broker is looking to make more deals.
Saffron Insurance buys Sharer Chapman
It is the third deal for the Ethos-backed broker this year.
MS Amlin to exit nine business lines
Updated: It is too early to determine if the plan will result in redundancies or regional office closures as business seeks to redeploy capital and management focus.
Bayles pledges continued broker focus after Aviva management reshuffle
Aviva chief distribution officer, Phil Bayles, says new commercial lines structure will make it easier for brokers to know where to go.
Blog: The importance of claims
Aviva's Victoria Keating explores how claims are changing in mid-market and outlines what good service looks like.
Ten takes small profit hit due to software house move
2018 results reveal a rise in turnover but a fall in profit at the AR network.
YouGov report reveals 73% of policy holders shop around for insurance
Report also found that only 14% of consumers use word of mouth when in the process of switching their insurance.
Hobbs reveals Allianz’s £35m debut at Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s box added 4,000 new customers to the insurer in its first year of trading.
Blog: The future of commercial broking
Sharon Bishop, Close Brothers Premium Finance CEO, explores the findings of the CBPF/Insurance Age Survey for commercial brokers.
Egan reveals thinking behind RSA's commercial merger
CEO says move will create efficiencies and does not deny that it may lead to redundancies but explains the aim is to bring clarity to brokers following feedback that RSA's current structure is hard to deal with.
The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand?
As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation
Jelf rebrand an opportunity for regional brokers, say experts
Brokers say Marsh's "inevitable" move could lead to staff exits and a shift away from local service as Jelf rebrands to Marsh Commercial.