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NewsWatford broker scores acquisition hat-trick as part of 2021 growth plans
The broker hopes to make a fourth acquisition this March
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NewsIrish insurer offers partial premium refunds to some pub owners over BI confusion
However, it is reported that less than 10 pubs will be receiving this support
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NewsCar insurance premiums on the rise after 2020 dip – MoneySuperMarket
The comparison site attributes the increase to looser lockdown restrictions in Q4 2020
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NewsOpportunity around green parts is ‘too big to miss’ says Ageas UK claims director
The impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns last year enabled green parts to step up to the plate and fill distribution gaps in repair supply chains
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NewsTravel insurance sector set to face more upheaval in 2021 warns IPP boss
The uncertainty that has accompanied the Covid-19 pandemic has put the travel industry into a huge amount of debt, and it could get a lot worse
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NewsEcclesiastical recommends preventative measures after gang sentenced for church metal thefts worth £2m
The gang of four men swiped lead from more than 20 churches over a two-year period
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News AnalysisCovid-19 pandemic sees more insurers exit financial failure insurance
As of January 2021, policyholders will not be able to renew financial failure insurance to comply with Package Travel Regulations, meaning they cannot trade. Insurance Times explores options for these customers and what brokers can do to help
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NewsNewly launched broker led by ex-Marsh director generates £500,000 GWP during first three months
The new broker has appointed a series of ’insurance heavyweights’ and entrepreneurs; it hopes to expand further in the coming months
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NewsPIB Group launches 2021 acquisition strategy by purchasing construction broker
PIB chief executive says the acquisition marks ‘the start of many more exciting developments to look forward to this year’ as the business plans to grow in Europe
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NewsPen Underwriting strikes capacity deal with Zurich for hazardous goods and tanker transportation
The five-year deal will see Zurich provide capacity for £165m worth of premiums
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NewsLexisNexis Risk Solutions launches email address validation tool to combat application fraud
The tool is designed to streamline the quote process, free up insurer resources and assist with identifying fraudulent policies
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FeaturesBriefing: Insurers must be ‘mindful’ of recession-induced fraud
Insurance companies need to issue a war cry to customers, using transparent communications and fraud education to work together to stamp out Covid-linked fraud
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NewsBrokers experience 30% decrease in available liquidity due to Covid-19 pandemic
Around 19,000 firms responded to the FCA’s financial resilience surveys last year, designed to determine the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the financial services sector
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NewsEngagement in the FCA’s BI court process ‘a good thing for the industry’ says Ageas claims boss
The insurer’s claims director believes the insurance sector has taken a ‘collaborative approach’ to dealing with the BI claim fallout arising from the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns
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NewsClear brings in new chief exec as broker group aims to keep up M&A momentum
Appointment is aimed at freeing up the existing leadership team’s time to focus on acquisitions amid a ‘feeding frenzy’ in the market
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NewsQuarter of a billion worth of claimant damages stuck in litigation process – Zurich
Road traffic accident claimants are having to wait for more than a year before being heard in court, finds the insurer’s analysis
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NewsPeter Cullum backed broker duo to form Manchester ‘powerhouse’
The two brokers are currently in talks about another local broker joining the business as part of its growth plans
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FeaturesChanging agricultural trends set to influence farmers’ insurance needs – McLarens
Leaving the European Union will mean plenty of change for UK farmers, including the diversification of crops away from just food production. Insurance Times explores how this will impact on farmers’ insurance requirements as the agriculture sector’s risk profile grows
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NewsSRG buys equestrian broker following investor backing
Group chief executive says the acquisition’s ‘sector expertise is exactly what we want to develop’
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NewsNexus Group buys marine business from Hiscox MGA
Hiscox will continue to provide capacity for the business, alongside Talbot and AXA XL
