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News AnalysisCovid-driven digital shift opens door of opportunity for new brokers
The Covid-19 pandemic has fast-tracked the use of digital solutions in broking. Insurance Times explores how digital shifts during the pandemic has opened up the market for new broker opportunities
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NewsAviva reportedly in talks to sell its operations amid Italy sale
The insurer confirmed that it was “exploring options”
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NewsArdonagh Group expands down under with Resilium buy
The group’s chief executive David Ross says the acquisition forms the ’centrepiece’ of its Australia operations
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NewsGlobal all-in-one e-trading platform aims to save brokers time on deal-making
The e-trading platform aims to cut the time it takes for brokers to do administrative tasks in the deal-making process
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NewsSRG bags trade credit broker as it continues expansion
SRG makes its third acquisition of the year
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NewsJensten buys specialist Yorkshire broker
Latest acquisiton is Jensten Group’s third in recent months
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NewsMPs to launch inquiry into LV= potential takeover
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Mutuals are ‘concerned’ about how the proposed sale could affect ‘LV= members, the insurance industry and competition and choice in financial services’
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NewsLeading the e-scooter revolution as Covid-19 fast-tracks technology’s insurance role – Zego’s Harry Franks
Zego has led the charge with the e-scooter revolution after several key partnerships, acquiring an insurance licence and tripling its staff headcount, now its co-founder and chief business development officer Harry Franks tells Insurance Times how the pandemic has benefited insurtechs
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NewsArdonagh snaps up Lloyd’s professional indemnity broker
Although the transaction is still subject to regulatory approval, on completion it will see the broker become part of the wider Ardonagh Advisory platform
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IT InterviewInsurance industry’s resilience has made it ‘attractive to capital’ and open to ‘more consolidation’
Howden Group’s chief executive describes the lay of the land when it comes to M&A activity and highlights his business’s approach to acquisitions
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Online onlyBriefing: What do Aon, Gallagher and Marsh really pay for acquisitions?
Marsh, Aon, Willis appear to pay high multiples for their acquistions targets in the UK. But what is really going on?
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IT InterviewA-Plan deal enables Howden Group to be a ‘real UK broking powerhouse’
Chief executive David Howden tells Insurance Times how the broking firm plans to become ‘the preeminent UK retail business’ following the successful completion of the acquisition, expected this month
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NewsAon and Willis Towers Watson confirm leadership team for combined business
Aon’s Greg Case will remain as chief executive officer following the acquisition, spearheading the company’s new ‘one firm’ ethos
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NewsMarkerstudy Group reveals £200m investment
Markerstudy Group will use this investment to deliver a sustainable growth programme through a combination of organic and acquisition-led expansion
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NewsTesco Bank to underwrite its motor and home insurance book in-house
All policies currently underwritten by a panel partner will continue without change until the customer renews
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FeaturesIn Focus: How can brokers not so keen on private equity ensure succession in their business?
Brokers considering their succession planning have more options on the table than just private equity backing. Industry experts share their views…
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Newshandl Group buys brain injury rehabilitation firm
The firm’s chief executive believes the acquisition will make ‘a very valuable contribution’ to the overall business
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NewsSpecialist Risk Group buys construction sector MGA
Chief executive Downey says ‘developing a market leading MGA capability is a central element of our strategy’ for 2021
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NewsWoodgate and Clark buys Manchester-based loss adjuster
The move is designed to fast-forward business growth says managing director Scarrett
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NewsBollington buy will ‘supercharge’ Gallagher as UK regional powerhouse
Gallagher will ‘supercharge’ its presence in north west with Bollington. Gallagher has firepower to keep on making acquisitions in the near future, says UK retail chief Michael Rea
