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Insurance intermediaries
News and insights for insurance brokers and MGAs
Our industry leading team are on top of accounting, tax and regulatory issues affecting your business. We share our knowledge through our quarterly in-person Broking Breakfasts, webinars to watch at your convenience, guides on current topics and a regular publication for the insurance intermediary community.
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Diversity and inclusion: new regulations
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The regulators are consulting on proposals for wide-ranging changes to how firms tackle diversity and inclusion (D&I) and their reporting. What will this mean for you?
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Deal alert: AssuredPartners & CIA Insurance
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We are delighted to have supported AssuredPartners, a leading insurance broker in their acquisition of Rugby-based CIA Insurance.
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Deal alert: AssuredPartners & Romero Group
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We are delighted to have supported AssuredPartners in their acquisition of Leeds-based Romero Group.
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Broking Business – Winter 2023
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Welcome to the latest edition of Broking Business – Winter 2023
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IFRS transition: a complex process
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Acquisition can often mean a change in reporting requirements. We provide a guide on what to expect and how best to prepare.
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Top 75 UK Insurance Brokers 2023: Analysis
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We explore the impact of some of the main macroeconomic developments on industry trends such as M&A activity and market concentration.
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Pre-sale due diligence: don’t get caught out
1min read
Two common employment tax-related errors could cause you real problems when it’s time to sell the business. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls that can threaten a smooth sale.
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CASS 5 compliance: the FCA advises
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If your firm is preparing for a CASS 5 audit, our recent conversation with the Regulator may provide some crucial guidance.
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Buying or selling an intermediary – insights from the front line
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Our experts share their insights from their involvement in the buy and sell side of transactions in the insurance intermediary and MGA market, and how to be better prepared for future deals.
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Insurance sector risks and priorities for 2024
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Read our guide to understand the risks and priorities that the insurance sector will face in 2024.
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PKF contributes to Insurance Age’s Top 100 Brokers 2023 survey
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Our Insurance Intermediary team have once again provided the expert analysis for Insurance Age’s latest Top 100 Brokers survey.
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Broking Business – Summer 2023
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Welcome to our latest issue of Broking Business – Summer 2023.
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Transfer pricing considerations in a post-Brexit Europe
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Transfer Pricing Director Farhan Azeem explains why UK-based MGAs and brokers operating in the EEA will need to (re)assess their business operating model from a transfer pricing perspective or risk facing tax adjustments and fines.
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Embedding Consumer Duty – Approaching the end of the beginning?
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With the first implementation deadline for embedding Consumer Duty in business operations drawing near, we set out a plan of attack to get the job done.
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Budget Bites for Brokers
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We summarise the 2023 Spring Budget measures that are relevant to the insurance broking community.
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FRED 82 – The shakeup might have wide reaching commercial impact
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Consultation on FRED 82 ended in April. Its proposed changes to FRS 102 are likely to have a significant impact on brokers. Partner Satya Beekarry says that brokers should start planning now.
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Cybersecurity due diligence on acquisitions
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Michael Corcione explains why cybersecurity needs to be one of the priority areas for acquiring firms’ transaction due diligence and highlights the key areas for focus.
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Common VAT misconceptions
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We take a look at the most prevalent VAT misconceptions that could cause your business to come a cropper.
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Broking Breakfast: FCA Business Plan 2023/24
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Watch our on-demand webinar to discover what it means for you
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The challenges of CASS 5: the FCA is watching
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The current macro-economic climate, coupled with weak financial resilience caused by the cost of living crisis, may tempt firms to cut corners in their client money compliance.
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Tax accounting – what to think about when closing the year end
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When you’re closing the 2022 year end financials, tax for 2023 may not be at the top of your list. But the time of year means changes are not far off. Here are some pointers to consider.