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Weald makes first acquisition since joining Ethos Broking
Weald Insurance, one of Ethos Broking’s ‘powerhouse’ hubs in the South East, has acquired Sussex-based Cronin Underwood.
David Christmas steps into head broker sales role at Fraser Edmond’s Broker Insights
David Christmas, former director at Bennett Christmas, has joined Broker Insights as head of broker sales and development.
This week in Post: 25 years of the British Insurance Awards
This week the best and brightest in the insurance community gathered in the Royal Albert Hall for the 25th British Insurance Awards.
Allianz and LV win big at 2019 British Insurance Awards: Full list of winners
Allianz was among the big winners at the 25th British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall scooping three individual awards including General Insurer of the Year.
Saffron managing director Dave Beswick to step down
Dave Beswick, managing director of Saffron Insurance, will leave the broker at the beginning of next year.
This week: Dual pricing and sexual harassment claims
For a while now the insurance industry has been under the spotlight for the sheer volume of sexual harassment allegations its faced. And after Post reported this week the suspension of a senior boss at Marsh sister company Guy Carpenter, following…
Broker Network parent gears up for new round of acquisitions
Broker Network’s parent Bravo Group is set to agree an £80m loan facility with a major global bank that will spur its next round of acquisitions, beginning in the second half of 2019.
Saffron eyes up further acquisitions following purchase of Farmer Insurance
Broker Network’s Saffron Insurance has acquired Farmer Insurance and will continue to seek acquisitive growth.
O’Connor replaces Fairchild at the helm of Broker Network
Broker Network CEO Andy Fairchild has stepped down from the business, being replaced by Des O’Connor.
This month: That sinking feeling
We may have enjoyed plenty of sunshine this summer, but spare a thought for the insurers. The ABI this week reported a record-breaking surge in subsidence claims.
Finch Group snaps up Southampton-based broker
Broker Network partner Finch Group has bought Specialist Insurance Agency.
Digital and Insurtech Awards 2018: Full list of winners
Aviva was declared the Digital Insurer of the Year at the 2018 Digital and Insurtech Awards on Friday 23 November.
2018 Insurance Marketing & PR Awards: Full list of winners
LV was acclaimed as the Insurance Brand of the Year at last night’s Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
Lockyers snapped up by Broker Network
Yorkshire-based broker Lockyers is the latest to be bought by Broker Network.
This week in Post: Washouts and windfalls
When you head off to an outdoor festival following a heatwave, you cross your fingers and hope the sun sticks around. Unfortunately it seems like the recent tropical spate has done a runner and I spent last weekend trying not to roll down a hill while up…
Broker Network makes seventh ‘powerhouse’ acquisition
Broker Network has bought North West broker MCM, which will form the company’s seventh “regional powerhouse”.
Analysis: Commission costs and conflicts
Aviva and GRP’s split rekindles the consolidator commission debate
Boyd Insurance snaps up Scottish broker
Boyd & Company has acquired independent insurance broker, Insureness.
Broker Network buys Weald Insurance
Broker Network has continued its acquisition spree by snapping up Surrey-based broker Weald Insurance.
Amanda Blanc will 'wake up' Zurich, brokers say
Zurich’s capture of Axa UK CEO Amanda Blanc will “wake up” the insurer, brokers have said.
Ardonagh backers complete Compass acquisition
MDS and HPS Investment Partners have completed the acquisition of Compass Broker Holdings following approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Broker Network makes fifth ‘powerhouse’ acquisition
Broker Network has bought a West Sussex commercial broker with turnover of £2.9m.
Saffron acquires Hertford-based broker Continuum
Broker Network-owned Saffron Insurance has acquired Hertford business insurance broker Continuum.
Broker Network appoints Tony Monnington as commercial director
Broker Network has appointed Tony Monnington as commercial director.