Articles by Insurance Age staff
MGA rolls out product to tackle rise in pothole claims
Incorporated Insurance Group (IIGL), part of Avid Insurance, the specialist managing general agent, has secured new capacity as it targets groundworkers.
MGA launches product to address ‘narrowing capacity options’ in niche sector
MGA Addept Insurance Services has launched Waypoint, a specialist legal protection insurance and assistance service for boat owners.
TL Dallas appoints new HNW head from NFU Mutual
TL Dallas has appointed Caroline Pullich as group head of private clients, with the aim of strengthening its delivery of bespoke insurance and wealth protection services to high-net-worth individuals and families.
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SRG recruits from Aon for new ‘pivotal’ leadership role
Specialist Risk Group has appointed Sasa Brcerevic to the newly created role of group chief commercial officer, effective 1 November 2025.
Arc Legal and Collegiate part of AmTrust/Blackstone MGA spin-off
AmTrust has reached a definitive agreement under which funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance will partner in the spin-off of seven of the specialty insurer’s MGA and fee businesses to form a new independent company.
Dive In ‘Belonging Builds Tomorrow’ Festival opens
Dive In, a festival for talent and culture designed to support the development of inclusive workplace cultures, has opened providing over 90 hybrid events from 16-18 September with translations available in over 60 languages.
Broker hits double figures with Cornwall branch opening
Brunel Insurance Brokers has opened its 10th UK office, located in Hayle, Cornwall.
Meet the MGA: AUK MGA
AUK managing director Nigel Palmer gives Insurance Age the lowdown on the MGA’s exclusive, broker-led proposition that he asserts will help it achieve £250m GWP in the next three years based on its current growth rate.
Côté reunites with Argentieri as RSA recruits CDO from Allianz
RSA Insurance has appointed Tom Argentieri as chief distribution officer UK and Europe, RSA Specialty Lines.
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: SRG’s Joanne Wright
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with speaker Joanne Wright, group people and culture director at Specialist Risk Group, who will be taking part in a session focused on building stronger client loyalty through culture, purpose and…
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: WF Risk Group’s Richard Willis
As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up with speaker Richard Willis, managing director of WF Risk Group who will be taking part in a session on how to grow your firm without selling out.
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Recorder’s Matt Hicks
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with Matt Hicks, co-founder of Recorder, who gives a preview of its product clinic at the event, and asserts the shift away from broad, catch-all generic products is a gift for intermediaries – but…
Acrisure continues brand rollout with two more brokers adopting name
Acrisure has announced that two of its specialist brokers, FinCred and Building & Land Guarantees (BLG), have adopted the Acrisure brand and will operate under its name as of today (1st September).
New specialist healthcare and medical malpractice MGA launched
Superian Insurance Group has launched Scious Underwriting, a specialty Lloyd’s coverholder and MGA specialising in healthcare and medical malpractice risks.
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Arag’s Andy Talbot
As we count down to Broker Expo in October we caught up with Andy Talbot, director of broker, ATE & marketing at Arag, who asserts that while AI might not be “the future of insurance”, it will affect the future of everything, not least insurance.
Ex-Partners& and Gallagher boss helps launch new motor trade broker
The Independent Garage Association has launched RMI Insurance Services, a fully authorised insurance broker owned by the Retail Motor Industry Federation.
FCA outlines rule change to reduce data collecting burden
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed 36,000 firms will now no longer need to submit a nil return when completing certain tasks relating to disciplinary action saving them time and reducing burden.
Broker Expo Countdown 2025: Tapoly’s Janthana Kaenprakhamroy
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with speaker Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO of Tapoly, who will be taking part in a session focused on how brokers can use automation and data enrichment to improve workflows without overwhelming…
Personal lines broker boss George to leave Allianz
Nicola George, MD of Allianz Personal Broker, is to leave the business in Q4, the insurer has announced.
Starpeak and Peach team up to target ‘creatives’ sector
Digital distributor of specialist products Starpeak has teamed up with Peach to expand its cover for the creatives sector.
Gracechurch: Lockton on the up, disrupting ‘Big 5’ in 2025 broker ranking
Marsh, Aon and Howden continue to feature as the most respected brokers in the London market, according to an annual ranking from research consultancy Gracechurch.
AUB international revenue jumped to £232.3m in ‘pivotal year’
Australian insurance broking firm AUB Group has reported that its international arm, which includes Tysers wholesale and its UK retail business, saw revenues jump 13.3% to A$465.9m (£232.3m) for the year to 30 June 2025.
Meet the MGA: Moonrock Insurance
Moonrock’s COO Rachel Oliver offers her insights into the specialist drone managing general agent and how it is helping brokers service the growing low altitude economy.