Broker News – Page 15
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NewsParent company of Birmingham broker makes two leadership appointments
’Their combined depth of knowledge, strategic insight and proven leadership experience will be instrumental,’ says chief executive
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NewsHowden leverages ‘market conditions’ to reprice £3.1bn debt
‘Being able to make our borrowing more efficient puts us in an even stronger position to continue delivering on our ambitious growth plans,’ says chief financial officer
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NewsUnderwriting ‘elephant in the room’ is hampering ‘free flowing business’ – QRG Specialty
Plus, ‘inflexible’ Syndicate Business Forecast reporting could see firms declining income opportunities, says head of reinsurance and broking
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NewsAon-owned NFP acquires Bspoke in major deal
’The Bspoke team will strengthen our existing suite of insurance solutions while expanding our technical underwriting expertise and specialist product knowledge,’ says president
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NewsClear Group’s Europe chief executive steps down
’He has added significant weight and understanding into our European and broader M&A strategy,’ says group chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s broker acquired by business solutions company
’Strategic acquisitions such as this are set to play a crucial role as we continue to scale,’ says chief commercial officer
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NewsCommercial broker handling £2m GWP acquired after 63 years
’We are excited to expand and look forward to leveraging the buying power and partnerships of a larger group,’ says director
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NewsChief executive at credit and political risk broker to step down
’She has our gratitude and of course, our full support as she dedicates this next phase to her family,’ says chairman
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NewsAlmost half of brokers say fleet operators are not adapting to electric vehicles – Direct Commercial
’Fleets aren’t resisting the sustainability agenda – they’re navigating practical challenges at different speeds,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsInsurer M&A shifts to smaller targets and diversification across UK and Europe
The increasing strain of regulatory pressure across Europe’s ”fragmented markets” is forcing smaller firms to merge to remain sustainable, says market intelligence provider
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NewsBroker relocates London head office for first time in 30 years
’This move represents more than just a change of address – it’s a milestone in our journey of transformation,’ says chief executive
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News‘Inherent inconsistency’ in trapped capital and retrocessional capacity could cause ‘knee jerk’ prices
‘If a substantial percentage of the retrocessional capacity is not able to renew, you’ve got an instant supply problem,’ explains head of reinsurance and broking
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NewsGallagher appoints new chief executive for M&A and private equity client practice
’Gallagher’s existing team is well established and I am looking forward to working with them,’ says appointee
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NewsTwo brokers among five firms to gain CII chartered status in Q2 2025
‘They have set themselves apart from other firms in the eyes of their customers and clients,’ says president
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NewsLloyd’s wholesale broker secures capacity for new SME D&O facility
’This launch is part of our wider strategy to continually enhance our product offering across specialist lines,’ says chief executive
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NewsActive insurance provider makes two hires to support regional brokers in UK
’Our underwriting resolve and mission to protect the unprotected continue to prove valuable at a time when cyber risk is evolving quickly,’ says managing director
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NewsVerlingue UK focuses on employee benefits buys as UK M&A is ‘overheated’ and ‘alarming’
The price of M&A in the UK broker market ‘is crazy’, adds chairman
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NewsPremier League club West Ham names commercial broker as official insurance partner
’Together, we look forward to achieving great things on and off the pitch,’ says managing director
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NewsBrown and Brown to acquire private client and bloodstock broker
’We look forward to supporting them as they continue to do what they do best,’ says retail chief executive
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NewsBrokers push for greater delegated authority as demand for bespoke and hybrid eTrading grows
’There isn’t any nuance for the wealth of experience and advice that the broker can bring in,’ says managing director
