Broker News – Page 109
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NewsAston Lark snaps up commercial insurance broker
The acquisition will allow the independent broker to continue growing its corporate broking business
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NewsTwo LV= General Insurance branded bodyshops gain Green Heart status
Just over 75% of the the insurer’s branded bodyshops are now carbon neutral
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NewsGRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys Bournemouth-based business
The broker plans to apply ‘the acquisition success’ it has achieved in the UK retail commercial broking market to the PMI sector
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NewsPIB Group extends Irish footprint with retail broker buy
The deal marks the broker’s 11th acquisition in 2021 and its third purchase in Ireland as the firm continues its international expansion strategy
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NewsBackchat November 2021
A spy running late, a spooky Halloween inspired game for brokers and a controversial home insurance advert. What has the insurance industry been up to lately? You heard it here first…
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NewsFilm and TV production Covid support scheme extended following broker support
Tysers director described the move as ‘fantastic news’ because the scheme ‘was the only way to get projects back into production and the industry back on its feet’
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NewsLIVE: Top 50 Brokers 2021 Digital Edition
The industry’s most comprehensive list of top general insurance brokers in the UK is now available
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NewsDaulby Read Insurance buys third Bravo Networks broker in 12 months
The deal is a ‘great tactical move’ to push the business forward in the agricultural market, says broker boss
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NewsThe Ardonagh Group completes $500m buy of BGC Partners’ insurance operations
Specialty broking chairman says the acquisition presents ‘a unique opportunity to build a preferred home for talent and the number one choice for clients on a truly global scale’
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NewsGallagher’s net earnings up 22% in Q3 results as M&A ‘remains buoyant’
The broker predicts favourable revenue for Q4 if economic conditions improve following the Covid-19 pandemic
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NewsWillis Re takeover ‘on track’ – Gallagher
The transaction, which is due to close in Q4, will see Gallagher buy Willis Re for $3.25bn
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NewsChanging risk landscape leads to record-breaking loss of business income – Aon
The insurance broker’s latest survey reveals the top 10 global risks, according to risk managers
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NewsAston Lark buys Birmingham-based corporate broker
The group’s latest deal further enhances its mid-corporate capability in the west midlands region, says top boss
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NewsNFP seals acquisition deal with non-standard broker
The wholesale brokerage operation is “highly respected” by its network of brokers, says managing director
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NewsGlobal commercial insurance prices up 15% in Q3 2021 - Marsh
Despite pricing levelling out in certain lines of business, the insurance industry needs to be ready as the ‘pressure on rates in cyber insurance’ continues, says broker president
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NewsLegal indemnity broker sees new managing director take reigns
The broker is celebrating its 10-year anniversary
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NewsInsurance firm launches legal expenses product for foster carers
Between 2019 and 2020, there were almost 2,500 complaints made against foster carers, of which 63% were made by fostered children against their own carers, says business development lead
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NewsBrokerFest 2021: Regulation bar will be ‘a lot higher’ for brokers selling to SMEs
Industry experts predict more regulation to be incoming around insurance for SMEs as the regulator wants these firms to be treated ‘like personal lines customers’
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NewsGRP buys minority stake in specialist broker
The Hedron network member is the first to benefit from GRP’s minority investment strategy
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NewsLockton launches crisis management division
The new unit will be led by head of crisis management Matt Humphries
