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Peach to grow to over half NPAI business in 2027
Peach, a capacity backer of broker schemes and managing general agents, will account for over half of owner NPA Insurance’s business in 2027, CEO Russell White has revealed.
Howden opens commercial office in Wrexham
Howden has officially opened its first commercial office in Wrexham.
JMG adds two to leadership team
JMG has appointed Phil O’Toole as chief financial officer and Lisa Tucker as general counsel, both based in the group’s London office.
Ecclesiastical GWP and profit tick up in H1
Ecclesiastical’s UK and Ireland business grew in the first six months of the year alongside the underwriting profit and combined operating ratio both improving.
Car premiums return to tracking down in latest quarter
After the first quarterly rise in more than two years, comprehensive car insurance premiums have returned to softening, according to the latest Confused/WTW price index.
PIB unveils US expansion with New York move
PIB Group has announced the expansion of its portfolio MGA company Acquinex into the United States.
Broking Success: Quote Detective CEO – and detective chief superintendent – David Harlow
David Harlow, the co-founder of Wales-headquartered broker Quote Detective, part of fintech PH Innovate Group, reveals the plans to grow the business at pace in the next 18 months with a new MGA arm while sticking to its mantra of serving customers in underserved motor markets.
MGA recruits former Aqueous PI head in regional push
Folgate Underwriting Agency has appointed Terry Shaw as chief underwriting officer of regional professional indemnity.
Ex-police officer jailed after ‘crash for cash’ scam
A former police officer has been jailed for more than four years for his part in a scam where fraudulent personal injury claims were made after deliberate vehicle crashes.
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Broker Expo 2026 countdown: Advice in the age of AI – why expertise matters more than ever
As technology changes how clients research and purchase insurance, the value of professional advice has never been more important. Saxon East investigates this topic ahead of a panel session at Broker Expo 2026.
Aviva to invest in brokers as part of financing rollout
Aviva Group is launching financial backing packages for brokers, including providing firepower to buy competitors in a move that mirrors a similar offering by Intact, Insurance Age can reveal.
The stats: Competition continues to drive down commercial premiums in Q2 2026
Commercial lines rates remained on a negative trajectory in the second quarter of the year across all classes of business covered in the Acturis Commercial Broking Index. Ida Axling investigates.
Newbie News: Hedda Båverud Olsson of Lassie – prevention focused pet insurance
Hedda Båverud Olsson, CEO and co-founder of Swedish pet insurance broker Lassie, on how the firm’s launch in the UK has been its best yet and how it will stand out in a competitive market.
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