Broker News – Page 104
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IT Interview‘Time is ripe’ for technology transformation says Kingfisher
The broker’s group director of transformation tells Insurance Times about its newest technology partnership and how the business plans to revamp back office functionality to support both staff and customers
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FeaturesBroker Scheme Focus: Should brokers take some responsibility for customers with unpaid Covid BI claims?
Insurance Times gets different perspectives on whether scheme brokers should share the blame when it comes to unsatisfied business interruption customers left with unpaid claims due to the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsCII appoints Aon UK chief executive as new president
At the professional body’s annual general meeting today, the CII also confirmed a new deputy president
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NewsBirrell Group buys commercial broker in second acquisition this month
The purchase signals Birrell Group’s ambition to ‘build out our Midlands footprint’ since becoming GRP’s regional hub
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FeaturesBroker Scheme Focus: FCA test case result has ‘amplified’ impact on broker schemes
Insurance Times speaks to experts across the sector to find out how broker schemes will be affected by the recent test case verdict on the interpretation of business interruption policy wordings for Covid-19 claims
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NewsBirrell Group makes first acquisition since becoming GRP’s Midlands hub
The business has bought a Northampton-based commercial broker
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NewsOneglobal announces new executive director
The new hire has more than 30 years of industry experience
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NewsArdonagh buys specialist retail broker
Both parties describe the deal as a ‘great opportunity for us all’
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NewsPIB Group completes nationwide rebrand
Around 11 brokers within its speciality division will now operate as PIB Insurance Brokers
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NewsBrokers urged to confirm that public liability policies cover Legionnaires’ disease
CII society produces good practice guide as vacant offices fill despite illness risk
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NewsNot-for-profit broker SEIB buys ‘ethical’ intermediary
Acquisition target WRS specialises in the social welfare sector
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NewsHowden to acquire solicitors’ professional indemnity broker
The deal will see the broker represent more than 1,000 UK law firms for professional indemnity cover
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News Analysis‘Earth shattering’ - The FCA’s big plans to shake up premium finance
The proposed new rules could dramatically alter the income earned by insurance brokers
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IT InterviewBrokerbility buy is a ‘tremendous opportunity’ says Clear Group boss
Broker to target small, specialty firms as part of M&A expansion plan to support ‘gradually moving up the ladder’
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NewsClear Group buys Brokerbility Holdings
The deal marks the broker’s biggest acquisition to date - it will now manage around £200m in premiums and employ more than 400 staff
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News Analysis‘Pandemic Re needs to get up and running’ says Aston Lark boss Peter Blanc
The ‘cancellation culture’ caused by Covid-19 is hitting the economy hard, but the inability for event organisers to obtain to coronavirus cover is still stifling this sector – Blanc believes it’s time for the insurance industry to lean on the government for a solution
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NewsCMA ‘concerned’ that Ardonagh’s purchase of Bennetts will lead to ‘worse deal’ for customers
The firms now have five days to respond to the CMA’s initial findings; if its key issues are not addressed, then an in-depth phase two investigation will be required
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News AnalysisTest case judgment could be ‘the difference between life and death’ for Covid closed businesses
Brokers rejoice as High Court ruling provides clarity for customers’ business interruption claims caused by Covid-19 pandemic
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NewsRevealed: Four MGAs awarded five stars in Insurance Times MGA survey
The results for the MGA five star ratings are in - four MGAs have made the cut to achieve five stars each for their service, but can you guess who they are?
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News Analysis‘Keen to make acquisitions’ – Gallagher chiefs discuss M&A strategy
Gallagher has a strong balance sheet and a track record of buying UK brokers. Gallagher UK underwriting and broking boss, and M&A head Olly Homer, discuss acquisitions. The duo insist a strong cultural fit is paramount in making a deal.
