Articles by Rosie Simms
NFP deal to turbocharge Bspoke’s growth – Smyth
Tim Smyth, Bspoke CEO, predicts accelerated growth for the collection of managing general agents following the NFP deal last week, as he explains there will not be a dependency and the broker will not be at the front of the queue.
Insurtech incubator secures Lloyd’s broker status
Insurtech Gateway, specialist insurtech incubator supporting managing general agents and SaaS founders, has secured Lloyd’s broker status.
People Moves: 11 – 15 August 2025
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Broker-owned MGA hires new CEO from Chubb
Acquinex, a specialist financial lines managing general agent owned by PIB Group, has appointed Josh Cowen to CEO as co-founders Chris Jackson and Chris Thompson move into roles within the wider group.
Newbie News: Activate Insurance Broker
Jordan Walker founded Activate Insurance Broker which launched on 1 August. Looking to scale the business through niche areas he explains why going the directly authorised route was right for him.
Howden reprices around $4.1bn debt, saving $8m a year
Howden Group has confirmed a debt repricing of around $4.1bn (£3.05bn), saving approximately $8m a year, in a transaction that completed on 8 August.
Rokstone-owned Novus adds Collinson to warranty and affinity panel
Novus Underwriting, part of managing general agent Rokstone, has partnered with Collinson Insurance for its annually renewable warranty products.
Hiscox launches sexual molestation liability cover
Hiscox has launched sexual molestation liability cover and confirmed the appointment of Harriet Turner to its London Market business to lead the new product, expanding its existing range of casualty products.
AllClear eyes global expansion as UK business grows over 30%
Chris Rolland, CEO of AllClear Travel Insurance, has targeted global growth with Europe and the US in the company’s sights as it has expanded operations in Ireland and Australia.
People Moves: 4 – 8 August 2025
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
NFP buys Bspoke to expand its UK specialist insurance services
NFP, an Aon company, has purchased Bspoke Insurance Group to strengthen its existing suite of insurance solutions while expanding technical underwriting expertise and specialist product knowledge.
Specialist marine hull MGA becomes fully independent from Arch
Amphitrite Underwriting London, a specialist marine hull managing general agent, has moved to full independence following a buyback of Arch’s minority shareholding.
Aon launches Accelerate Programme for growing UK businesses
Aon has launched an Accelerate Programme designed with technology start-ups and scale-ups in mind, delivered by a dedicated team.
GoShorty urges vigilance after uncovering website clone
Temporary car insurance firm GoShorty has confirmed it identified a cloned website as part of its routine brand and security monitoring processes and set out the steps taken to protect consumers including alerting the Financial Conduct Authority.
European pet insurance specialist takes majority stake in UK broker
Santévet Group, a European pet insurance specialist, has taken a majority stake in pet insurance broker Tedaisy Insurance Group.
People Moves: 28 July – 1 August 2025
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Sabre CEO promises sophisticated prices to brokers
Sabre Insurance Group CEO Geoff Carter has announced plans to offer brokers “even more sophisticated” pricing through a new platform, as he sets his sights on achieving £48m in profit by the end of 2025.
FCA’s Brewis set to leave for KPMG
Matt Brewis, director of insurance at the Financial Conduct Authority, will be leaving the regulator to join KPMG UK in the new year.
Sabre reports 26.2% profit growth as GWP dips
Sabre Insurance Group reported a 26.2% increase in profit before tax to £25.5m, despite a decline in gross written premiums, according to its 2025 half-year report.
Lloyd’s wholesale broker Servca launches SME D&O facility
Servca, a specialist Lloyd’s wholesale broker, has launched an SME directors and officers insurance facility, available across the UK and Europe.
Ecclesiastical warns of growing subsidence risk
Ecclesiastical Insurance has urged property owners to take precautionary steps as the risk of subsidence and wildfires has increased following an extended dry spell.
Broking Success: Sector experience
Ashley Dickson, managing director of Dickson Group, explains why he never turns his phone off and how he used his family’s motorsport experience to create a scheme for the Northern Ireland headquartered broker.
Windstorm Éowyn cost the insurance market €747m – Perils
Perils, a Zurich-based organisation providing industry-wide catastrophe insurance data, has raised its estimate for the insurance market loss from windstorm Éowyn to €747m (£650.27m), from €696m previously.
Mosaic enters digital asset market with cyber and FI coverage
Mosaic Insurance has entered the digital asset market launching a combined cyber and financial institutions crime product, for the “historically underserved sector”.