Articles by Rosie Simms
People Moves: 13 – 17 July 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Aviva cuts e-trade turnaround times as digital appetite grows
More than three quarters of Aviva’s SME new business referrals placed digitally are now turned around within 60 minutes, compared with just over a third at the start of the year.
‘No way’ Konsileo selling up following capital raise
John Warburton, co-founder and CEO of Konsileo, has confirmed the firm will not be putting itself on the market after a capital raise, and explained it will “ramp up” broker hiring despite continuing to report losses.
News analysis: Cost the main barrier to MGAs digitally trading
Cost is the number one barrier to managing general agents offering more digitally traded products, which is a vital route for firms going forward.
Allianz confirms jobs at risk as it reshuffles management structure
Allianz Commercial UK is set to restructure its management layers which will lead to staff cuts.
Wakam drives into roadside assistance market with PIB partnership
Wakam UK has entered the roadside assistance market through a three-year partnership with Rescuemycar.com, the breakdown cover specialist of the PIB Group.
Broking Success: Gazelle Risks, Gary Williamson – Growing the core specialisms
Gary Williamson, founder and managing director of Gazelle Risks, has outlined plans to grow in the contractors market and how going through the same pain as its clients has became the firm’s pitch.
NBS swings for golf club insurance
Managing general agent NBS Underwriting has launched a specialist golf club insurance product to provide brokers with “access to tailored cover”.
FOI: Brokers make up almost 50% of cloned firm warnings over past decade
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of 48 personal and commercial lines insurance intermediary clones in the past 10 years, a Freedom of Information by Insurance Age has revealed.
People Moves: 6 – 10 July 2026
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Aventum CEO calls out “questionable” rates
David Bearman, CEO of Aventum Group, has warned managing general agents that capacity providers may “wake up” after “questionable” rating action in certain lines.
PIB takes CFO from Argenta
PIB Group has hired Alastair Hay as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Aviva and Axis partner on renewable energy Lloyd’s consortium
Aviva and specialty insurer Axis have together launched a Lloyd’s consortium to support new renewable energy projects, designed to simplify placement for brokers and clients.
FCA head of insurance surprised by consumer AI buying appetite
Andrew Ruddle, head of insurance market analysis and policy at the Financial Conduct Authority, has expressed surprise at the result of The Mills Review released this month as he also looks to increase cyber insurance take up.
MGAs urged to “specialise relentlessly” – McGill and Partners’ Lloyd
John Lloyd, chairman of McGill and Partners, has called on managing general agents to “specialise relentlessly” during the soft market.
John Lewis re-enters car insurance with Ageas, Axa and Covéa
John Lewis Money has relaunched its car insurance offering with Ageas, Axa and Covéa following the household brand becoming a broker earlier this year.
Aviva broadens cyber offering appetite and cover
Aviva has strengthened its cyber proposition, broadening its appetite with the introduction of cover to support a wider range of clients as threats continue to evolve.
Graham Gibson joins Hiscox in claims leadership role
Former Allianz claims boss Graham Gibson has taken on the interim global head of claims role at Hiscox.
Aviva completes HNW team restructure after exits
Aviva Private Clients has made two appointments as part of the restructure of its leadership team following recent personnel departures.
People Moves: 29 June – 3 July 2026
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Open GI adds Covéa property product to panel
Open GI has expanded its panel, adding Covéa’s property owners product, which offers commercial building cover of £1m and contents up to £50,000, Insurance Age can reveal.
Allianz backs Movo AR motor MGA launch Slick Cover
Allianz has launched a “digital-first” car insurance managing general agent Slick Cover, an appointed representative of Movo Partnership.
Starr unveils D&O suite to provide brokers consistency
Global investment and insurance organisation Starr has launched a suite of directors’ and officers’ policy wordings, designed to provide brokers and clients with greater certainty, consistency and flexibility.
Bpsoke’s Smyth named MGAA chairman as Manchester steps down
Tim Smyth, deputy chair of Bspoke Insurance Group, is set to take on the chairman role at the Managing General Agents’ Association as Charles Manchester steps down after a decade.