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What does the 2025 Budget mean for insurance brokers?
On Wednesday afternoon, after weeks of speculation (and an unprecedented early leak by the Office for Budget Responsibility), the Chancellor finally revealed her second Budget. Tom Golding, PKF Littlejohn partner considers some of the main tax changes…
Partners& enters Lloyd’s market buying 3DI
Partners& has acquired 3 Dimensional Insurance, marking its entrance into the Lloyd’s market, in its second deal of the week.
Cullum-backed MBP takes minority stake in Sturdy Edwards
Minority Broker Partnerships has bought a minority stake in East Grinstead-based Sturdy Edwards (Insurance Brokers).
Gary Duggan to lead Hood Group as CEO steps down
Hood Group CEO Simon Hood has stepped down, with Gary Duggan taking over as interim executive chairman, Insurance Age can reveal.
Nicol returns to Marsh to lead in Scotland
Kevin Nicol has been appointed managing director for corporate and commercial in Scotland at Marsh, returning to the broker and succeeding Jon Webb.
Pub chain Stonegate hits Marsh with £85m negligence claim
Marsh is being sued by Stonegate in a case the pub company’s lawyers have defined as “of interest to both the insurance and hospitality sectors in examining the professional standards brokers should be held to when placing insurance for groups of…
Partners& makes double acquisition with Avenue and Ko-bolt deals
Partners& has purchased two businesses, specialist trade credit and surety bond broker Avenue Insurance Partners and B2B debt recovery business Ko-bolt International, in a move to boost its wider proposition.
HNW brokers risk relationships turning “transactional” due to workloads
Many high net worth brokers are failing to engage with clients as much as they should because they are over-stretched, lack confidence and time poor, creating relationships that are merely transactional.
Broker given five years prison sentence for stealing over £133,000
An insurance broker who diverted payments totalling more than £133,000 into his own personal bank account leaving clients without cover and faking claims has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Ex-Ardonagh and Clegg Gifford leader joins Kingfisher as private client head
Kingfisher has named Richard Miller as head of private clients and specialist motor trade.
FCA reveals green sweep for broker-related authorisations
The Financial Conduct Authority achieved across the board success in its broker-related authorisation categories between July and September, its first ‘green sweep’ in the data series.
People Moves: 17 – 21 November 2025
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Intact eyeing up broker trading in sites in South West and North East
CEO Ken Norgrove has revealed to Insurance Age that Intact Insurance is eyeing up broking trading sites in the South West and North East as it assesses whether it has gaps in its UK footprint.
Broker opens London office in former home of Winston Churchill
C&C Insurance Brokers has strengthened its presence in London with the opening of a new office in Mayfair.
Former Stackhouse Poland co-owner becomes chairman of start-up broker
Start-up specialist broker Taurus Risk Management has appointed former Stackhouse Poland co-owner James Agnew as chairman.
Top 100 Broker expands into Republic of Ireland
Staysure has launched into the Republic of Ireland, bringing its portfolio of travel insurance products to the market.
Marsh UK announces new CEO to replace retiring Chris Lay
Marsh has revealed James Addington-Smith is to take over from the retiring Chris Lay as CEO of Marsh UK.
Specialist agriculture broker secures six-figure British Business Bank deal
Agriculture specialist Acres Insurance Brokers has secured a six-figure debt finance package from government-owned British Business Bank.
Motor MGA strikes long term capacity deal with Antares
Specialist motor fleet underwriting agency Century Underwriting has secured a long-term capacity partnership with Antares Insurance Company.
Ardonagh GI businesses begin trading as Everywhen as rollout continues
Ardonagh has confirmed the start of the rollout of the Everywhen brand across offices, digital channels and client communications.
IC Insurance adds ex-Towergate Manchester leader to team
Award winning broker IC Insurance has recruited Andrew Champion as part of its ongoing expansion plans.
Howden acquires Aviva-backed Scottish insurance scheme
Howden has agreed to acquire the insurance services from the Church of Scotland, following a strategic review of its insurance provision.
Ex-Lloyd’s CEO John Neal no longer joining AIG
John Neal will no longer be joining AIG as president due to “personal circumstances”, the insurer has announced.
People Moves: 10 – 14 November 2025
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.