Articles by Rosie Simms
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.
People Moves: 5 – 9 October 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Broker Expo 2026: Cyber uptake held back by lack of SME attack examples
Customers are using artificial intelligence to ask more challenging questions to brokers, as cyber attack education and examples are needed to tackle the lack of cyber insurance uptake.
Clive Buesnel named Jensten CEO as Organ exits
Jensten Group has appointed Clive Buesnel as CEO, effective 2 November, succeeding Rob Organ.
Wholesaler launches with property and casualty binders
Wholesale broker Link2Market has launched, focusing on property and casualty, promising brokers direct and immediate access to capacity for non-standard risks that do not fit the traditional composite market.
CFC extends business interruption indemnity period on cyber product
CFC has updated its cyber proactive response product, introducing new personal protections for senior executives, enhanced affirmative AI coverage, and an extended indemnity period for business interruption claims.
Aviva among capacity backers of Lloyd’s coverholder Indemni
Freight risk management and insurance platform Indemni has launched as an approved Lloyd’s coverholder, sponsored by Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Alps extends pothole insurance vehicle cover
Alps has extended its pothole add-on policy to include both fleet and hire and reward vehicles.
FCA alerts of Kent-based broker clone
Quotemetoday.co.uk has made clear it has no affiliation with Quote Me Go as the Financial Conduct Authority has reported fraudsters have been impersonating the Kent-headquartered broker.
FCA’s Knight updates on cyber insurance report
Chris Knight, director of insurance at the FCA, has updated on the progress of its report into the take up of cyber insurance, and how the regulator has to keep pace with technological advancements.
Aviva calls on Ofcom to assist in fight against ghost broking
Aviva has urged Ofcom to use its consultation on Fraudulent Advertising Codes of Practice as an opportunity to strengthen online advertising rules, as the insurer has supported its proposals for tougher action to deter the threat posed by online…
Zurich completes £8bn Beazley deal as CEO Cox exits
Zurich Insurance Group has completed the acquisition of Beazley, to create what it claims to be the world's largest specialty insurance business.
People Moves: 28 September – 2 October 2026
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Blanc urges CII to keep pace with AI developments
Amanda Blanc, group CEO of Aviva, has urged the Chartered Insurance Institute to “stay relevant” as she called on the CII to keep its qualifications up with the speed of artificial intelligence developments.
SSP continues profit surge to over £8m in 2025
SSP has reported an £8.25m operating profit for the year ending 31 December 2025 despite revenue falling.
MGA Arkel extends AmTrust capacity to £380m
Specialist non-standard managing general agent Arkel has secured £380m in delegated authority capacity from AmTrust, extending the binder to 2031.
Wakam UK reassures as European arm restricts activity
Capacity backer of brokers and managing general agents Wakam UK has confirmed it is “absolutely not” affected as the European arm addresses issues from the French regulator.
Momentum broker launches with ex-Erskine Murray boss backing
CPC Insurance Brokers has launched, with backing from former Erskine Murray owner Tom Bartleet. Founder of the new firm, Paul Huntley, has highlighted the buzz from getting his first client along with the importance of building trust over the long term.
Blog: PIB is living rent free in peoples’ heads
The insurance industry can’t keep a potential PIB sale out of their mouths – and when they’re not talking about it, they’re thinking about it.