Broker News – Page 102
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NewsPeter Cullum backed broker duo to form Manchester ‘powerhouse’
The two brokers are currently in talks about another local broker joining the business as part of its growth plans
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NewsGRP reports year of growth despite pandemic headwinds
Global Risk Partners reported strong growth in 2020 fuelled by its acquisitions and underwriting performance
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IT InterviewThe ‘single biggest challenge’ for brokers is capacity says Miller boss
Broker chief executive explains that ‘we’re having to work much harder for our clients to make sure we get them the deals done that they need’
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News AnalysisBrokers demand ‘much better service’ from insurers amid tightened lockdown regime
Against a backdrop of stricter lockdown restrictions, brokers tell Insurance Times that they are unimpressed with insurer service as some have ’attempted to shirk their responsibility’
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AgendaOpinion: A year to forget for many, while opportunity knocks for others
Insurance Times managing editor Yannick Guerry mulls over how 2020 has panned out, with brokers questioning service standards and reputational gains still up for grabs
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IT InterviewM&A activity is “more frenetic now then it’s ever been” – Ethos Broking
The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating M&A conversations, with many brokers considering whether to de-risk their assets
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News‘Blanket’ broker PI exposure following Covid BI fallout is ‘overhyped’ – Fenchurch Law
Following the FCA’s business interruption test case, law firm partner says ‘of course there’s going to be broker exposure’ in relation to professional indemnity claims
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FeaturesIn Focus: What changes are independent brokers planning to make to their services in 2021?
This year has certainly been a year of change for the insurance industry, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, the impending Brexit deadline and regulatory intervention. But how are independent brokers tweaking their service propositions in order to survive and stand out as we enter 2021? Insurance Times asks industry leaders ...
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NewsBe Wiser revamps board to bring in senior hires from Endsleigh and Travelers
Broker chief executive says the reshuffle is the ‘significant next step’ for the company’s growth
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NewsGRP appoints chief underwriting officer for its underwriting division
The job role will see the new hire develop GRP’s digital capabilities and build long-term relationships with insurer partners
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NewsMore than 50% of brokers have experienced a mental health issue in the last 12 months
Heavy workloads and dealing with regulation are flagged as two key causes of broker stress
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IT InterviewPrivate equity investment set to bring ‘significant firepower’ to Miller
The firm was ‘not going to be able to blossom in the Willis Towers Watson family’ says broker chief executive
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NewsPIB Group buys landlord and lettings insurance broker
The firm has clocked up 35 acquisitions to date
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FeaturesWhat are the most profitable schemes for brokers amid the pandemic recession?
Although commercial combined schemes have brought brokers the most commission between April and September, residential property owners’ cover is declared the ‘biggest earner’ for this period
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NewsEthos Broking is ‘planning and preparing vigorously’ for Brexit, says MD
Ethos’ plans include the creation of ‘a Maltese PCC for one of our existing partners’
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News‘Partnership-led ecosystem’ central to future of broker success
It is not ‘feasible’ or ‘reasonable’ to expect brokers to have in-house capability for a myriad of value-added services, says broking chief executive
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NewsGeneralist brokers ‘can’t stay ahead’ in ‘asymmetric’ economic downturn – Partners&
Industry experts agree that brokers need to forge sector specialisms in order to better understand their customers and to ensure success post pandemic
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IT InterviewIn Focus: Independent brokers have ‘a mindset for survival’ – Ethos Broking
Building resilience while navigating the Covid-19 pandemic lies in forging progressive growth supported by the foundations of culture, communications and care, says Ethos Broking’s managing director
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NewsBrokers need to be SME business partners to secure success post Covid – Markel
Expert panel agrees that an advice-led approach complete with value-added services, such as tax and legal support, is the future of commercial broking post pandemic
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NewsAston Lark buys two specialist brokers
Aston Lark announces its second round of M&A activity within a week
