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Introducing Planet Saver: from Akoni, ekko and BLME A ‘world first’ for people who want to secure their savings and support environmental and conservation projects

UK-based FinTech, Akoni Hub, embedded sustainability provider ekko, and Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) have announced the launch of their ‘world-first’ Planet Saver savings product – for savers who want to put the world first when making decisions about their financial futures. Savers will be able to apply for the product using Akoni Hub (part of the Stubben Edge Group). In partnering with ekko, Akoni Hub and BLME are enabling people with the Planet Saver account to transform their savings into a force for positive environmental impact. Through these accounts, both businesses and individuals can invest and

Ben joins Stubben Edge’s Appointed Representative Network

All-in-one employee benefits startup becomes Stubben Edge’s newest AR  Stubben Edge is excited to announce the newest addition to its Appointed Representative network: Ben. The rapidly growing network now boasts several outstanding ARs, connecting like-minded and complementary organisations in their mission to provide outstanding financial and insurance services. As a Stubben Edge Appointed Representative, Ben can access various forms of support, including risk, compliance, capacity and access to a range of competitive new insurance products.  Ben is an employee benefits platform that enables HR departments to provide flexible perks and benefits for their workers. With everything set up in one

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Stubben Edge to launch 12-month Term Life Insurance cover

Bringing a fully digital 12-month product that can be sold alongside General Insurance products  Stubben Edge Group is pleased to announce its latest insurance innovation: a new, fully digital 12-month Term Life Insurance product that any General Insurance broker can place for a client quickly and easily. The product has been built to cover those people who are self-employed, sole traders or small businesses and thus need quick cover. Cover can cost as little as £9.50 per month and gives £50,000 to £200,000 via a relatively short question set.  This is general life insurance policy insuring a client for 12

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Stubben Edge adds Cedar Underwriting commercial underwriting expertise to the Group

The acquisition of the specialist insurance firm will strengthen the Group’s insurance marketplace Stubben Edge Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of Cedar Underwriting, a specialist Managing General Underwriter (MGU), subject to regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Cedar’s flexible and groundbreaking approach to insurance, including functioning as an MGU while providing the services of a Managing General Agent, sets them apart from traditional underwriting businesses. Cedar Underwriting provides intermediaries with the ability to access niche commercial products as well as Lloyd’s markets. Cedar can offer experienced, innovative underwriting and has a strong reputation within the market

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Stubben Edge and Helodrium join forces to expand capabilities

Complementary insurtech company and insurance consultancy will provide comprehensive services for brokers Stubben Edge Group is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Helodrium Ltd, an international insurance consultancy business specialising within the London Market in setting up Lloyd’s Brokers, providing Xchanging-approved Ins-sure and Claims services, authorisations and compliance support. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.   Helodrium has a proven track record of bespoke compliance and regulatory support, helping businesses begin trading in the London & International Insurance Market. With 50 years of experience in this area, they identify their clients’ requirements and potential risks and create tailored

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Stubben Edge Group acquires Bonhill Group’s Business Solutions & Governance Division

Brands including SmallBusiness.co.uk, GrowthBusiness.co.uk, Information-Age.com and DiversityQ to join leading InsurTech company Stubben Edge Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Bonhill Groups Business Solutions & Governance (BSG) Division. The BSG Division holds several brands which will be key to Stubben Edge’s further growth and expanded capabilities for customers, brokers and IFAs. The BSG division includes the highly-regarded brands SmallBusiness.co.uk, GrowthBusiness.co.uk, Information-Age.com and DiversityQ. Each of these sites is aimed at supporting entrepreneurial companies with comprehensive views into the state of business, technology and the modern workplace. The addition of these brands will allow Stubben Edge to provide excellent

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Stubben Edge acquires Finpoint to broaden financial services offering

