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FSCS reveals early forecast of no broker levy in 2026/27
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has indicated brokers will not have to pay a levy in 2026/27 which would keep the rate at zero for the fourth year in a row.
Third quarter of motor premium falls – ABI
Average motor insurance premiums fell £13 to £551 in the third quarter, according to the Association of British Insurer’s latest tracker.
AM Best rates Peach-owner NPA Insurance as B++
AM Best has given NPA Insurance, including trading style Peach which backs numerous UK managing general agents and broker schemes, a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘bbb’ (Good).
DR&P reveals 2024 deal costs and more buys in 2025 after BMS sale
DR&P Group has revealed a £60.91m bill for its 2024 purchases, a year it was snapped up by BMS.
Geo-owned MGA launches new non-negligent liability insurance policy
Renovation Underwriting has launched a specialist cover that financially protects property owners undertaking renovation or construction projects, specifically in circumstances where damage could occur to neighbouring properties and no one can be proven…
UK growth accelerates at Hiscox
Hiscox has maintained “positive momentum” in the UK with written premiums up 8% in the first nine months of the year to £543.1m.
NSM adds Thomsett as ops director at Kingfisher and Kingsbridge
NSM UK has recruited Neil Thomsett from UKGI Group to be operations director for Kingfisher Insurance and Kingsbridge.
Brokers on the ‘frontline’ in tackling insurance fraud
Nearly one in five people (19%) believe it’s justifiable not to disclose the full truth on an insurance application – a figure that rises to 21% among those with motor insurance, research by Ageas UK has revealed.
Clear picks Premium Credit
Clear Group has chosen Premium Credit as its principal premium finance partner signing a multi-year contract.
Home insurance premium falls speed up
Average quoted prices for home insurance fell by 4.8% in the three months to September, according to research by Consumer Intelligence.
Markerstudy adds former Allianz leader Price as director
Markerstudy has added ex-Allianz leader Victoria Price as capacity and partnerships director.
Brokers call on MGAs for more at renewal
Nine in 10 brokers believe insurers and managing general agents across the non-standard market could do more to support renewals and client retention, according to the latest survey by Prestige Underwriting.
FCA issues warning of Close Brothers clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning of fraudsters trying to scam people as a clone of Close Brothers.
Ex-Bravo boss Scott Bennett moves to JMG
Scott Bennett, the former leader of Ardonagh-owned Bravo Networks, has joined JMG as group insurer director.
New MGA targets financial lines
Managing general underwriter Acies has launched its latest underwriting agency, Subscribe MGA focusing on financial lines.
Award winning broker Alan Boswell posts turnover and revenue growth
Alan Boswell Insurance Brokers grew turnover 7.2% to £35.83m in the year ended 31 March 2025 as profits topped £9m.
Dalby to lead at Howden as Ogley exits
Mike Dalby has been appointed CEO of Howden consumer and local commercial to lead its UK high street business with immediate effect as Kelly Ogley leaves the business.
Lange to replace Raffard as personal lines MD amid wider Allianz UK management changes
Serge Raffard, managing director of personal lines at Allianz UK, will be succeeded by chief financial officer Ulf Lange on 1 December, the insurer has revealed.
Q&A: Richard Webb on his career, retirement and advice to the next generation
Having retired from Pen Underwriting earlier this year, Richard Webb reflects on his career, gives insight on exceeding expectations with building and selling MUM, shares his belief in the importance of gut instinct and reveals the exit message that made…
Marsh measures UK market softening at 6% in Q3
Rates in the UK commercial insurance market softened by 6% in the third quarter, maintaining the level of decline seen throughout 2025, according to research by Marsh.
Interview: CEO Andrew Burke on the different situation at HSB and raising the volume
While newly appointed HSB UK and Ireland CEO Andrew Burke has come into a very different situation at the insurer compared to when he took over at Das, he shares how he will use the same ethos to grow the provider with brokers, and reveals his gin…
Geo Underwriting expands marine product access for brokers
Geo Underwriting has made Navigators & General’s boat club product available to all UK brokers who trade with it.
GTCR and Synova completes investment in JMG Group
Chicago-headquartered private equity firm GTCR has completed its investment in Leeds-headquartered JMG Group alongside existing backer PE house Synova and the broker’s leadership team.
Aviva backs SRG’s MX with capacity
Aviva has signed a multi-year capacity deal with MX, the underwriting arm of Specialist Risk Group, Insurance Age can reveal.