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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.
Insurance United Against Dementia names Marsh UK CEO Lay as new chair
Insurance United Against Dementia has appointed Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK, as its new campaign chair.
Flood defence commitment welcomed amid calls for more sustained funding
Insurance industry leaders have welcomed the government’s commitment to flood defence investment in the Spending Review; but cautioned more needs to be done to protect UK homes and the economy.
GWP and profit up at Arag ahead of full Das integration
Arag plc has posted a 17.7% increase in gross written premium under management in 2024, driven by its commercial, family, assistance and ATE business, the legal expenses insurer has reported.
Markel targets insurtechs with new launch
Markel Insurance has launched InsurtechRisk+ building on its existing offering for fintechs.
South Korean insurer ups stake to 40% in specialty underwriter
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance has entered into an agreement to purchase an additional 21% equity stake in the Canopius Group, bringing its shareholding to 40%.
Brown & Brown announces major acquisition
Brown & Brown has entered into an agreement to acquire RSC Topco, Inc, the holding company for Accession, the ninth largest privately held insurance brokerage in the United States, for $9.83bn (£7.3bn).
MGA aims to ‘mitigate underinsurance’ with Lloyd’s-backed product
Aurora, the specialist algorithmic managing general agent, has launched a new property owners’ insurance product.
ERS appoints new MD
Specialist motor insurer ERS has promoted Martin Hall to the new role of managing director, taking responsibility for the performance of Lloyd’s Syndicate 218.