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Hiscox bolsters HNW digital trading with new portal
Hiscox has revealed that a full‑cycle digital portal for its high net worth home insurance proposition is now live.
UK commercial rates dropping even faster
Rate softening in the UK commercial market has hit a new record since the run started just over two years ago, according to the latest figures from Marsh.
MGA launches medical device recall insurance
BluNiche, a specialist product recall managing general agent, has extended its portfolio to provide cover for medical devices.
Allianz adds to broker hubs footprint
Allianz UK has opened a broker hub at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Regulators outline changes to help streamline SM&CR compliance
Brokers should see reduced costs and greater flexibility, following changes made to senior managers and certification regime announced today by the UK's joint financial services regulators.
Enquiries to Flood Insurance Directory surge 50% in two years
The Flood Insurance Directory has supported 35,000 households in flood-prone areas access suitable insurance since it was launched four years ago.
Allianz partners with top 100 broker on travel insurance
Hood Group has entered a strategic partnership with Allianz Partners to provide underwriting capacity for selected travel insurance products.
Blog: It felt quiet out there in broker M&A, but was it really?
In the wake of Gallagher announcing its takeover of fellow Top 100 UK broker Bridge, Emmanuel Kenning looks at the level of M&A activity in the first quarter of this year.
Biba 2026 Countdown: Zurich’s Morgan Lyons
Zurich head of mid-market at Zurich Morgan Lyons warns Biba first timers not to go too big on night one and believes it is the time for brokers to be laser‑focused on their placement strategies.
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Regional Review: Channel Islands – small but strong
For a small jurisdiction, the Channel Islands have a strong broker market, according to regional experts, as large names have made acquisitions with capacity, appetite and recruitment key issues.
Flock CEO Klinger unfazed by 2025 loss as it invests for ‘long-term value creation’
Flock has reported an operating loss of £9.6m in 2025, up from £8.9m the year prior, in its last results before Admiral Group acquired the digital fleet managing general agent.
Blog: Is an AR boom incoming?
As the number of independent brokers reduces year on year, is the appointed representative model the way forward to bolster competition in the market following years of consolidation? Rosie Simms ponders the question.
Meet the MGA: Kovrilo co-founder and commercial director Sonia Habib
Kovrilo co-founder Sonia Habib speaks to Jonathan Swift about how its use of technology, adherence to claims excellence and a pick n’ mix modular approach means the start-up MGA is much more than just another commercial combined player.
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