Agriculture
Miller CEO targets growth at ‘greater pace’ as revenues top £200m
Lloyd’s broker Miller has marked its second anniversary as an independent broker with revenues breaking through £200m, it announced today.
Aston Lark recruits Boswell duo to open Norwich office
Aston Lark has opened a new office in Norwich, which will be headed by former Alan Boswell director James Monkhouse.
Interview: Charles Foster, Lycetts
Lycetts is on the up as chief executive Charles Foster has an eye on steadily growing profits. The broker is navigating the insurance cycle well, even if insurers are not playing ball.
Towergate targets £1.5bn after breaking through £1bn GWP barrier
Towergate achieved more than £1bn of gross written premium in 2022 for the first time ever and has set its sights on £1.5bn in just a few years, chief executive Richard Tuplin has revealed to Insurance Age.
Crawford & Co launches automated livestock claims system
Crawford & Company has launched an automated claims settlement system for the UK livestock market, which is available to brokers, insurers and policyholders.
People Moves: 21-25 November 2022
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
JMG Group exceeds £200m GWP with latest broker buy
JMG Group has purchased Wokingham-based BJP Insurance Brokers, a deal which will see the group exceed £200m in gross written premiums.
Gallagher rebrands Innovu and buys Doyle Mahon in Ireland
Gallagher has bought Irish broker Doyle Mahon and revealed the Innovu deal is now fully integrated with the rebrand set to complete next Monday.
TL Dallas to expand into Cumbria
TL Dallas, which has 11 UK offices, is expanding into Cumbria with Lynne Taylor and Emma Irving to head up the new office.
FR Ball announces merger with Wessex BS and acquisition
Abergavenny based brokers FR Ball has merged with high-street player, Wessex Business Services to create Wessex Insurance Brokers.
News analysis: Agriculture – how can brokers help the sector face up to risks, old and new?
Whether it is inflation, weather, rural criminals or staff shortages, the agricultural market has certainly borne the brunt when it comes to feeling the force of social and climate change. Martin Friel investigates how the insurance sector is helping…
H&H expands in Wales with Wrexham office
H&H Insurance Brokers has opened an office in Wrexham to be its administrative hub for its Wales operation.
McClarrons opens in Hull
The independent broker has set up a branch in Hull adding to its Malton headquarters.
H&H lifts lid on Tynedale deal
The broker is on track to grow its business by 14% this year and saw its GWP increase by £1.5m following the recent acquisition in Hexham.
Lycetts on track to triple profits in 2021
In an interview with Insurance Age, Lycetts boss Charles Foster speaks about the company’s growth strategy, changes in the agricultural sector, and plans for finding a new CEO.
Broking success: Care and the community
Directors Stephen Ward and Ryan Roberts talk to Insurance Age about the company’s genesis, things they would have done differently and plans for expansion across Cumbria.
RAW Insurance on track for further expansion
After having opened an office in Kendal last month, co-founders Ryan Roberts and Stephen Ward tell Insurance Age about their plans for the future.
Abbey Autoline hits acquisition trail after rebrand
MD Julie Gibbons discusses the broker's rebrand, acquisition plans, opening up after lockdown and how the business has ended up with a female majority in management roles.
Video: Autonomous vehicles in farming
Driverless vehicles are revolutionising the agricultural sector. MS Amlin explains how this is impacting insurance.
Survey: What direction should commercial and agricultural insurance e-trading be taking?
Brokers explain how providers can improve the commercial and agricultural insurance e-trading experience for a survey conducted by MS Amlin and Insurance Age
Ageas partners with Victor in £60m capacity deal
Agreement sees the insurer provide capacity for Victor's products across agriculture and the third sector over the next five years.
FUW Insurance Services hires ex-MP as managing director
Guto Bebb to join the Welsh farming specialist broker in April.
GRP-owned CCIB buys agricultural specialist
Deal for Barpax Associates is the broker's second since becoming part of GRP in early 2018.
MS Amlin adds digital trading solution to agricultural motor product
Firm says the platform will provide full-cycle functionality and a quick quote option.