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Bravo strikes MGA deal to offer members drone cover
Bravo Networks has teamed up with MGA Moonrock Drone Insurance to offer its members cover for this growing sector.
Acrisure expands in Scotland with WH&R McCartney buy
Acrisure has added to its reach in Scotland snapping up Motherwell-based WH&R McCartney.
Konsileo launches academy and grows peer-to-peer learning
Konsileo has launched Konsileo Academy with four content pillars and expanded its peer-to-peer learning.
Ex-Towergate leader Simon Trott joins travel specialist Ancile
Travel insurance broker Ancile Insurance Group has appointed former Towergate Direct boss Simon Trott as CEO.
Brokers push for more from RSA/NIG
Brokers have given a mixed report on communication levels around the RSA and NIG deal but with the process kicking forwards today have expressed the hope the takeover will make more products available.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Commercial Express’ Duncan Pritchard
With the 2024 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference soon upon us, Duncan Pritchard, managing director of Commercial Express, looks forward to productive conversations, and dreams of David Attenborough closing a future event.
Hug Hub extranet offering sold to Endeavour Ventures
Endeavour Ventures has bought Hug Hub’s commercial lines focused digital quote platform, Extranet Hub, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Abacus’ Richard Burgess
With the Biba Conference on the horizon, Richard Burgess, CEO of Abacus, explains he has never had time to see a guest speaker and why he prefers Audible to Oasis.
Howden grows presence in Wales with Cardiff office
Howden has opened an office in Cardiff as it seeks to be a prominent force in the commercial broking sector in South and West Wales.
Market Movement Index: should I stay or should I go?
New research from analyst Broker Insights shows there is plenty of commercial policy movement – particularly in lower premium classes – which indicates strong competition and adequate capacity. But do brokers agree? Rachel Gordon reports.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: SSP Broker’s Martyn Matthews
With the Biba Conference just weeks away, Martyn Mathews, managing director of SSP Broker, quotes psychologist Carl Jung and recollects getting his kids foam swords and shields.
Bartlett grows turnover in 2023 as profits remain stable
Bartlett Group increased annual turnover in 2023 to £17.87m from £16.08m amid stable profits of £1.79m, according to its latest Companies House filing.
Gallagher maintains organic growth in Q1
Gallagher has posted 6% organic growth in its UK and Ireland retail division for the first quarter of 2024.
Aon completes NFP deal
Aon has completed the $13bn (£10.4bn) acquisition of NFP.
The growing role for brokers in fighting insurance fraud
With reports of fraud escalating in terms of value or number, the role of brokers in combatting these crimes should not be underestimated. Edward Murray looks at the controls, validation tools and processes being implemented to support both detection and…
Dual to open two UK offices as McGinn’s regional push gathers pace
Howden-owned managing general agent Dual will be opening two offices in the UK within a year, aiming for 12 to 15 staff in each to build its regional broker business, Insurance Age can reveal.
UK commercial insurance rates fell 2% in Q1 - Marsh
UK commercial insurance rates fell by 2% in the first quarter of 2024, whereas those in the global market rose 1%, according to the latest research by Marsh.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Arc Legal’s Martin Johnson
As the Biba Conference gets ever closer, Martin Johnson, head of partnerships at Arc Legal, outlines why Manchester trumps London as a location for the event and his fond memories of Bez shaking his maracas.
AA’s insurance arm Ebitda jumps by 42%
The AA’s insurance arm’s adjusted Ebitda rose by 42% to £64m as its broker books fell slightly in the year ended 31 January 2024.
Aviva to open branches in Chelmsford and Southampton
Aviva is to open offices in Chelmsford and Southampton, delivering on its promise to set up two new branches this year, Insurance Age can reveal.
Jensten makes third acquisition of the year
Jensten Insurance Brokers has added to its schemes and affinities business with the purchase of Robert Gerrard & Co, an insurance broker specialising in the lift and escalator industry.