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Helicopter Money – How It May Save the Insurance Brokerage Business (and the Rest of the Economy)

Sica Fletcher

Many clients have asked us our views about how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the insurance brokerage industry broadly and the M&A and strategic market for brokers in particular. that’s exactly what we did from 2009-2014. Similar arguments were made in 2008 and 2009. Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities.

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Tech unicorns UK – complete guide to the billion-dollar club

Growth Business

Now, the company boasts 18 million users, offering bank accounts, overseas transfers, crypto exchange and features like early salary payments – supporting over 30 in-app currencies. The group comprises of brokering firm Howden, underwriting agency DUAL, MGA and its data and analytics arm HX.

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Tire Dealer Survival Guide: How to Keep Your Deal Alive When Selling Your Business

Focus Investment Banking

Like Saturn, Circuit City grew nationwide steadily, then peaked, circled the drain and died around 2009, when it was liquidated. Hiring experienced brokers or investment bankers who know your industry and attorneys who specialize in transactions can help. Certified public accountants are useless here other than for tax planning. (To