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Podcast: Reid and Clegg present Double Indemnity – episode one, Aon’s Jane Kielty
In a new podcast series brought to you by Insurance Age, industry provocateurs Toby Clegg and Stuart Reid interview a series of well-known market faces, getting to know the personalities and characters behind some of the key movers and shakers in the…
AI is not a free ticket – Clear’s Williams
Brokers must focus on doing the “hard yards” and work on operational excellence then think how artificial intelligence can help, according to Phil Williams group chief commercial officer and managing director of retail at Clear Group.
Ex-Tempcover team launch new short-term insurance broker Covertime
A team of senior ex-Tempcover employees has formally re-entered the UK insurance market with Covertime, a new start-up broker focused on short-term cover.
Video Q&A: Arch Insurance’s Mike Bottle on standing out in the mid-corporate space
In this video Mike Bottle, managing director, Arch Insurance UK Regional discusses how the business has evolved over recent years.
AbbeyAutoline reveals triple deal costs as turnover and profits slip in 2024
Northern Ireland broker AbbeyAutoline has revealed a bill of £1.47m for its three deals in 2024.
Brunel launches specialist tech broker
Brunel Group has launched BrunelTech, a specialist broker for the technology industry.
JMG Group buys three brokers
JMG Group has made its latest triple swoop buying brokers in Solihull, Kendal and Edinburgh.
Gallagher leader Langley elected Lord Mayor of London
Dame Susan Langley, non-executive chair of Gallagher UK, has been elected as the 697th Lord Mayor of London, and will formally take office on 7 November.
TL Dallas turnover up 17% in 2024 with organic and acquisition growth
TL Dallas has posted a 17% rise in turnover to £15.24m in 2024, but investment costs trimmed the post-tax profit.
Motor broker The Green Insurer closes
The Green Insurer has closed to new and renewing customers after launching in December 2023 claiming to be the UK’s first truly green car insurance broker.
Markerstudy reveals £300,000 bill for Hughes ‘bargain purchase’
Markerstudy only paid £300,000 for Northern Ireland broker Hughes Insurance Services, in a deal labelled ‘bargain purchase’ resulting in a £26.3m gain.
Howden opens West Sussex office
Howden has opened an office in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, following the appointment of Joe Clarke as branch director.
Taskforce to look at rising costs of motorsport that pose ‘serious challenge’ to future
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has launched a new taskforce to provide clarity on motor sport insurance and the impact of its rising costs.
People Moves: 22 – 26 September 2025
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Brokers the primary line of defence against underinsurance – Consumer Intelligence
Brokers are the “primary line” of defence against underinsurance, with technology implementation strategic to automate low-value tasks and free up time for client education, according to a report by Consumer Intelligence exclusively revealed by Insurance…
Markerstudy boosts revenue and trims post-tax loss in Atlanta deal year
Markerstudy Group Holdings has posted a reduced loss of £141.7m for 2024, as revenue grew and Ebitda turned positive in a year it took over personal lines broker Atlanta.
Edinburgh regional review: Brokers push forward despite lack of physical insurer presence
Despite zero insurer presence in Edinburgh, brokers are still optimistic for the Scottish capital city as recruitment and a tougher economic climate are cited as the main the challenges.
Patons Insurance expands in motor trade with new team
Patons Insurance has created a dedicated team to focus on motor trade as part of its ongoing growth strategy.
Broker partners with GB Snowsport ahead of Winter Olympics
McGill and Partners has partnered with GB Snowsport, the national governing body for elite British snowsports ahead of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games in February and March 2026.
Lucida posts reduced turnover in year before Moorhouse sale
Top 100 UK broker Lucida has reported a 14.6% fall in turnover to £40.67m, with a mixed picture on profitability across its divisions in 2024, the year before it struck the deal to sell Moorhouse.
Watch Lycetts, Recorder and Yutree discuss how to unlock the full potential of schemes
Brokers are under increasing pressure to run delegated authority schemes with greater discipline, efficiency, and profitability.
BP Marsh invests in PI broker and MGA start-up
BP Marsh & Partners has invested £2m in Salus Capital Partners, taking a 35% stake in the start-up insurance group specialising in professional indemnity.
Peach grows with Roots in capacity deal
Niche commercial insurer Peach has partnered with Roots Contractor Insurance to provide the capacity for its range of contractor business insurance.
MGA launches product to address ‘narrowing capacity options’ in niche sector
MGA Addept Insurance Services has launched Waypoint, a specialist legal protection insurance and assistance service for boat owners.