Schemes
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In Focus: Why are schemes brokers such attractive acquisition targets?
’A lot of schemes brokers have the ability to organically grow, probably beyond where normal market growth rates are,’ says managing director for schemes and affinities
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In Focus: What role do broker schemes play in supporting affinity and membership groups?
Membership groups often have very specific insurance needs that brokers seek to address through scheme propositions – but how is this approach beneficial for brokers?
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Broker schemes data reveals lines with ‘consistent growth in earning value’
The commission brokers earned from commercial combined lines increased 33% year-on-year, equivalent to an uplift of £1.24m
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Broker announces new scheme for BMW motorcycle owners
’We have worked closely with the club and its members to create an insurance scheme that suits their needs,’ says partnerships director
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Jo Sykes: Markel UK set ‘to invest in future growth’ for 2025
In particular, schemes with brokers will be a ‘focus’ for the ‘end-to-end’ insurer next year, says divisional director
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Insurance Times Awards 2024: Commercial Express enjoys ‘milestone year’ with 36% GWP growth
Duncan Pritchard, managing director at Commercial Express, talks about the company’s entry for the MGA of the Year award
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How can broker schemes help entice the next generation of hobbyists?
Certain passions, such as classic cars, have an ageing demographic of participants – yet broker schemes can support clubs in futureproofing much-loved hobbies
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from 11 to 15 November 2024
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How can schemes transform brokers into ‘trusted advisors’ for UK SMEs?
Broker schemes have the potential to change insurance for SMEs from being ‘transactional’ to ‘relationship driven’ – however, chief commercial officer feels many market offerings need tech refresh first
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Clear Group continues acquisition spree with broker buy
’With Clear Group’s support, we are well positioned to grow even faster,’ says managing director
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Insurance Times Awards 2024: Finalists announced for the Schemes Broker of the Year award
Four firms are competing to win the Schemes Broker of the Year award at this year’s Insurance Times Awards
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Insurance Times Awards 2024: Clegg Gifford highlights commitment to ‘tailored, innovative solutions’
Toby Clegg, chief executive at Clegg Gifford, talks about the firm’s entry for the Schemes Broker of the Year award
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Insurance Times Awards 2024: Peter James Insurance highlights work with classic car clubs
Gary Carlin, head of classic at Peter James Insurance, discusses the company’s entry for the Schemes Broker of the Year award
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Insurance Times Awards 2024: Superscript achieves 50% year-on-year growth through focus on SME clients
Chris Barclay, chief commercial officer at Superscript, talks about the company’s submission for the Schemes Broker of the Year award
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Watch: Supercharging schemes webinar – How to build and grow profitable broker schemes
In this webinar, expert panellists joined editor Katie Scott to discuss how to grow and develop succesful broker schemes
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Broker secures deal with commercial insurer to grow scheme
’We are all about working with brokers that have niche specialisms and understand the specific covers their customers need,’ says head
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Hiscox opens new office to expand regional presence for brokers
’We know brokers want quick access to our decision makers and our local footprint is an important part of that,’ says chief distribution officer
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Q&A: Ecclesiastical on practical ways for schemes brokers to kickstart business growth
Sponsored content: Simon McGill, UK schemes development manager at Ecclesiastical, surveys the landscape for schemes brokers looking to grow
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Jon Dye: Hiscox is third of way through ‘strategy for profitable growth’
UK chief executive flags ‘really good energy’ at the specialist insurer as it targets retail growth ‘between 5% and 15% at the right level of profit’ over four-year strategy duration
News Analysis
Latest broker schemes data hints at ‘slightly improved’ trading period
’While premiums have seen increases across the board, commissions have increased at multiples of this,’ explains chief executive
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