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Theo Duchen, Lea Cheesbrough, Partners& and Marsh win big at UK Broker Awards 2023
Hailed as “a true technology entrepreneur”, Theo Duchen, co-founder of Acturis, pictured, won the Achievement Awards at the 2023 UK Broker Awards last night at the VOX, NEC, Birmingham.
Interview: CEO Phil Barton on why Partners& is an “antidote to the worst practices in the market”
Having posited the notion that it was an ‘anti-consolidator’ on launch in 2020, Partners& CEO Phil Barton puts forward the case to Jonathan Swift that it has lived up to its lofty ambition.
Top 100 UK Brokers 2023: Directory – £25m – £30m
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Partners& boosts turnover by 54% and cuts operating loss by nearly two-thirds
Partners& grew its turnover by 54% to £34m in the last financial year and reduced its operating loss by over £8.5m, Insurance Age can reveal.
Partners& takes on Hall Insurance Services
Partners& has expanded in the South East with London-based Hall Insurance Services.
Headline makers – September 2023
The hottest stories from 1 to 31 August.
Stuart Reid adds MGA to his NED portfolio
Insurtech MGA, Qlaims, has recruited Stuart Reid as a non-executive director.
Partners& expands into Kent with broker buy
Partners& has bought East Malling-based broker NexGen Insurance Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
My Perfect Broker Week: Partners&’s Phil Barton
To tie in with the first ever UK Broker Week we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Phil Barton, Partners& CEO shares his thoughts.
Partners& grows in Scotland with Hart Insurance Brokers acquisition
Partners& has extended its geographical presence through the central belt of Scotland, adding Hart Insurance Brokers.
Succession planning: providing support to smooth the exit transition
Selling a broker can be an emotional experience, especially if the founder has run the business for a long time. Rachel Gordon looks at the options available for those with little M&A knowledge seeking an exit.
Succession planning: developing the senior manager talent of the future
Talent recruitment continues to be a major issue for brokers at all levels of seniority. With this in mind, Rachel Gordon looks at what insurers can do to help intermediaries develop their future leaders.
News analysis: What impact has the rising cost of borrowing had on broking M&A?
The broking sector has continued to see significant activity when it comes to mergers and acquisitions despite potential barriers such as Covid-19 and a dwindling number of larger targets. Ida Axling asks whether inflation and rising interest rates might…
Partners& adds two brokers
Partners& has bought Weybridge-based Richard Thompson Insurance Brokers and Leicestershire-based Regent Healthcare, Insurance Age can reveal.
Menopause: What progress is the insurance sector making?
Menopause is becoming an issue where more and more insurance firms are raising awareness, offering staff support and embracing progressive policies. But how far have we really come? asks Saxon East.
Thin end of the wedge – Could an FCA property commissions crackdown extend to all SME products?
Could the government’s plan to ban insurance commissions being taken by landlords, managing agents and freeholders on buildings insurance be extended to other lines? Saxon East looks at what might happen if this proves to be the start of something more…
Partners& posts £14m group operating loss in first full year results
Partners& has reported group turnover of £22.2m in its first full set of audited results since being launched in April 2020.
Broking Success: Partnership power
Stuart Reid, non-exec chair of Partners&, explains why a penchant for buying does not make the broker a consolidator and how staying true to its founding ideals has helped it grow – with more to come
Backpage: July 2022
The lighter side of the world of insurance.
Analysis: The challenge to build back better – as trust in insurance drops
Consumer trust in insurance has fallen over the past 12 months, but experts can see a route to a brighter future. Emmanuel Kenning reports.
Roundtable: How can brokers blossom in the ever-evolving EV market?
The electric vehicle and hybrid market is set to grow exponentially in the next decade as UK motorists are encouraged to transition from internal combustion engines. Our expert panel and sponsor AX learn more.
ESG Round-up - July 2022
Insurance Age rounds up the key stories from the insurance sector’s environmental and social governance agenda, featuring Aviva, Brit Insurance, Romero Group and Partners&.
Stuart Reid joins Harbour Underwriting as NED
Former Bluefin and Gallagher boss Stuart Reid has joined commercial dispute insurance specialist Harbour Underwriting as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba awards Francis Perkins and Young Broker trophies
Gallagher’s Wendy Hardman was awarded the Francis Perkins gong and Florence Dennis, of Partners&, took home the Young Broker of the Year prize.