News/Commercial
Pen doubles limits to £10m to ‘maxmise relevance’ in SME cyber
Pen Underwriting is to double the SME cyber cover limit available to £10m for risks incepting on or after 1 July 2026.
Convex to launch UK MGA Kinetic in Q4
Specialty insurer Convex Group is planning to launch Kinetic Insurance Services, a wholly owned managing general agency that will start trading in Q4 2026.
CFC rolls out digital trading for startup tech scheme
CFC has promised UK brokers “fast, frictionless access” to complex commercial insurance for startup technology companies as the provider made its scheme available for digital trading on its Connect platform.
Sam Geddes named CEO of Santam Syndicate 1918
Santam Syndicate 1918, part of Africa’s largest non-life insurer Santam Group, has appointed Sam Geddes as CEO based in London.
MGA Flock to launch more products as Admiral deal finalised
Admiral Group has completed its acquisition of digital commercial fleet managing general agent Flock, following regulatory approval.
Award-winning Bartlett boosts profit in 2025
Post-tax profit at Bartlett Group rose 81% to £2.39m in the year ended 30 September 2025, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
Verlingue grows again in 2025, EBCam deal price revealed
Top 100 UK broker Verlingue Holdings grew profits and turnover in 2025, maintaining its long-running expansion streak.
US to feel the brunt of Acrisure's 11% workforce cull
Acrisure has stated that most its upcoming job cuts will be in the US.
Sign up for Broker Expo now to be ready for 2027 and beyond
You can now sign up to attend Broker Expo as part of Insurance Age’s wider UK Broker Week which also encompasses the UK Broker Awards and UK Broker Summit.
Alan Boswell rated top broker for online visibility and reputation
Alan Boswell has been ranked the broker with the best online visibility and public reputation according to a new report.
Canopius seeks to ‘bridge the gap’ with new cyber triggered spoilage cover for perishable stock
Canopius Group has launched a cyber-triggered spoilage cover designed to protect businesses when a cyber incident renders their perishable stock unsellable.
Dual UK strikes new capacity deal with Axa
Dual UK has agreed a new capacity agreement with Axa to underpin its natural resources product.
Hemming: Hiscox to continue filling ‘obvious’ cover gaps
Brokers can expect Hiscox UK to launch more commercial product extensions in the coming months, as the insurer seeks to fill “obvious gaps”.
Aviva promotes McMurrough to commercial lines CUO
Aviva has appointed Alex McMurrough as chief underwriting officer for commercial lines.
Intact extends risk consulting service across commercial book
Intact Insurance has confirmed the roll out of ‘Risk Assist’ as a core policy offering across its entire commercial lines portfolio, detailing a series of benefits in support of brokers.
UK commercial lines shrink 8% at Aviva in Q1
Aviva has revealed a £71m fall in UK commercial gross written premiums for the first quarter of the year.
Biba 2026: Brokers need to ‘operationalise’ data to meet emerging risk challenges
The operationalisation of data is becoming more important in helping brokers and their clients make better decisions in an increasingly volatile world.
Biba 2026: Biba launches new ‘Ben the Broker’ campaign focused on cyber
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled the next stage of its national advertising campaign highlighting the value of insurance brokers to businesses.
Biba 2026 Countdown: Allianz’s Glyn Hughes and Nick Hobbs
Allianz’s Nick Hobbs and Glyn Hughes give clothing advice for first-time Biba attendees and feedback on their favourite time of day at the conference.
Intact launches Claims Charter for brokers
Intact Insurance has launched a Claims Charter, which it describes as a series of “clear and measurable commitments” designed to give brokers greater confidence in how claims are handled.
Brit begins rollout on Acturis as it targets SMEs
Brit Insurance has launched on Acturis as it targets SMEs with cyber cover.