Articles by Rosie Simms
MGA NBS launches Accelerant-backed D&O product
NBS Underwriting has expanded its commercial insurance offering as it has launched a directors’ and officers’ insurance product.
Allianz unveils new hotels and restaurants proposition
Allianz has launched a hotel and restaurants proposition under its Commercial Select policy, with cover extensions and support services around the pressures hospitality businesses face every day.
Close Brothers rolls out real-time affordability decisions
Close Brothers Premium Finance has launched a real-time affordability decisioning for Acturis, to enable customers to receive an affordability outcome at the point they arrange premium finance.
Alps adds entire motor suite to Acturis
Managing general agent Alps has added its entire motor add-on suite on the Acturis trading platform.
Fast and flexible policy changes ‘business-critical’ for commercial motor brokers
Over 80% of brokers described the ability to complete MTAs quickly and accurately as 'business critical' when dealing with commercial motor fleet policies, more than double on late 2024, according to broker research by Direct Commercial.
Ex-Broadway HNW boss launches new broker
Ex-Broadway director of private clients Eleanor Moore has launched Elm Risk Solutions as an appointed representative of Momentum Broker Solutions.
Pen added to Top 100 broker’s household panel
Source Insurance has added Pen Underwriting onto its home insurer panel to expand cover options across a wider range of household risks.
AmTrust buys capacity backer Wakam
AmTrust International has purchased capacity backer of brokers and managing general agents Wakam, including its two subsidiaries, Wakam SA and Wakam UK.
FCA alerts of MGA capacity backer clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning of a clone posing as Accelerant Insurance UK.
People Moves: 19 – 23 October 2026
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Lords Committee demands FCA goes further and faster on home, travel insurance
The cross-party House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has urged the Financial Conduct Authority to go “further and faster in implementing and enforcing its rules on home and travel insurance” as it warned the Consumer Duty has not yet…
Allianz teams up with Superscript on SME commercial insurance
Allianz UK is set to provide capacity for digital insurance broker Superscript’s landlord and tradespeople propositions.
Markerstudy to cut 80 jobs
Markerstudy is set to axe around 80 roles across the group, as it evolves its operating model.
Top 100 UK Broker Source names Thomas as MD
Cardiff-headquartered Source Insurance has appointed Simon Thomas as managing director to “shape the next phase of growth”.
JMG-owned Grosvenor recruits new MD from Gallagher
JMG has recruited Ian Muldowney as managing director of Chester-based broker Grosvenor Insurance, aiming to become the “broker of choice” in Cheshire.
Cobra Network promotes for CEO as Tedstone exits
Cobra Network has appointed Jo Russell as CEO, targeting “untapped potential”, as she succeeds Andy Tedstone who is leaving PIB.
Johannesburg headquartered Lloyd’s broker expands into corporate
African international insurance and reinsurance broking group Maksure Risk Solutions has expanded its UK operations into direct corporate and public sector insurance broking.
Kidderminster broker buys Momentum AR
Momentum Broker Solutions appointed representative Atticus Insurance has acquired a fellow AR Leading Edge with founder Luke Jones teasing further deals.
People Moves: 12 – 16 October 2026
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Howden unveils pet insurance product with MGA partnership
Howden has launched into pet insurance in partnership with Uris Group, offering access to a range of cover levels designed to help protect clients’ pets and manage unexpected veterinary costs.
Sompo CUO set to take up Clearwater CEO role
Henry MacHale has been appointed CEO of Clearwater Underwriting and is expected to take up role in the second quarter of 2027.
Scottish broker switches to AR model as it hits 50 years
Antony Murray has told Insurance Age why the Scottish broker E G Murray moved to being an appointed representative and what its plans are moving forward.
Broker Expo 2026: AI will kill off lazy brokers
Charlie Hicks, managing director of EIC Insurance Services Limited, has highlighted old-fashioned broking still has a “massive place” in today’s insurance market and can make a firm stand out compared to competitors. And added AI might benefit those…
Aviva renews MGA commercial motor partnership in £200m GWP deal
Aviva and managing general agent Q Underwriting have renewed their more than two decade long commercial motor partnership for a further five years.