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Close Brothers reverses premium finance commission disclosure requirement

Close Brothers Premium Finance has u-turned by cutting the need for brokers to get customers’ explicit consent to commission arrangements.

By Emmanuel Kenning

Close Brothers to cut broker relationships in personal lines pull back

By Emmanuel Kenning

Close Brothers to launch digital commission disclosure consent solution

By Insurance Age staff

Close Brothers bringing in written consent rule on commercial broker premium finance commission

By Rosie Simms

Asset management giant Barings commits up to $180m for new MGA-backing insurer

Barings has committed up to $180m (£132.7m) for the launch of Pinion Insurance which will offer capacity to managing general agents in the UK, US and Europe.

By Emmanuel Kenning

A pothole in the road and a car in the background that is moving towards this pothole

SRG broker to wholesale pothole damage cover

Strategic Insurance Services has launched a vehicle insurance product designed to cover damage caused by potholes, making it available to brokers on a wholesale basis for private motor and commercial fleet clients.

By Emmanuel Kenning

Neil Jenkinson to leave Biba after 10 years

Neil Jenkinson is set to leave his role of regional manager for the North, Scotland and Northern Ireland at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association at the end of February.

By Rosie Simms

Broking Success: Building up – Josh Samrai, ABA Insurance

Josh Samrai, managing director of ABA Insurance, looks to become the go to insurance broker in the construction industry while training up the next generation.

By Rosie Simms

BMS boosts new A&H team with five hires

BMS Group has created an accident and health division, adding five people to the team including managing director James Early.

By Rosie Simms

Property insurance payouts hit record £6.1bn in 2025 – ABI

Insurers paid out £6.1bn in property claims in 2025, the highest annual total on record, according to the Association of British Insurers.

By Emmanuel Kenning

Gledhill: Lucida looking for growth with ‘last piece of the jigsaw’ George

Lucida Group is poised for growth, having secured new capacity, embraced data and bolstered its bench strength with a series of senior hires, according to its CEO Matthew Gledhill.

By Jonathan Swift

England cricket captain Ben Stokes to close Biba conference

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed cricketer Ben Stokes, captain of the England men’s Test team, will be closing its annual conference, as Kay Burley is set to host the two-day event along with Davina McCall also taking to the stage.

By Rosie Simms

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Cullum and McCaffrey on Minority Broker Partnerships’ aim to hit £100m GWP by end of 2026

Launched without much fanfare, Minority Broker Partnerships reunites Peter Cullum and James McCaffrey into the intermediary investment space. However, as the pair tell Jonathan Swift the market has changed since their last attempt - with younger brokers and niche specialists coming to the fore in a sector where PE and banks are rolling back support.

By Jonathan Swift

Broadway targeting 50% growth in 2026 on way to £50m GWP within 5 years

Broadway CEO Daniel Lloyd-John is keen to avoid complacency as it seeks to become the optimal size and shape for a ‘boutique broker’, and highlights the opportunities in its ‘one client’ cross-selling approach.

By Rosie Simms

Prestige CEO hails ‘landmark’ AUB deal

“Partnering with AUB Group gives us an exceptional platform to accelerate our growth, invest further in our people and services, and expand our presence across our current markets, while retaining the independence and culture that have been central to our success.”

By Emmanuel Kenning

Broking Success: Cass Stephens MD James Cass

Cass Stephens managing director James Cass explains how the broker is targeting the specialist care and park home sectors for growth as the business celebrates its 60th anniversary, and highlights the importance of cyber insurance for SMEs.