Commercial
rrelentless and Zurich team up on specialist haulage
Managing general agent rrelentless has expanded into haulage fleet motor insurance backed by Zurich capacity.
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown Q&A: Casus Underwriting’s Stewart Croker
Ahead of Broker Expo next week, Casus Underwriting managing director Stewart Croker outlines why he thinks independent brokers have played a blinder over the last 12 months, and suspects “appetite” will still be one of the most important words in the…
Intact’s Chris Brian on helping brokers unlock new opportunities
At Broker Expo 2026, conversations will inevitably focus on one of the industry’s biggest priorities: finding easier, more effective ways for brokers to place business while still accessing the expertise and service their customers need. Intact director,…
MGA teams with Irwell for first financial lines product
Instant Underwriting has deepened its partnership with Irwell Insurance to launch a professional indemnity product into the UK market, its first financial lines offering.
Commercial Express adds Crabb from Covéa for schemes division launch
Commercial Express has launched its schemes division bringing in Nicki Crabb from Covéa as delegated authority schemes director.
One in five Top 100 UK brokers highlight soft market’s ‘significant impact’ on growth
One in five Top 100 UK brokers claim the softening insurance market has had a significant influence on their growth plans.
Verlingue buys Corpad Employee Benefits
Verlingue has continued its employee benefits push with its latest acquisition.
Top 100 UK brokers report ‘crazy’ commercial rate reductions up to 50%
A number of Top 100 UK brokers have seen “crazy” rate reductions of between 40% and 50%, with savings in the hundreds of thousands of pounds during the ongoing competitive soft market, Insurance Age can reveal.
TH March boosted turnover and headcount in year of EOT switch
Top 100 UK broker TH March grew turnover by 5% in the financial year it switched to an employee ownership trust, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
Broker Expo Countdown Q&A: RE:NU Underwriting’s Mark Cross
Ahead of RE:NU Underwriting’s debut at Broker Expo 2026, CUO Mark Cross explains how the new MGA will combine experienced underwriting, technology and enriched data to make residential and commercial property owners risks – including unoccupied and non…
Beazley’s Sam Franks on helping businesses navigate an era of converging risks
Businesses are not looking at risks in isolation; they are trying to understand how different pressures interact; and that creates an opportunity for brokers to differentiate through advice, argues Sam Franks, country manager and head of partner…
In-house claims teams at MGAs rising up broker priority list
Commercial motor brokers overwhelmingly prefer managing general agents with in-house claims teams, according to research by Direct Commercial.
The new shape of broking – consolidation, investment and the next generation of broker businesses
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: New ownership models, private investment and entrepreneurial broker groups are creating different opportunities for firms to grow while maintaining their identity. Ahead of the Expo panel session next week Rachel Gordon…
Movo launches broker investment arm targeting minority and majority stakes
Movo Partnership has launched a broker investment arm – MovoQ – to buy minority and majority stakes in brokers, Insurance Age can reveal.
Markerstudy owner mulls delisting from stock exchange amid sales talks
Pollen Street Capital, the owner of Markerstudy, has confirmed it is in talks about selling up and delisting from the London Stock Exchange.
Beyond the policy – where brokers add the greatest value
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Building strong client relationships is more important than ever, with brokers focusing on risk management, claims support, specialist guidance and facilitating connections in their communities. Ida Axling investigates this…
Peach to grow to over half NPAI business in 2027
Peach, a capacity backer of broker schemes and managing general agents, will account for over half of owner NPA Insurance’s business in 2027, CEO Russell White has revealed.
Howden opens commercial office in Wrexham
Howden has officially opened its first commercial office in Wrexham.
Ecclesiastical GWP and profit tick up in H1
Ecclesiastical’s UK and Ireland business grew in the first six months of the year alongside the underwriting profit and combined operating ratio both improving.
PIB unveils US expansion with New York move
PIB Group has announced the expansion of its portfolio MGA company Acquinex into the United States.
Axa adds to real estate and landlord offerings
Axa Insurance UK has added equipment breakdown to its commercial real estate proposition, giving customers the option to cover plant and machinery as part of their buildings insurance.