Articles by Insurance Age staff
Biba announces Anthony Joshua keynote session at conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced a keynote session with former heavyweight boxing world champion Anthony Joshua on the second day of its upcoming conference.
Zurich targets £250m of GWP after extending relationship with MGA
Zurich UK has extended its capacity agreement with Plum Underwriting for a further five years, with ambitions to reach £250m GWP over the term.
Jensten launches new network
Jensten Group has launched a new broker network.
Clear recruits ex-Willis international CEO as COO
The Clear Group has appointed Simon Smith as group chief operating officer.
Q&A: Christy Chisholm, group sales and marketing director at Clear Group
With 100 days in the role after joining Clear Group from Premium Credit, group sales and marketing director Christy Chisholm reflects on the initial challenges, successes and her work with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association promoting insurance as…
Aviva Broker Community Fund shares £235,000 with 28 good causes
Aviva has announced the 28 winners of the 2024 Aviva Broker Community Fund sharing a pot of £235,000.
People Moves: 10 – 14 March 2025
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Hundreds of millions at stake as “wave of broker claims” predicted after Hastings tribunal win
Experts have predicted a “wave of broker claims” against HMRC potentially worth hundreds of millions of pounds following a recent decision at a First tier Tax Tribunal.
Insurers launch dual Lloyd’s/company market stamp capacity for brokers
Lloyd’s insurer MS Amlin and its sister company Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company (Europe) (MSIG UK), have announced plans to expand their London Market footprint with the launch of a new dual-stamp underwriting capability.
MGA launches mid-market cyber product
Cyber manging general agent Onda has launched Onda X, a new product that supports mid-market companies in the UK and France.
PIB CEO hails ‘milestone’ as it buys MGA
PIB Group has acquired specialist litigation insurance managing general agent Litica.
Gallagher deal for AssuredPartners delayed by request for more information
Broking giant Arthur J. Gallagher now expects to complete the acquisition of AssuredPartners in the second half of 2025, after it received a request from the US antitrust agency for additional information.
Admiral CEO warns of ‘uncertain’ 2025 after Ogden boosted UK profit
Admiral saw its UK profit rise by 64% to £977m in its 2024 results, with the insurance group attributing 17% to the change in the Ogden personal injury discount which improved to 0.5% last year.
Pen Underwriting extends cover for recruitment agencies
Pen Underwriting has expanded and enhanced its specialist insurance proposition for recruitment agencies, to support clients’ international growth strategies.
Biba renews 20-year-old membership agreement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its agreement with Premium Credit to provide a premium finance facility to its members.
US parametric specialist buys Floodflash
Insurtech Floodflash has agreed terms to be bought by US parametric insurance specialist NormanMax Insurance Holdings.
Top 100 brokers adapt as AI and smarter data shape success in 2025
The insurance industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by advancements in technology, evolving customer expectations, and a shifting regulatory landscape. Brokers and insurers alike are being forced to adapt to a world where data and…
US consolidator completes first overseas deal with UK MGA buy
Bishop Street Underwriters has completed its acquisition of Landmark Underwriting, a specialty-focused managing general agent based in London.
MGA brings together five businesses under one brand
Dual Group has rebranded a collection of its UK MGA businesses under a single identity.
Miller hails organic growth as revenue hits £271m
Miller has reported total revenues of £271m for 2024, a 13% increase on the year before, as it placed $4bn (£3.18bn) of gross written premium into the market.
Q&A with Andrea Wells of Premium Credit
Andrea Wells was recently recruited from Broker Insights by Premium Credit for its newly created role of head of regions and networks. In a Q&A with Insurance Age she shares her insurance market experience and plans for growing the business with brokers.
Specialty insurer becomes latest Lloyd’s entrant with Syndicate 1984
Convex Group, the specialty insurer and reinsurer, has received in principle approval to launch Lloyd’s Syndicate 1984, which will start underwriting in April 2025.
MGA takes another Axa leader with CUO hire
Optio Group has appointed the former Axa director of schemes and delegated authorities Gary Head as chief underwriting officer, effective immediately.
Pen promotes Breslin to lead new commercial arm as Webb retires
Pen Underwriting has announced a restructure following the decision by Richard Webb, MD of UK Financial Lines and Specialty Liability, to retire in June this year.