Insurance Journal

JULY 17, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at managing general agent DUAL Europe and insurance broker WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here. DUAL Swiss Taps Tokio Marine’s Wyss as Managing Director DUAL Europe announced the appointment …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2024

Inflexion is nearing a sale of its majority stake in David Roberts & Partners in a deal that values the UK insurance broker at about £450 million ($579 million), according to people familiar with the matter. The private equity firm …

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Smart Insurance Agents

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A medical health insurance broker helps you choose the best health insurance plan tailored to your needs. Unlike agents tied to one insurer, brokers work with multiple companies to give you unbiased options. What is a medical health insurance broker?

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Solstice Insurance Broker

JUNE 4, 2024

Unlock success as an insurance broker with tailored phone scripts. Learn how clear communication, addressing objections, and personalized service can enhance client relationships and drive sales.

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Redbird Agents

JULY 9, 2024

If selling insurance was so easy, then why is it that roughly 10 percent of the independent insurance agents generate the vast majority of the sales? Are all independent agents good salespeople? The odds of succeeding selling insurance are against you, so listen up and let’s see if we can help you beat the odds.

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Neilson Marketing Services

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

For retail insurance brokers and MGAs, a well-built insurance website isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about credibility, generating leads, and staying competitive. Local Reach: The Three Essential Elements For local agents targeting clients in a single town and a few neighboring towns, visibility in the local market is key.

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Insurance Agent Near Me

AUGUST 7, 2024

Get prepared for your commercial insurance decisions by asking these 7 crucial questions to your brokers! The post 7 Questions to Ask Your Commercial Insurance Brokers Before Signing appeared first on Insurance Agent Near Me.

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Insurance Agent Near Me

MAY 16, 2024

Discover the step-by-step process for comparing insurance brokers online in our detailed guide 'How to Compare Insurance Brokers Online: A Step-by-Step Process'. The post How to Compare Insurance Brokers Online: A Step-by-Step Process appeared first on Insurance Agent Near Me.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2024

NFP, an Aon company and insurance brokerage, announced its acquisition of Orca Financial Group, a specialist financial brokerage based in Leopardstown, County Dublin. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The Orca team will join NFP’s employee benefits and …

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Word & Brown

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Health Insurance broker – sometimes called an insurance agent – is a licensed professional who works with individuals and businesses to help them shop for and compare insurance policies. Health Insurance, especially, is something people need, but may not really understand. Captive or Independent?

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Word & Brown

AUGUST 13, 2024

Time Management Hacks for Insurance Brokers 1: Create a daily schedule. 12: Use a General Agent. When you align yourself or your agency with a General Agent (GA), you’re able to remain independent, earn full commissions, and save time and money. Begin each day by outlining your planned tasks and appointments.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2024

a Netherlands-based insurance group. Brown & Brown Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Quintes Holding B.V., Brown & Brown acquired Quintes from the private investment firm Aquiline Capital Partners (which purchased a majority stake in Quintes …

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Zywave

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

But it can be tedious for insurance brokers and Managing General Agents (MGAs) to provide these options to businesses at scale. With the nature and location of work transforming, companies face dynamic risks – particularly for Excess & Surplus (E&S) coverage.

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Distinguished

JULY 8, 2024

Ready to boost your expertise in Hotel Primary Insurance? If you missed our recent 30-minute webinar, “Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers,” don’t worry. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced the acquisition of A-One Insurance Group (A-One), a major commercial insurance broker in the south of England. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Clear said this latest deal is …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Insurance broker Aon plc announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the in-house insurance agency business of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG), enhancing Aon’s risk and health capability offering in Japan. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

the Amsterdam-based, privately owned insurance broker, announced the sale of H.W. and HWI France to Steadfast Group, the largest general insurance broker network and underwriting agency group in Australasia and owner of one of the … International B.V.,

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Friendly Agent

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The movie tackles the lives of stockbrokers and also talks about the life of their partners, insurance agents. The world of insurance selling can be overwhelming. Among the first steps is to learn the responsibilities and preferences that agents must have. There are Property and Casualty, Life/health insurance, and more.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

