Broker News – Page 105
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NewsGallagher UK buys motorbike broker with ‘great reputation for customer service’
The deal will enhance Gallagher’s digital capabilities and expertise in motorcycle and motorhome cover
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NewsQBE joins forces with broker on new pay-as-you-go insurance for coaches
The partnership is ‘our way of continuing to support’ a sector ‘hard hit by the pandemic’, says insurer motor portfolio manager
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NewsMore than half of brokers prioritise giving back to the community – Ecclesiastical
The main driver for giving back is making a difference
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NewsGallagher’s UK operations see organic growth improve by 12% in Q4 2021
M&A activity alongside retaining, as well as gaining, new clients has contributed to the business’ growth
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NewsSam White reveals corporate psychologist as new Freedom Services Group chief executive
Incoming boss seeks to provide ‘therapy for the whole business’ to eliminate organisational obstacles, says White
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NewsCo-op Insurance and Markerstudy launch pet cover with Towie’s Pete Wicks
The pair hope to help make pet adoption more affordable
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NewsThe Clear Group denies rumours it is up for sale
Chief executive notes that the broker is ‘approached all the time by parties keen to invest in The Clear Group, but this does not mean that we are for sale’
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NewsBishopsgate snaps up division managing director from Lloyd’s broker competitor
The appointment links to the ‘wider Ardonagh Specialty strategy and international growth plans’, says chief executive
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NewsWTW hires ex-Lloyd’s chief digital officer to lead commercial lines strategy
The new hire has a background in banking and has served on various fintech boards
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NewsAon bolsters UK leadership team with new COO
Both of the new appointments are ‘highly respected, recognised leaders and will enhance our organisation’s operations’, says chief operating officer
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NewsPIB Group makes fifth acquisition in Ireland
Insurance intermediary firm grows ‘arsenal’ in Ireland with latest purchase of retail commercial broker
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NewsThe Clear Group buys Ashford-based broker in first deal of 2022
The transaction marks the broking group’s 32nd M&A deal since 2001
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NewsHowden Group boosts revenue by 48% in 2021 thanks to organic growth uptick
The broker attributed its 2021 revenue uptick to organic growth fuelled by talent in the business
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NewsMarsh’s vice-chairman set to retire this March
The broker’s vice-chairman ‘played a key role in successfully integrating’ Marsh and JLT, said group president and chief operating officer
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NewsCar insurance costs increase for first time since autumn 2020
Pricing trend data could help insurers navigate the motor market post-FCA pricing reform, said price comparison site chief executive
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NewsArdonagh Specialty expands cross-class follow capacity solution
The move aims to help the company reach more clients and develop its focus on data generation
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NewsH&H Group buys Hexham-based insurance agency
The merger will see H&H Insurance Brokers get a new director
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NewsCyber threats ‘growing faster than ability to prevent and manage them effectively’
Rewarding efficiency over resilience ’can leave companies vulnerable to shocks’, says broker’s European risk management leader
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NewsXS Direct no longer accepting new business
Ceasing renewals business will follow on 1 March 2022
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NewsSRG kickstarts 2022 by acquiring corporate broker’s special risks team
Building on eight years of partnership, the deal will aid future strategic opportunities, says deputy chief executive
