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Broker Expo 2022: Brokers warned get "on the front foot" to combat disintermediation threat
The biggest threats to commercial brokers include an inability to understand new growing industries, disintermediation through embedded insurance and talent recruitment.
In Depth: Taxi and private hire insurance faced with slow recovery
Sophie Locke-Cooper investigates the impact Covid-19 has had on taxi and private hire insurance, as the sector gets to grips with social and economic changes post-pandemic
In Depth: On the road again - haulage under the spotlight
Too few drivers, Brexit redtape and more theft have put the haulage sector under immense strain, but specialists say there are some positive signs showing the sector can keep on trucking, facilitated by expert brokers and insurers as Rachel Gordon…
Zego doubling down on growth with 40 brokers
Zego is pursuing a route of working with brokers who “see how the future is evolving” rather than a working “with any broker” approach, CEO Sten Saar told Insurance Age.
Jensten rolls out combined underwriting business
The Jensten Group has brought Policyfast, City Underwriters and Gresham Underwriting together under a single brand with the launch of Jensten Underwriting.
Zego partners with QBE
Zego has partnered with QBE to expand its fleet insurance offerings.
Aston Lark buys AJ Insurance Service
Aston Lark, a Howden company, has acquired Essex-based AJ Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
Jensten buys MGA Origin
The Jensten Group has bought SME specialist managing general agent Origin UW for an undisclosed sum.
Clear buys GSI Commercial Services
Clear Group has bought GSI Commercial Services in its first deal to complete since Goldman Sachs invested in the broker last month.
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.
Ex-Axa leader David Williams joins Humn
David Williams has joined commercial motor insurtech Humn as a non-executive director.
Zurich UK refreshes small fleet cover for electric vehicles
Zurich UK has added new cover and wording to its small fleet policy for firms with between two and 20 vehicles.
Taking the temperature of the electric vehicle market
With the Financial Conduct Authority’s price walking ban coming into force and customers transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric and hybrid vehicles, the motor insurance industry is currently in a state of flux. Eleanore Robinson…
Lloyd’s picks 11 for latest lab cohort
The insurtechs have been selected based on solutions geared towards four key themes: decarbonisation and climate change; supply chains; data and models; and claims.
Zego teams up with Aviva on fleet policies
Usage based and flat rate policies will be available to trades and haulage fleets in the UK containing between five and 500 vehicles via direct sales and brokers.
Axa launches EV fleet product
The insurer cited an increase in electric vehicle sales and the ability to offer a greener fleet option to businesses among the reasons for the move.
Allianz posts improved operating profit for 2021 but GWP slips
The provider reported a 3.2% decrease in GWP to £3.8bn.
Pen extends links with QBE for £300m capacity deal
The long term agreement is for three years and covers a range of sectors.
First Underwriting eyes £130m GWP
The MGA is also looking to expand into fresh product lines following its £1bn capacity deal with Accredited.
Hubb targets £15m to £20m GWP for 2023
The commercial usage-based broker was set up in 2020 and authorised in April last year.
Humn acquires Walsingham Motor Insurance
The fleet provider says the deal will accelerate its distribution network with brokers.
The stats: December 2021 – The Acturis Premium Index
The third quarter of the year saw rising premiums in almost all of the product lines featured in the Acturis Commercial Broking Index – the only exception being a minor dip in fleet.
The Insurance Age Top 100 2021
Our Top 100 Independent Brokers Supplement is now available to view online.
Radius Insurance Solutions buys Milestone
Radius already owns Burley Group and has added the broker/underwriter to its book.