Articles by Rosie Simms
Top 100 Broker expands into Republic of Ireland
Staysure has launched into the Republic of Ireland, bringing its portfolio of travel insurance products to the market.
MGA Rokstone launches cyber unit
Managing general agent Rokstone has launched a cyber division, recruiting Debbie Hobbs who will join in 2026 following completion of her notice period.
Howden acquires Aviva-backed Scottish insurance scheme
Howden has agreed to acquire the insurance services from the Church of Scotland, following a strategic review of its insurance provision.
ABI: fraudulent insurance claims topped £1bn again in 2024
The Association of British Insurers has revealed the value of detected fraudulent general insurance claims hit £1.16bn in 2024, up 2% from the previous year (2023: £1.1bn).
Covea outsources premium finance with Premium Credit deal
Covea has partnered with Premium Credit in a multi-year agreement, outsourcing its premium finance offering.
AIG names Hancock CEO of GI after Neal appointment called off
AIG has appointed Jon Hancock as CEO of general insurance, effective 1 December 2025.
Ex-Lloyd’s CEO John Neal no longer joining AIG
John Neal will no longer be joining AIG as president due to “personal circumstances”, the insurer has announced.
MGA enters ports and terminals under TMK-led binder
Managing general agent Volt has entered the ports and terminals insurance class under a binder led by Tokio Marine Kiln.
People Moves: 10 – 14 November 2025
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Amiga secures five-year Accelerant capacity
Managing general agent Amiga Speciality has secured five-year multi-product capacity via the Accelerant Risk Exchange.
Travelers returns to Biba as partner
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has readded Travelers Europe as a partner, taking its total to 26.
Magenta signs MNW capacity deal with Zurich
Magenta, part of Howden-owned Dual UK, has signed a deal with Zurich to provide capacity for its mid-net-worth home insurance product.
Zurich’s door open to new MGA deals as appetite grows
Zurich’s appetite in the managing general agent market will continue to grow according to David Nichols, head of retail, as new deals are set to be revealed.
Howden expands employee benefits arm with acquisition
Howden has agreed to acquire the employee benefits consultancy arm of wealth management group Evelyn Partners, expanding its offering following the purchase of Barnett Waddingham earlier this year.
Cyber claims payouts up 230% – ABI
Cyber claims payouts have increased 230% year-on-year to £197m in 2024, according to the Association of British Insurers.
MyFirst adds Ageas to panel
MyFirst has added Ageas UK to its panel, as the insurer claimed it reinforces its commitment to the UK broker market.
People Moves: 3 – 7 November 2025
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Aviva demands crackdown as ghost broking surges 22%
Aviva has called for tougher enforcement, stronger penalties and better education to crackdown on ghost broking as it detected a 22% surge in cases since 2023.
Bournemouth-based broker launches
Gary Boome has launched Bournemouth-based broker Renata Group, offering commercial and personal lines insurance products as an appointed representative of Momentum Broker Solutions.
Software provider Insly strengthens UK presence
Software provider Insly has bought Socrates Systems, a UK-based insurance technology company, to strengthen its UK presence.
FeLines’ founder Henderson on how the group has grown and provides safe space
Gemma Henderson, founder of FeLines, a networking group for women in insurance financial lines, explains how the group has grown, the importance of safe spaces, and how she will focus on quality of events over quantity.
MGA Alps launches fleet GAP product
Managing general agent Alps has launched a fleet GAP product for brokers, designed to deliver “valuable” protection for organisations operating commercial fleets.
Social media and underinsurance the main challenges facing HNW clients – TL Dallas’ Pullich
Caroline Pullich, head of private clients at TL Dallas, looks to relaunch its high net worth branding and work with the commercial team, as she cites underinsurance and social media as the biggest challenges facing HNW clients.
Allianz strikes deal to enhance fleet risk management
Allianz UK has partnered with Samsara to make access to risk management technology more accessible to a broader range of UK fleets.