Momentum Broker Solutions, the fast-growing broker network, has made a number of new appointments to bolster its 50 plus strong broking and finance teams. It has appointed three new brokers and an additional finance assistant. Continue reading
MGA survey highlights failure to deliver a modern customer experience
Results from a new survey carried out by Aventus in partnership with the MGAA has revealed that fewer than 50% of MGAs offer a ‘modern customer experience’. Continue reading
Andy Graham leaves Cobra for Direct Insurance Group
Direct Insurance Group has today announced the appointment of Andy Graham to Head of Specialist Liability within its Lloyd’s Broker division, Direct Insurance London Market (DILM), one of the very few remaining independent Lloyd’s Brokers serving the UK broker market. Andy was previously Managing Director of COBRA London Markets. Continue reading
Rokstone enters Aviation Market with new $50m Facility
Rokstone Underwriting, part of the Direct Insurance Group, has announced the launch of a new Aviation Division with an additional $50m A rated capacity, as it continues to grow its geographic presence and diversify its speciality product range. Continue reading
Momentum reports encouraging year end results
Momentum Broker Solutions, the fast-growing network for independent brokers, has announced an increase in GWP, revenue and pre-tax profit in the year ending 31st March 2020 – it’s 10th Anniversary year. The network has also announced it has taken on 9 new ARs including 6 new broker start-ups during lockdown. Continue reading
Berkeley Alexander adds Prestige to both its home and landlord panel
General insurance provider, Berkeley Alexander (BA), has today announced it has added Prestige Underwriting Services to its panel of home and landlords’ insurers. BA’s intermediary partners can now access the Prestige flagship policy called Coverall, alongside its other policies. Continue reading
Aventus receives £2.6m funding
Aventus, the London-based B2B insurtech business and insurance operating system originally created for the MGA Homelyfe, has closed a £2.6m investment led by Outward VC and Notion Capital with participation from TriplePoint and Downing Ventures. The £2.6m investment will be used to scale up the business. Continue reading
CLS launches new Abortive Planning Costs Product in collaboration with Team Partnership
CLS Risk Solutions, a leading MGA for legal indemnity and transactional property risk solutions, has announced a collaboration with Team Partnership to launch an Abortive Planning Costs Product, which promises to be an indispensable policy for all UK developers. Continue reading
Berkeley Alexander adds Azur to its panel of insurers
General insurance provider, Berkeley Alexander (BA), has today announced it has added Azur Underwriting Ltd to its growing panel of mid-net-worth (MNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) insurers. By partnering with Azur, its customers now have access to Smart Home which is a comprehensive policy targeting the emerging wealth market. Continue reading
Momentum hires John White in central role
Momentum Broker Solutions, the fast-growing broker network, has appointed John White as Broking Operations Manager. John joins from Swinton where he spent 15 years, both as a branch manager in Nottingham and Leicestershire, and latterly in senior operations roles. Continue reading