Commercial
Innovation Broking CEO lifts lid on sale
Paul Dickson tells Insurance Age about the sales process and discusses the future for Innovation Broking as part of Aston Lark.
Ascend Broking buys SMP Healthcare
Ascend has set its sights on achieving £22-£25m in GWP over the next 24 months and flagged that a further three deals are in the pipeline.
Aston Lark buys Top 100 broker
Innovation Broking is the latest business to join Aston Lark's stable as CEO Paul Dickson is set to become chair of Aston Lark’s broking and benefits companies from early 2022.
Allianz creates chief analytics officer role
Chris Varley is set to join the insurer from Willis Towers Watson next year.
Market Analysis: Broking consolidation from 2010 to today – how the top 100 has changed
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift charts consolidation among the top 100 intermediaries from 2010 to today and reflects on the biggest winners in terms of M&A success
Broker Expo: How to tackle PI
Panelists shared their views on increased regulation, getting adequate cover, and the difficulties and future of the PI sector.
Broker Expo: How can the industry solve its reputation problem?
Broker Expo’s panel discussion on the evolution of reputation management shed light on the issues that led to the BI test case and asked how brokers and insurers can improve their service.
Regulatory framework review draws mixed reactions from trade bodies
Mixed responses from trade bodies as the government sets out proposals for adapting the UK regulatory framework for financial services post-Brexit.
The Insurance Age Top 100 2021
Our Top 100 Independent Brokers Supplement is now available to view online.
AbbeyAutoline appoints commercial director
Jackie Elliott will be joining the team as the broker marks its first year in business following 2020’s merger.
iRevolution Group secures £9m from investment fund
The Manchester-based broker has said it will use the funding from alternative lender Boost&Co to fund its recent acquisition as well as future ones.
MGA Fiducia launches commercial combined product
The product, which will be marketed through its broker partners, provides a range of coverages under one policy.
Arag hires broker business manager
Alastair Sambrook will be responsible for developing relationships with brokers, predominantly in the South East of England.
Xenia buys two specialist teams from Lloyd's broker PNP
The deal sees the Nexus-owned business expand into the financial and specialty risks market.
Insurance trade associations create fair value template
In an attempt to help firms better prepare for the Financial Conduct Authority's new product governance rules, trade associations representing the general insurance market have produced a fair value assessment template.
Insurance Age relaunch: Don't miss our product hub
Check out the website's fresh section, Product Hub, for in-depth features and content spanning 11 product lines.