Stubben Edge Group, an innovative products and technology specialist is pleased to announce its latest acquisition of Finpoint, a credit brokering intermediary regulated by the FCA The deal, following approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is designed to broaden the range of services provided by Stubben Edge as well as the Company’s Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and brokers’ network. Building on the acquisition of smallbusiness.co.uk and growthbusiness.co.uk, this deal further expands the help Stubben Edge can provide brokers and IFAs to help them build a comprehensive proposition across insurance, loans, and cash for the Small and medium-sized Enterprises (SME)

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Ben joins Stubben Edge’s Appointed Representative Network

All-in-one employee benefits startup becomes Stubben Edge’s newest AR  Stubben Edge is excited to announce the newest addition to its Appointed Representative network: Ben. The rapidly growing network now boasts several outstanding ARs, connecting like-minded and complementary organisations in their mission to provide outstanding financial and insurance services. As a Stubben Edge Appointed Representative, Ben can access various forms of support, including risk, compliance, capacity and access to a range of competitive new insurance products.  Ben is an employee benefits platform that enables HR departments to provide flexible perks and benefits for their workers. With everything set up in one

Read More

Stubben Edge to launch 12-month Term Life Insurance cover

Bringing a fully digital 12-month product that can be sold alongside General Insurance products  Stubben Edge Group is pleased to announce its latest insurance innovation: a new, fully digital 12-month Term Life Insurance product that any General Insurance broker can place for a client quickly and easily. The product has been built to cover those people who are self-employed, sole traders or small businesses and thus need quick cover. Cover can cost as little as £9.50 per month and gives £50,000 to £200,000 via a relatively short question set.  This is general life insurance policy insuring a client for 12

Read More

Stubben Edge adds Cedar Underwriting commercial underwriting expertise to the Group

The acquisition of the specialist insurance firm will strengthen the Group’s insurance marketplace Stubben Edge Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of Cedar Underwriting, a specialist Managing General Underwriter (MGU), subject to regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Cedar’s flexible and groundbreaking approach to insurance, including functioning as an MGU while providing the services of a Managing General Agent, sets them apart from traditional underwriting businesses. Cedar Underwriting provides intermediaries with the ability to access niche commercial products as well as Lloyd’s markets. Cedar can offer experienced, innovative underwriting and has a strong reputation within the market

Read More

Stubben Edge and Helodrium join forces to expand capabilities

Complementary insurtech company and insurance consultancy will provide comprehensive services for brokers Stubben Edge Group is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Helodrium Ltd, an international insurance consultancy business specialising within the London Market in setting up Lloyd’s Brokers, providing Xchanging-approved Ins-sure and Claims services, authorisations and compliance support. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.   Helodrium has a proven track record of bespoke compliance and regulatory support, helping businesses begin trading in the London & International Insurance Market. With 50 years of experience in this area, they identify their clients’ requirements and potential risks and create tailored

Read More

Stubben Edge Group acquires Bonhill Group’s Business Solutions & Governance Division

Brands including SmallBusiness.co.uk, GrowthBusiness.co.uk, Information-Age.com and DiversityQ to join leading InsurTech company Stubben Edge Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Bonhill Groups Business Solutions & Governance (BSG) Division. The BSG Division holds several brands which will be key to Stubben Edge’s further growth and expanded capabilities for customers, brokers and IFAs. The BSG division includes the highly-regarded brands SmallBusiness.co.uk, GrowthBusiness.co.uk, Information-Age.com and DiversityQ. Each of these sites is aimed at supporting entrepreneurial companies with comprehensive views into the state of business, technology and the modern workplace. The addition of these brands will allow Stubben Edge to provide excellent

Read More

Stubben Edge acquires Finpoint to broaden financial services offering

Stubben Edge Group, an innovative products and technology specialist is pleased to announce its latest acquisition of Finpoint, a credit brokering intermediary regulated by the FCA The deal, following approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is designed to broaden the range of services provided by Stubben Edge as well as the Company’s Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and brokers’ network. Building on the acquisition of smallbusiness.co.uk and growthbusiness.co.uk, this deal further expands the help Stubben Edge can provide brokers and IFAs to help them build a comprehensive proposition across insurance, loans, and cash for the Small and medium-sized Enterprises (SME)

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