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Long-Term Partnership, Not Market Exit
For insurance brokers across Ireland, the current trading environment remains challenging. Soft market conditions, economic uncertainty and sustained increases in the cost of living and fuel prices are placing pressure on brokers
15 May 2026 ● General ● 5 minute read
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Long-Term Partnership, Not Market Exit
For insurance brokers across Ireland, the current trading environment remains challenging. Soft market conditions, economic uncertainty and sustained increases in the cost of living and fuel prices are placing pressure on brokers15 May 2026 General 5 minute read
Why premium finance partnerships are key to broker resilience
Resilience has become a defining theme across the UK insurance market. Brokers are operating against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, regulatory change and rising customer expectations.08 May 2026 General 3 minute read
Why trust is central to premium finance
Colin Wallace, commercial director at Close Brothers Premium Finance, explains how the company is investing in building trust and reliability.07 May 2026 General 2 minute read
From Insight to Impact: How premium finance supports broker growth
UK insurance brokers are experiencing a soft market, which creates increased competition, downward pressure on premiums, and heightened customer scrutiny.05 May 2026 General 5 minute read
‘Data is the fuel for AI’: The new foundation of insurance decision-making
As we head on into 2026, data and artificial intelligence (AI) has become the cornerstone of smarter, more strategic decision-making, shaping processes from premium finance to customer retention.08 January 2026 General 3 minute read
Close Brothers Premium Finance announces extension of Cobra Network partnership
New three-year exclusive partnership will see new rates being made available exclusively for Cobra Network members18 September 2025 General 2 minute read
Senior appointments announced in Close Brothers Premium Finance’s Commercial Division
Mark Farrant appointed as Head of Sales Operations, Cris Jackson takes up the newly created role of Growth Director. Both appointments key to supporting the next phase of CBPF’s Commercial function07 May 2025 General 2 minute read
Senior management changes announced at Close Brothers Premium Finance to drive growth
Colin Wallace appointed as Commercial Director, heading up a new Commercial function, Elliott Hayes continues in his role of Sales Director leading Commercial Lines, Strategic Accounts and Networks.20 March 2025 General 3 minute read
Leadership Lens – John Tracey
Meet John Tracey - Committed to helping our Irish brokers thrive with personalised support23 September 2024 General 2 minute read