THB Chile is a retail insurance broker providing property/casualty, life and health benefits, and reinsurance services to clients throughout Chile. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Santiago, Chile-based THB Chile. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Word & Brown

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Read our prior post, Intro to CRM Tools for Insurance Agents, to learn more about CRM and some of available platforms. The post 5 Strategies to Help Insurance Agents Win Over New Clients appeared first on The Insurance Broker Blog.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Stonehatch, a leading specialist bloodstock and livestock insurance broker. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2014 by Chris Williamson, London-headquartered Stonehatch has built a …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Clear Group, the UK independent insurance broker that is owned by Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, has entered the wholesale Lloyd’s broker space with the acquisition of Lilley Plummer Risks Ltd., a London-based marine and property specialist. Financial details …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Insurance broker Marsh McLennan reported a 6% increase in third quarter consolidated revenue to $5.7 billion, while revenue increased 5% on an underlying (organic) basis. Q3 operating income was $1.1 billion, an 11% increase from $996 million reported in Q3 …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced it has acquired Vision Insurance Services Ltd, based in Bagshot, Surrey, UK. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. This latest acquisition strengthens Clear’s presence in the south east of …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Kingfisher Insurance Services Ltd., the London-based specialist insurance broker, has acquired MIS Motorsport’s commercial business in the UK and Ireland. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, a new entity will be created called …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Insurance broker WTW has launched a new China Client Division within Corporate Risk and Broking, North America (CRB NA), as part of its strategy to expand its presence and broaden offerings focused on the Chinese market. The new China Client …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Acrisure, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based insurance broker and fintech specialist, has launched an office in Bermuda to focus on wholesale insurance broking for its global clients. Trading as Acrisure Bermuda Ltd., the new business unit aims to complement current reinsurance …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced the acquisition of the managing general agency, Accelerate Underwriting. Financial terms of the deal, which is its fourth involving an MGA, were not disclosed. Established in 2015, Accelerate Underwriting is a …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ardonagh Advisory, Ardonagh Group’s SME broking platform, has agreed to acquire UK chartered insurance broker R.K. Henshall & Co. Financial details of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, were not disclosed. Established in 1976, R.K. Henshall & …

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Word & Brown

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Your success as an insurance agent – and the success of your agency – are dependent on your ability to manage your time and maximize your sales. How to Increase Health Insurance Agent Productivity 1: Streamline routine tasks: Employing new technology can give you the tools necessary to automate routine (and repetitive) tasks.

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PSM Brokerage

AUGUST 7, 2024

and five senators introduced a bill to apply criminal penalties to rogue insurance brokers who are changing Americans’ Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans without their knowledge or consent, and take other steps to strengthen consumer health insurance protections. . – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 27, 2024

Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced it has acquired the share capital of UK-based R T Waters Ltd. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This latest deal adds to Clear’s presence in South East England as …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 26, 2024

Three brokers – NFP, Clear Group, and Strategic Risk Group – each announced acquisitions during July. In reverse chronological order, the acquisitions are listed as follows: NFP, the New York-based insurance broker and Aon subsidiary, announced on July 24 that …

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Word & Brown

AUGUST 21, 2024

Every licensed insurance broker has a Continuing Education (CE) Credit requirement to maintain a resident license – and, in many cases, a non-resident license. Additional training hours are required for agents selling Long-Term Care Insurance or Annuities. For more information, visit the DOI website.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 18, 2024

Insurance broker Marsh McLennan reported second quarter net income of $1.125 billion, an 8.7% increase from $1.035 billion reported during Q2 2023. Operating income rose 13% to $1.6 Q2 earnings per share increased 10% to $2.27, while adjusted earnings …

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Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Choosing the right Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is crucial for enhancing customer interactions and streamlining operations within the insurance industry. Pros : Insurance-specific features, robust automation capabilities. Cons : High starting price, may be prohibitive for smaller agencies.

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Word & Brown

OCTOBER 28, 2024

For most brokers, fourth quarter and early January are peak season. For nearly 40 years, we’ve been helping brokers by providing the back-office support and service you need, so you can focus on sales. She is a 35-year veteran of the insurance industry, having worked both on the carrier and general agency sides of the business.

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