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Allianz Partners UK partners with Avid Insurance as new capacity provider

09 May 2023

Allianz Partners UK (AzP UK), a leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, has been selected by specialist MGA, Avid Insurance, as its new capacity provider and will now underwrite travel policies sold by Avid through its network of partners.

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Avid Insurance gunning for ‘strong growth’ post-Covid

04 March 2022

Prices are hardening because of Covid according to Avid’s head of personal lines 

Specialist MGA, Avid Insurance is targeting “strong growth” by the end of next year following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions as the travel insurance market gears up.

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Avid’s Stephen Gibson on the four criteria that will define a successful MGA

28 September 2021

After a challenging few years the managing general agents sector has looked at itself in the mirror and, buoyed by the hardening market, is in good position to grow following the pandemic, says Stephen Gibson, CEO of Avid Insurance Services. 

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Insurance Age - Interview by Sian Barton: A Niche Focus

09 April 2021

Insurance Age meets the team at specialist managing general agent Avid Insurance

Avid Insurance hit the headlines last month following its buy of Incorporated Insurance Group (IIGL), which provides cover for the construction sector, as well as property, airside, health and safety and packaged business for SMEs. 

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Avid Insurance makes first acquisition with deal to buy IIGL

02 March 2021

Avid Insurance Services Ltd (Avid) has acquired specialist construction MGA Incorporated Insurance Group Ltd (IIGL). The transaction sees London and Leeds-based Avid take a majority stake in IIGL, increasing the GWP of the business that is currently written each year to circa £75m.

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Avid remains committed to dynamic Leisure Sector

04 December 2020

Of the sectors that have been battered during the last few turbulent months, the leisure industry has perhaps had the worst of all deals.

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Jon Terry joins Avid as Financial Director

01 October 2020

Avid Insurance Services Limited has appointed Jon Terry into a new role of FD. Terry started work on 28th September. 

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Avid hires specialist underwriter to boost growth plans

04 September 2020

Avid Insurance Services [Avid] has hired specialist underwriter Michael Patchett. His previous roles include  Lloyds Syndicate DTW and his specialisms include equine, motorsport and leisure.

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Mark Cliff appointed chairman of Avid

24 August 2020

Senior Insurance executive Mark Cliff has been appointed chairman of Avid Insurance Services Ltd [Avid]. Cliff takes up his role, which has been approved by the FCA, with immediate effect.

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