Broker News – Page 97
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NewsHenderson bulks up new broker further with ex-Aon staff
Insurance Times understands that around four Aon employees are expected to join new Henderson-backed broker
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IT Interview‘Choosy’ capacity post-Covid could hit MGA consolidation
However, having capacity to back up specialist schemes could provide ‘one more bite of the cherry’ says broker chair
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NewsMacbeth buys Buckinghamshire-based broker
The deal marks the firm’s second acquisition in 18 months
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NewsAviva’s Phil Bayles accepts new role at Ardonagh Advisory
Chief executive says Bayles’ appointment ‘feels like the stars aligning’, empowering him to ‘make an indelible mark on our value creation story’
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NewsRight Choice Insurance Brokers buys Kingfisher-owned Fresh motor brands
Broker chief executive hopes the deal marks the ‘first of many acquisitions’
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NewsUK car insurance premiums fell by 14% in last year – WTW
Premiums are now at their cheapest since 2015, reflecting the impact of lockdown on claims
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NewsKingfisher UK appoints chief information officer
The new appointment aims to use technology and data to lead change
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NewsArdonagh Group’s retail platform purchases Be Wiser assets
The move follows job losses at Be Wiser earlier this year
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NewsGuy Carpenter appoints former Swiss Re director as MD and co-head of cyber
The newly created role demonstrates the broker’s ambition to strengthen its market position in this line of business
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NewsAston Lark makes second acquisition in Ireland
The firm has an ambition to become ‘Ireland’s leading independent insurance broker’
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NewsPartners& buys Nottingham-based broker
The move supports the broker’s strategy to build its presence in the Midlands
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NewsMarkerstudy Group appoints ex-Tesco Bank boss as group chairman
The new recruit will support the board by advocating an ESG agenda
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NewsInsurers refuse four-by-four car cover as thefts double over decade – Broadway Insurance Brokers
Misunderstanding policy wordings can also create extra expense for policyholders if their claims are refused
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NewsRAC Insurance establishes in-house insurance intermediary
The move ‘represents a material shift in our insurance strategy’ says RAC Insurance boss
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NewsEthos Broking buys London broker to reach baker’s dozen of acquisitions
The acquisition will ‘further strengthen the wider Ethos Broking group’ by creating London foothold
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NewsTowergate strengthens Swansea footprint with new acquisition
The broker’s area director says the acquisition ’marks an exciting opportunity to strengthen our existing taxi specialism’
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NewsEx-Travelers COO joins Partners& in newly created role
The new recruit has worked as Travelers’ chief operating officer since 2016
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NewsUK brokers boast stronger relationships with clients than pre-pandemic – GlobalData
The data analytics and consulting firm also found that nearly half of brokers’ clients are interested in finding out about coverage gaps following the pandemic
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NewsBroker Direct and Proficient Insurance roll out data channel to support vehicle repairer networks
The pair’s long-term focus is to push more messages automatically to customers, to avoid policyholders having to proactively log in online or make a call
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People & OpinionQ&A: Telematics "offers brokers more engagement with customers" – ThingCo
Martin Williams, chief operating officer of ThingCo, tells Insurance Times how next-generation telematics technology is helping motor insurance brokers prepare for a different world after COVID-19
