Close Brothers Premium Finance
Video Q&A: Close Brothers Premium Finance on how brokers can grow business in challenging times
Seàn Kemple of Close Brothers Premium Finance discusses the factors affecting business growth in the current market and the opportunities afforded by premium finance
Blog: Helping customers budget better as cost-of-living crisis bites
Premium finance is not just a useful cash flow tool for clients. It can also help brokers boost customer retention and plug insurance gaps, says Seán Kemple, managing director of Close Brothers Premium Finance
News analysis: What next for brokers amid FCA premium finance crackdown?
The Financial Conduct Authority’s premium finance crackdown threatens a significant revenue earner for brokers. Big players with strong balance sheets are making moves
Market Moves - November 2022
The latest recruitment news from around the industry.
Blog: Lending through the cycle helps brokers to support their clients
Given the economic uncertainty, customers’ ability to preserve cash is likely to drive demand for insurance financing option argues Elliott Hayes, director of sales, commercial lines, Close Brother Premium Finance.
Trail: Premfina remains ‘very, very, ambitious’ despite £9.8m loss
Premfina Limited posted a £9.8m loss in its reserves last year, but has pledged to continue spending in its bid to become a major force in the insurance premium finance sector.
People Moves: 10-14 October 2022
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
Blog: Partnership builds the resilience brokers need to navigate a challenging world
A recent Close Brothers Premium Finance survey highlighted a host of new issues brokers are facing that did not exist two years ago. To improve resilience in the face of these challenges Seán Kemple, managing director of premium finance, argues…
Close Brothers reports premium finance drop
Close Brothers has posted a 4% fall in its premium finance book to £1bn in the year to 31 July 2022.
Survey: How can brokers grow business in challenging times?
A recent broker barometer survey conducted by Insurance Age, in association with Close Brothers Premium Finance, explored current sentiment around business growth for insurance brokers in today’s environment, exploring current challenges and the expected…
The Broker Barometer Survey is back!
Our Broker Barometer Survey is returning this year, and we are seeking feedback from fellow brokers on issues ranging from the current broker challenges and whether there are opportunities for growth, to the latest news and opinions regarding the FCA's…
PremFina takes from Close Brothers to build senior team
Former Close Brothers MD, Paul Trail, has joined the premium finance provider alongside Laura Sweetman, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 25 - 29 April 2022
Keep up-to-date with the top personnel stories on Insurance Age.
Blog: 45 years of premium finance
Managing director of Close Brothers Premium Finance, Seán Kemple, outlines the history of the provider.
Year in Review: Seàn Kemple, Close Brothers
Close Brothers MD Seàn Kemple reflects on the challenges brought on by 2021 and discusses the implications of the hard market for the broker space.
Close Brothers "stable" again after management changes
The finance provider promises new products for brokers and customers as MD, Sean Kemple, talks to Insurance Age.
Blog: Competition is good for brokers and customers
In a sponsored post, Close Brothers MD Seàn Kemple discusses how the premium finance provider aims to support brokers in the future.
PremFina names Sharon Bishop UK & Ireland CEO
Bishop left rival finance firm, Close Brothers, a year ago.
Paul Trail exits Close Brothers
The move comes just eight months after he took the MD position and has resulted in a management reshuffle at the finance provider.
Budget: Broking M&A could be affected by changes to Entrepreneurs’ Relief
What might the Budget have in store for brokers? Close Brothers’ Paul Trail considers the possibilities.
Video: Networks and M&A
In another video with Close Brothers Premium Finance we discuss the future of networks and M&A activity in the insurance sector.
Blog: Coping with a hard market
Close Brothers Premium Finance MD, Paul Trail, looks how best the finance sector can support brokers as the market gets tougher.
Video: The hardening market
Close Brothers MD, Paul Trail, considers the changing market conditions.
Interview: Paul Trail
Insurance Age meets the Close Brothers Premium Finance MD.