Broker News – Page 98
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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
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FeaturesArdonagh ‘on cusp’ of solving BI issue before FCA test case halted project
In a call with media this morning, Ardonagh’s chief executive David Ross spoke about how an industry working group was ’on the cusp’ of finalising a solution for business interruption claims, but the FCA Supreme Court case put a stop to this
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NewsC&C Insurance Brokers continues expansion with Scottish operation
Heading up the new operation is a former Towergate employee
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NewsAston Lark buys Irish broker
Aston Lark has made four acquisitions this month – its latest purchase precedes a rebrand for its Irish division
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NewsWunelli co-founder joins IMS
The firm aims to expand beyond its core markets to become a global leader in connected vehicle data
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NewsSports broker accused of denying group of Football League clubs business interruption payouts
The clubs allege that they have lost millions of pounds as fans have been kept off football grounds since June last year
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NewsGRP buys Leeds-based broker
The broker will be the fourth business to become part of GRP’s Yorkshire hub
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Online onlyFast-growing Clear swoops for two brokers
Clear Group snaps up two brokers as premiums near quarter of a billion
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NewsDirect Insurance Group reveals multimillion pound IT investment
The group’s chief executive says digital transformation is a key strategic goal
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NewsLockdown prompts president of Insurance Institute of Manchester to seek re-election
If re-elected, she will be the only president to serve two terms at the institute since the Second World War
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NewsPIB Group buys Staffordshire-based broker
The new addition plans to make use of the ‘extra leverage and product base that being part of PIB will provide’
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NewsSpecialist Risk Group makes fourth acquisition this year
The acquisition ’perfectly complements’ SRG’s goal, according to chief executive Warren Downey
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NewsAston Lark confirms third acquisition this week with Bristol broker purchase
Group chief executive says he is ‘excited about further expanding our presence in the South West’
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NewsJM Glendinning blazes acquisition trail following North West broker investment
Tim Johnson, JM Glendinning’s executive chairman, says the broker plans to supplement its strong organic growth with a series of strategic acquisitions
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NewsAston Lark buys East Anglia-based MGA
Hot off the heels of its last acquisition just yesterday, Aston Lark has bought an MGA
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NewsCII flags four areas of reputation risk for brokers
The trade body’s Society of Insurance Broking says that ‘improving the reputation of the insurance sector is a key priority’ if professionals want to boost customer trust in the sector
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NewsNew digital broker looks to wrap up lifestyle niche
The technology driven business plans to fill ‘a significant gap in personal lines etrading’ says founder
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NewsLive music and insurance industries call for government backstop for Covid cover
To provide the confidence and security to restart live music events this summer, the insurance and music sectors believe the government must ‘bridge the gap for coronavirus cancellation insurance’
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NewsAston Lark buys independent Scottish broker
The deal marks Aston Lark’s expansion ambitions in Scotland
