Articles by Insurance Age staff
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Ageas’ Claire Green
As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up Claire Green, director of distribution at exhibitor Ageas who explains why she is looking forward to engaging with brokers, swapping ideas and discovering where the insurer can help, as we…
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Beazley’s Sam Franks
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with Sam Franks, country manager and head of partner engagement – UK and Ireland – at exhibitor Beazley, who explains how it can work with brokers to help clients build their resilience in an…
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Trade & Commercial’s Colin Halliday
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with speaker Colin Halliday, owner of Trade & Commercial Broking Services, who will be taking part in a workshop on using claims data to drive renewal outcomes.
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Iprism’s Ian Lloyd
As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up with Ian Lloyd, CEO of exhibitor Iprism, who explains why delegates should visit its stand to learn more about how effortless it can be to place risks with the right MGA on your side.
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Zing365’s James Read
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with James Read, CCO at exhibitor Zing365, who explains why delegates should visit its stand to learn more about Zing Total CPD, its new comprehensive learning and compliance solution.
Broker Expo signs up Bravo Networks as a partner bringing exclusive lounge for delegates – register today
Insurance Age is pleased to announce that Bravo Networks has signed up as a partner for the 2025 Broker Expo at Birmingham NEC on 9 October, register now to secure your place.
Channel Islands brokers in latest CII chartered cohort
The Chartered Insurance Institute has announced the latest wave of chartered firms including three brokers.
Broker hires ex-Bolt insurance head to lead new future mobility arm
The Plan Group has launched a new venture to deliver solutions for electric and autonomous vehicle technology providers.
MGU teams up with HSB for construction launch
Victor Insurance UK has launched a contractors all risks insurance product targeting contractors and subcontractors with up to £20m in annual revenue.
MIB calls for uninsured driving fine to be quadrupled to £1200
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has made a commitment “to eradicate uninsured driving for good” as part of its newly published five year plan.
UK brokers and MGAs rebranded ‘to drive scale’
HW Kaufman Group has unveiled plans to consolidate its broking and underwriting brands outside of North America.
UK Broker Awards 2025 shortlist revealed
Today Insurance Age can reveal the shortlist for the 2025 UK Broker Awards.
Alan Boswell crowned Broker of the Year at 2025 BIAs
Alan Boswell Group won Broker of the Year at the 2025 British Insurance Awards last night (9 July).
Insurance Age scoops two Biba Journalist and Media Awards
Insurance Age was crowned twice at the 2025 British Insurance Brokers’ Association Journalist and Media Awards held at Lloyd’s yesterday.
Over half of carriers expect to increase MGA capacity between now and 2027
Almost three in five (57%) of carriers are set to increase managing general agent capacity in the next two years, according to a new survey.
Ardonagh closes latest $2.5bn investment round
The Ardonagh Group has today completed a $2.5bn (£1.83bn) equity investment led by funds managed by Stone Point Capital, the US-based private equity firm.
Aon claims ‘next step in predictive broking’ with AI-powered launch
Broking giant Aon has launched a proprietary, patent-pending platform that uses artificial intelligence, large-language models and predictive analytics to transform the commercial insurance placement process.
Hiscox creates new HNW trading director role
Hiscox UK has appointed Matt Perkin to the new role of trading director for high net worth, art and collections.
Specialist MGA seals new liability capacity across three business lines
Specialist MGA Avid Insurance has partnered with insurer Starr to access fresh underwriting capacity.
David Howden awarded CBE in King’s Birthday Honours List
The founder and CEO of the Howden Group, David Howden, was included in the King’s Birthday Honours List over the weekend.
Dive In 2025 reveals theme ‘Belonging Builds Tomorrow’
Dive In, a festival for talent and culture designed to support the development of inclusive workplace cultures, is returning on 16 - 18 September 2025 for its eleventh year, rallying the insurance industry around the theme: “Belonging Builds Tomorrow.”
CFC recruits Markel stalwart Line as next CUO
Specialist insurer CFC has announced that Nick Line will take over as chief underwriting officer in 2026, after 28 years at Markel where he has held the role of CUO since 2018.
SRG names ex-Lockton and Marsh boss Nimmo as first UK CEO
Specialist Risk Group has recruited Neil Nimmo as its first CEO – UK, effective immediately.
Ex rugby and NFL star to lead MGA’s UK and EU growth
Former NY Jets and Saracens player Hayden Smith has been promoted to regional CEO of MGA United Risk to oversee the expansion of its EU, UK and British Commonwealth business.