Commercial
County Group buys Inspire Risk Management
County Group has bought the Warrington-based broker which specialises in commercial corporate and private clients for an undisclosed sum.
MVP invests in Heath Crawford & Foster
Broker targeting a top 50 slot within three years.
GRP buys Alan & Thomas
Global Risk Partners earmarks the business as its hub for the South.
Top 100 2017 - Insurer perspective
Get ready for the disruptors: The commercial insurance market should be gearing up for an InsurTech revolution, but brokers and insurers have nothing to fear, writes Simon Cooter
IPT raises £4.8bn a year
ABI calls on government to cease this tax “raid on the responsible” and say no to further rises as report highlights lack of consumer awareness about the tax.
Nexus buys trade credit broker Credit Risk Solutions
Credit Risk Solutions will continue to be led by its founding shareholders amid plans to make regional acquisitions.
Insurance Linx buys Swadlincote-based broker
Deal marks the broker's ninth acquisition.
CFC revamps product for technology companies
MGA says new offering follows consultation with its broker partners.
Kerry London Underwriting launches roofing scheme
The scheme has been developed in partnership with ECIC and is available to brokers.
Bollington launches MGA
Anjuna Underwriting to write motor business through Bollington's wholesale network.
Pukka’s Sam White launches Freedom Brokers
The broker will focus on motor and will be based in Cheadle, Manchester.
Ecclesiastical launches three specialist heritage products
Products designed to allow brokers to tailor cover for commercial heritage property owners.
Hyperion plans stake sale, reports say
The company has hired Morgan Stanley to advise on a sale of part of the business.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group’s latest buys get two mentions in this week’s top five while a new winner of the Brokerbility survey, changes in car premium rates and an indepth analysis of consolidation make up the rest of the most read list.
Video: A broking minute with Marc Loud
The Park Insurance partner faces the camera for this month's challenge.
Allianz swoops into top spot in Brokerbility survey
Axa retains lead spot in claims category.
Rural Insurance signs five year £41m capacity deal with Zurich
Agricultural insurer switches from XL Catlin as main capacity supplier.
Atradius unveils SME product
Trade credit insurer reveals “streamlined” cover option.
Enness enters insurance broking market
Mortgage broker targeting HNW and commercial business.
Applied Net 2017: Jeff Purdy predicts 30% UK growth for Applied in 2018
Software house close to confirming two more brokers for new Epic platform which goes live in the UK next year.
Ageas offers livechat via Acturis, Applied Systems and SSP
The insurer is the latest provider to adopt live webchat services via a number of software houses.
Axa updates motor trade SME policy
Insurer lists enhancements as including no claims bonus protection option and cover for misfuelling.
SME Now and in the Future: Raising your claim game
Small businesses may not always be prepared for the claims process, but brokers can make the journey easier for clients and even improve retention rates at the same time, writes Edward Murray
Blog: Allianz and LV deal further proof that SME commercial is a tough nut to crack
Jonathan Swift looks back at the past decade and concludes the Allianz /LV deal is the latest evidence that the dominant incumbents have a iron-like grip on the UK SME market.