Agents & Brokers News

3 New African Affiliates Join Brokerslink Global Network

Global insurance broking business Brokerslink announced three new African affiliates have joined its global broker network bringing its presence across the Middle East and Africa region to 36 countries. The new affiliates are; Assureurs Conseil Réunis (C.R.) in Gabon Indian …

New York-Based Broker NFP Buys Toronto’s McLean Hallmark Insurance Group

New York City-based insurance broker and consultant NFP announced it has acquired Canadian broker McLean Hallmark Insurance Group Ltd. Financial details of the transaction, which closed on July 2, were not disclosed. Based in Toronto, Ontario, with offices in Markham …

Brokerslink Bolsters Presence in Asia with Addition of 3 New Affiliates

Global broking business Brokerslink has bolstered its presence in Asia with the addition of three new affiliates in the region. South Korean LK Insurance Services, Malaysia-based State Insurance Services and John Foord in Singapore have all joined the broking network, …

Aon, Insurtech Startup Etherisc Launch Blockchain-Based Agriculture Insurance

Aon plc has partnered with anti-poverty organization Oxfam and insurtech startup Etherisc to launch a blockchain-based platform that provides agriculture insurance for smallholder farmers in Sri Lanka. Nearly 200 Sri Lankan farmers have enrolled to obtain micro-insurance protection against crop …

How Workers’ Comp Helps People to Recover: NCCI CEO Commentary

Every year there are more than two million workplace injuries in the United States. Behind each of those claims is a firefighter, a construction worker, or a mechanic. They’re our moms, dads, sisters, brothers, and neighbors. One of them is …

What to Expect in Agency Technology

To say the agency technology space is robust is an understatement. Right now, the industry is seeing an “onslaught of technology available to enable agents and brokers to better manage, not only their business, but also their customer base,” says …

Digital Car Repair Platform Fixico Raises €7M to Expand Internationally

Fixico, the Amsterdam-based digital platform for car damage repair, has raised €7 million ($7.9 million) to grow its international footprint and fleet and insurance partnerships. The technology company offers a digital platform that seamlessly handles car repair for consumers, insurers, …

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Australia Workplace Risk Consultant P2 Group

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Hawthorn, Victoria-based P2 Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2003, P2 Group helps employers proactively manage occupational health and reduce the risk of worker injuries and WorkCover …

Hub International Acquires Canada Retirement Consulting Firm Porchlight Financial

Insurance broker Hub International Ltd. announced it has acquired Porchlight Financial, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Porchlight Financial is a full-service group retirement plan consulting firm with 25 years of experience in helping …

London Market Broker BMS Partners with BitSight to Provide Cyber Risk Analysis

BMS Group, the London-based independent specialist re/insurance broker, has partnered with BitSight, a cyber security ratings company, to provide cyber risk analysis services to BMS clients across all lines of business. More than 1,500 organizations are using BitSight Security Ratings …