Clerical Medical today launched "Financial Engineering," part of its intermediary support programme, "Advice Matters."

The service aims to assist financial advisers in:
. Succession planning
· Business re-structuring
· Business valuation
· The management buy-out process
· Marketing the business for sale
· Matching buyers with sellers
· Negotiation of terms and conditions
· The buy/sell/merge process
· Equity participation schemes
· Provision of funding
· Financial and compliance due diligence

The service has been developed with business consultant's IFA Mentor and chartered accountant's Hart Shaw.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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