James Hallam
Anscombe hails "significant organic growth" at Seventeen Group
CEO says growth was driven by investment in specialist areas, as the firm continues to invest in IT and make acquisitions.
Revenue growth for Seventeen Group
Broker points to organic growth as main driver.
Brokers support Biba's industry standardised Toba
Experts urge brokers to challenge their insurer panels to utilise the new template.
Seventeen buys marine specialists Everards
Broker's fourth deal of 2018.
Policyfast to focus on innovation following Coversure MBO
Wholesale arm of the broking group is currently in discussions to get products added to software houses.
Coversure backers Livingbridge “not done” with insurance investments
PE firm met with 30 brokers before partnering with Bob Darling and management team
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age's editor and reporter share their thoughts on Biba 2018 and a strong week for puns in headlines.
Biba 2018: FCA pledges “perennial” client money focus
The regulator spoke at a panel session on how customers are at the heart of the broker business at the Biba conference.
Coversure CEO confirms new acquisition strategy following MBO
But CEO Bob Darling notes the company is not stepping away from the franchise model and reveals founder Mark Coverdale will retire when the deal goes through.
Coversure management completes MBO
New private equity backers to fund expansion via takeovers as well as new locations and services.
Seventeen expands in Scotland with two deals
Move follows the broker's purchase of Rupert Burgoyne earlier this week.
Seventeen Group buys Rupert Burgoyne
Broker to keep staff and premises as it rebrands as Hallam Burgoyne.
Coversure expands into Scotland with new Falkirk office
The branch is owned and run by Graham Lilley and follows openings in Leeds, Crawley and Bingley.
Broking break: Your Top Five
This week's most read stories include FCA spending, Coversure's results, the Marsh rebrand of Bluefin and an Open GI deal with Brightside.
Quizzical questions: 1 December 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Coversure reveals 7.9% rise in turnover for year to March 2017
Group CEO Bob Darling pleased with results as profits and GWP also increase.
Touchstone teams with BNP Paribas for insurance premium funding
MGA, part of the Seventeen Group, to roll out the offering at Broker Expo.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
The most popular stories this week included the UK Broker Awards, the threat of blockchain, Aston Scott and Lark, a bomb scare and Aviva's advert ban.
UK Broker Awards 2017: The winners
Square Mile Broking was crowned Broker of the Year as Coversure’s Mark Coverdale was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy.
Seventeen Group's pre-tax profit falls 30% for 2016
Turnover increased by 24% from £10.1m to £12.6m.
Brokers concerned about reduced choice following Allianz and LV deal
However, experts also see opportunities rising from the merger.
Quizzical questions: 23 June 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Coversure opens in Leeds
New branch to be run by owners of Coversure Bradford.
Blog: Swinton - from high street hero to high street heartbreak
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on Swinton's latest branch closures and puts it in some historical perspective