Articles by Rosie Simms
Car premium reductions start to ease
The average cost of comprehensive car insurance in the UK has dropped by £111 (13%) over the previous 12 months to £726, according to the latest data from Confused/WTW.
Alps launches commercial property emergency insurance
Alps has launched a commercial property emergency policy designed to provide rapid assistance and financial protection for SME businesses facing unexpected property emergencies.
Insurance Museum awarded almost £250,000 National Lottery grant
The Insurance Museum has been awarded a £249,700 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
More than a third of SMEs cut cover – Premium Credit
Around one in four SMEs are believed to have been underinsured for the past 12 months, according to research by Premium Credit.
Cardiff regional review: Competition not exterminated by consolidation
Insurance experts in Cardiff outline the diversifying businesses in the media and sporting hub city, and highlight the competitive nature of the market with one broker per village on the outskirts.
FCA warns of Essex broker clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of a clone claiming to be Essex-based Ignite Insurance Brokers.
North West broker hits £20m GWP
Broadway Insurance Partners has posted £20m gross written premiums in 2025, up 66% from last year, as it revealed plans to grow staff numbers and expand the firm’s infrastructure outside the North West.
People Moves: 15 – 19 December 2025
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Alps launches hire vehicle add-on to tackle ‘one of the biggest pain points’ for fleets and brokers
Alps has launched a fleet guaranteed hire vehicle insurance policy.
Energy specialist MGA Volt expands binder adding power construction
Managing general agent Volt Underwriting has renewed and increased its binder to underwrite conventional and renewable power generation and midstream risks, adding power construction.
Bravo Networks launches startup broker proposition
Bravo Networks has launched a proposition designed to help insurance brokers enter the market and build an independent business at pace, planning to scale up to 75 partners in the next five years, Insurance Age can reveal.
Fuzzy’s Bilney targets ‘brave’ £10m GWP goal and launching a training school
Liz Bilney, CEO of Fuzzy, has set a “brave” target of £10m gross written premium, and outlined plans to continue staff development by creating an in-house training school.
Aviva partners with Percayso on data enrichment
Aviva has partnered with Percayso Inform to enhance its data enrichment capabilities, in a multi-year deal.
Zurich names former financial services leader as new ops chief
Zurich UK has appointed Paul Norcott as chief operations director, joining the executive committee with immediate effect.
MyFirst partners with Howden for young driver service
Howden has joined forces with MyFirst as its young driver partner to provide a “tailored service" across its local UK branches.
People Moves: 8 – 12 December 2025
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Zurich signs five-year £350m specialist fleet capacity extension deal with Pen
Pen Underwriting has extended its capacity deal with Zurich, in a partnership that will enable the managing general agent to write more than £350m in premium over the next five years focusing on specialist fleet risks.
Ex-Simply Business boss joins Admiral-backed SME challenger insurance provider
Tide has appointed former Simply Business boss and ex-network leader Dan McNally as senior vice president and CEO of Tide Insurance Services.
‘Time:To’ named Biba conference 2026 theme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled ‘Time:To’ as the theme for its 2026 conference to be held on 13 to 14 May next year.
JMG appoints two leaders in widened structure after recent PE investment
JMG Group has created two new leadership roles, naming Jake Fox CEO of underwriting and speciality, and Neil Forrest CEO of retail.
Aviva urges brokers to educate SMEs on cyber risks
Research from Aviva has found 36% of SMEs rank cyber as their most significant risk, with the insurer urging brokers to step in as firms underestimate cyber and other disruptive risks.
Partners& hires managing partner to wellbeing division
Partners& has hired Tom Klinkenberg from Lockton as managing partner of wellbeing, health and protection.
With Brewis and Mills gone, what can brokers expect from the FCA in 2026?
Compliance experts are hoping for a slowdown and simplification of rules from the Financial Conduct Authority throughout 2026 following Matt Brewis and Sheldon Mills exit from the regulator. Rosie Simms reports.
Two in five brokers expect telephone/in-person sales growth despite tech upsurge
Two fifths of brokers see growing in-person sales as distinguishing factor in an increasingly digital age, according to a survey of commercial and personal lines brokers by Open GI.