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UK commercial rates dropping even faster
Rate softening in the UK commercial market has hit a new record since the run started just over two years ago, according to the latest figures from Marsh.
Ageas moves onto First2Protect home panel
Ageas UK has joined the First2Protect panel, expanding access to its home insurance propositions.
Ceta teams with Addept for wholesale rent guarantee products
Digital niche personal lines broker Ceta has launched four rent guarantee products on a wholesale basis underwritten by managing general agent Addept.
Wiser Academy launches AI apprenticeship
Wiser Academy has launched an artificial intelligence Academy programme in what it claimed is an industry first.
Clear adds to portfolio in Scotland with Spence Insurance
Clear Group has added Spence Insurance, based in Scotland’s Central Belt, to its roster after moving into the country last December.
Jensten restructures with CEOs of broking and product & distribution
Jensten Group has added ex-Gallagher leader Gareth Birch as CEO of broking as it restructures into two trading divisions.
TBIG confirms its largest ever buy with £38m GWP broker
The Broker Investment Group has bought a 75% stake in £38m gross written premium personal lines specialist U Drive in its biggest ever deal.
Biba 2026 Countdown: Premium Credit’s Jon Howells
Jon Howells, chief commercial officer for insurance premium finance at Premium Credit, compares the Tuesday evening before conference starts as arriving back at school for a new term and won’t reveal his favourite Biba haunt for fear of more lanyards…
Regional Review: Channel Islands – small but strong
For a small jurisdiction, the Channel Islands have a strong broker market, according to regional experts, as large names have made acquisitions with capacity, appetite and recruitment key issues.
BDH owner reveals growing losses and turnover in 2025
Salinas Topco, the holding company for Top 100 UK broker BDH, has posted rising turnover in the last financial year and losses reaching £11m.
Coversure expands with faith-based insurance brand Dharam Rakshak
Jensten-owned Coversure has opened its first new office this financial year, with an existing member launching a standalone faith-based brand.
Partners& purchases Newcastle-under-Lyme broker
Partners& has bought Staffordshire-based Amica Insurance Brokers in its third deal of 2026.
Guidewire targets efficiency between brokers and insurers
Charles Clarke, Guidewire group vice president, looks to continue to support customers to create digitally enabled insurers that are good partners for brokers, as he highlighted possible products for brokers.
Momentum breaks £100m GWP barrier as it has strongest year start yet
Momentum Broker Solutions hit £102m gross written premiums, adding 13 appointed representatives in 2025, as the AR network made investments in technology and recruitment.
Dayinsure joins IFB
Top 100 UK broker Dayinsure has joined the Insurance Fraud Bureau as its first new member of 2026.
Gallagher buys fellow Top 100 UK broker Bridge
Gallagher has struck its first UK broker deal of the year, snapping up Bridge Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
MGA Ventis widens appetite with two non-standard property launches
MGA Ventis is set to launch a non-standard real estate proposition comprising two complementary products designed for complex risks.
Raw Group aims to be the Midlands’ preferred Lloyd’s broker after Lothbury swoop
Specialist waste and recycling broker Raw Material Cover has launched a new London market arm and is looking to diversify following the acquisition of Lloyd’s broker Lothbury UK.
Biba 2026 Countdown: SSP Broker’s Martyn Mathews
Martyn Mathews, MD at SSP Broker is celebrating a big birthday during Biba week and when not hosting guests on his stand he might be spotted at the Science and Industry Museum or miming to Daft Punk.
Everywhen CEO Rob Worrell to retire at year-end
Rob Worrell, CEO of Everywhen, has decided to retire at the end of 2026, Insurance Age can reveal.
Clear buys southern broker and life business
Clear has bought Pangea Insurance Brokers and Pangea Life, taking the group back to joint-top in the most active broker M&A listing for 2026.