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Broker bought Porsche and Cartier ring with proceeds from £3.45m fraud
A former insurance broker employee was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court yesterday (29 October 2026) to seven and a half years after being convicted of fraud by abuse of position.
Biba CEO calls for IPT freeze commitment in the wake of 2026 Budget
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision not to change the insurance premium tax rate in today’s Budget.
MBP takes minority stake in £32m GWP broker
Insurance investment vehicle Minority Broker Partnerships has acquired a minority stake in Caleb Roberts Insurance Services, an independent agricultural and rural insurance broker operating across Mid Wales, Herefordshire and Shropshire.
Superscript secures Lloyds Bank SME insurance partnership
Digital insurance broker Superscript has been selected by Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland to provide business insurance to its small business customers.
Young brokers call for better knowledge retention when senior staff retire
A group of young brokers have called on the insurance profession to take a more deliberate approach to retaining and transferring the knowledge held by its most experienced people.
Fast and flexible policy changes ‘business-critical’ for commercial motor brokers
Over 80% of brokers described the ability to complete MTAs quickly and accurately as 'business critical' when dealing with commercial motor fleet policies, more than double on late 2024, according to broker research by Direct Commercial.
Ex-Broadway HNW boss launches new broker
Ex-Broadway director of private clients Eleanor Moore has launched Elm Risk Solutions as an appointed representative of Momentum Broker Solutions.
Pen added to Top 100 broker’s household panel
Source Insurance has added Pen Underwriting onto its home insurer panel to expand cover options across a wider range of household risks.
At least one ghost broking network uncovered every day
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has launched a national campaign after 596 suspected ghost broking networks were identified between October 2025 and September 2026.
Allianz teams up with Superscript on SME commercial insurance
Allianz UK is set to provide capacity for digital insurance broker Superscript’s landlord and tradespeople propositions.
Acrisure recruits ex-Cobra boss Tedstone as UK Retail CEO
Acrisure has appointed former Cobra Network leader Andy Tedstone as CEO of UK Retail, to take up the role after the departure of Mark Mcilquham this summer.
FSCS opens for claims from customers of failed broker Anthony Jones
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has opened to claims from customers who paid for insurance through collapsed broker Anthony Jones (U.K.) but find themselves without the relevant cover and unable to recover the premiums by other means.
UK commercial softening approaching three year mark – Marsh
UK commercial market rates softened by 8% in the third quarter, maintaining the rate seen throughout the year and the eleventh quarterly drop in a row, according to Marsh.
Top 100 UK Broker Source names Thomas as MD
Cardiff-headquartered Source Insurance has appointed Simon Thomas as managing director to “shape the next phase of growth”.
Opinion: Why a slower insurance M&A market still creates opportunity
Despite clear signs of a slowdown of investments, the qualities that made insurance broking attractive to investors are still intact – and a more selective market may actually favour better deals, says Andrea Bertolini, partner and head of financial…
JMG-owned Grosvenor recruits new MD from Gallagher
JMG has recruited Ian Muldowney as managing director of Chester-based broker Grosvenor Insurance, aiming to become the “broker of choice” in Cheshire.
MOFS MD Gibbons on why it chose Adler Fairways over PE or the big consolidators
Mason Owen Financial Services managing director Andrew Gibbons speaks for the first time about its takeover by Adler Fairways. And tells Jonathan Swift culture and future proofing trumped cash when it came to choosing a new partner, and that the type of…
Ex-Willis Networks boss Read joins Ascend
Former managing director of Willis Networks, John Read, has joined Ascend Insurance Holdings as group development director.
Cobra Network promotes for CEO as Tedstone exits
Cobra Network has appointed Jo Russell as CEO, targeting “untapped potential”, as she succeeds Andy Tedstone who is leaving PIB.
Simply Business names ex-Go Compare MD Sanga as UK CCO
Simply Business has added a new UK chief commercial officer, and a managing director of its MGA, to its senior leadership team.
FSCS opens for claims from Verus Financial Services customers
On 15 October the Financial Services Compensation Scheme opened for claims from Verus Financial Services customers.