Articles by Rosie Simms
Allianz UK grows profit by 18% with stable business volumes
Allianz UK increased operating profit by 18.2% in the first half of 2026 to £265m as the insurer cited that broker relationships “remain key”.
Markel unveils ‘intuitive’ e-trade broker portal
Markel has launched an e-trade broker portal, bringing together quotations, renewals, mid-term adjustments, client management and claims through a single login.
Midlands based broker secures DA approval
Genesis Insurance Services has become directly authorised as an independent commercial broker.
Job losses at Travelers UK and Ireland to hit almost 50 staff
Travelers has confirmed it is set to cut 6% of its UK and Ireland workforce.
Cila urges wildfire data submissions as risks surge
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has urged adjusters to submit large loss data to the relaunched RISCAuthority Large Loss Database, as wildfire risk hits “exceptional” levels.
Research finds human error involved in the majority of cyber losses
More than 85% of incurred cyber losses in the first half of 2026 stemmed from attacks exploiting human error, claims data from Resilience has found.
People Moves: 27 – 31 July 2026
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Former Gallagher PL and HNW lead joins Partners&
Partners& has hired Susan Young as managing partner for SME and schemes.
Bspoke promotes Tonge again, widening his remit
Bspoke Group has appointed Wayne Tonge as managing director of commercial and delegated authority, subject to regulatory approval.
Amiga buys Lloyd’s PI syndicate’s renewals
Managing general agent Amiga Specialty has entered an exclusive agreement to acquire the professional indemnity renewal portfolio of Volante International.
Arch survey ranks geopolitical instability as top construction risk concern
Arch Insurance International has called for “closer collaboration between insurers, brokers and clients” as geopolitical instability topped its first construction risk survey, cited by 59% of respondents.
Blog: Clone wars - could you spot a fake broker site?
Fraudsters are building cloned broker websites that often look more professional than the genuine ones they are copying. Rosie Simms explores how real firms could fight back.
Everywhen reports ‘bleak picture’ for SMEs
Everywhen has found 38% of SMEs believe economic uncertainty will have the biggest impact on firms over the next 12 months, according to a survey by the firm.
Partners& seals biggest deal yet with Top 100 Broker swoop
Partners& has acquired Top 100 insurance broker M&DH, a specialist in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Aviva hires personal lines CUO from Lloyd’s
Aviva has named Emma Stewart as personal lines chief underwriting officer, effective 1 December 2026.
Seventeen launches into Gibraltar with broker buy
Seventeen Group has acquired Senate Insurance Brokers, a Gibraltar-based insurance broker, marking its first step into the region.
Profile: Aviva’s Rebecca Gambrell
Rebecca Gambrell, managing director of SME and delegated authorities at Aviva, reflects on her career in insurance and how offering digital and modular products are vital going forward.
Insurance broker wins Love Island 2026
Insurance broker at Lloyd’s firm Insurance Risk Solutions Julia Majchrzak has won Love Island UK.
MGA strikes £500m four year Hadron capacity deal
Managing general agents Integra Insurance Solutions and Congregational Insurance Solutions, have entered a partnership with Hadron to provide £500m underwriting capacity across their respective home and church insurance offerings.
Insurance broker appears on Love Island
Insurance broker at Lloyd’s firm Insurance Risk Solutions Julia Majchrzak makes waves on Love Island UK.
People Moves: 20 – 24 July 2026
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Allianz charges up mid-market battery storage proposition
Allianz UK claims to have expanded its Battery Energy Storage Systems underwriting capability to give brokers confidence and specialist support for customers with renewable energy projects.
Motor insurers to report “heavier” losses in 2026 – EY
UK motor insurers are expected to report heavier losses in 2026 with net combined ratio of 108% forecast, after reporting a small underwriting loss in 2025, according to EY’s latest analysis.
Insurers rally around FCA halted broker Anthony Jones’ customers
Insurers have rallied around the customers of paused broker Anthony Jones, promising to minimise disruption and honour existing policies.