Commercial
Aviva unveils new broker charity initiative
Aviva has launched a new fund-matching initiative, Double the Difference, to help brokers’ charity efforts.
UK and Ireland remains Axa’s softest commercial market in Europe
Axa has reported that the UK and Ireland is its softest market across Europe for commercial insurance and third for personal lines.
Grassroots to top-flight sports and leisure claims offering launched
Claims services provider McLarens has launched a sports and leisure offering in the UK and Ireland.
Acies launches new specialist marine MGA
Acies MGU has launched a new MGA specialising in ports and terminals.
Ex-NFP senior duo launch new MGA with Mission
MGA incubator Mission is to expand into Europe with the launch of Dublin-based Kyntra in the autumn.
MGAA appoints compliance and regulatory partner
The Managing General Agents’ Association has appointed Padda Consulting as its new UK compliance and regulatory partner commencing 1 September 2026.
Cowbell co-founder: ‘insurance doesn’t need another chatbot’
Cyber and specialty insurer Cowbell claims it has seen new business grow 53% since it introduced a new AI platform.
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Policy Expert backer Cinven hails ‘marquee opportunity’ with latest investment
Optio has announced that international private equity firm Cinven, and global investment group La Caisse, have agreed to jointly acquire a majority stake from Preservation Capital Partners.
New CEO Winslow plans to ‘unlock the next phase of CFC’s growth’
Former Direct Line Group boss Adam Winslow has today joined CFC as group CEO.
FCA highlights Bluefin fine as it warns on vertical business model transparency
The Financial Conduct Authority has published advice on how general insurance firms should manage potential conflicts of interest coming from vertically integrated business models.
Loss adjuster acquires Manchester liability claims specialist
Loss adjusting and claims solutions group QuestGates has acquired Howell Wild.
Insurance Museum to stage ‘immersive’ exhibition at the Bank of England
The Insurance Museum will stage an exhibition After The Fire: Insurance, Finance and A Rebuilt City in partnership with the Bank of England from 5th October – 27th November.
What is behind the big broker boss upheaval of 2025/6?
The last 10 months have seen significant boardroom reshuffles among the UK’s biggest brokers. Getting horror movie vibes from the early 80s, Jonathan Swift has a stab at assessing the reasons behind the upheaval – and whether the body count might grow…
Allianz CEO Holmes: Brokers key to improving insurance customer trust above ‘average’
Allianz UK has launched Trust Issues, designed to track how UK consumers and SMEs experience trust in insurance.
Clement mulls Lloyd’s legal action after Neal findings published
Former Lloyd’s corporate affairs director Rebekah Clement has put the London marketplace on notice she is considering legal action following the conclusion of its investigation into her relationship with ex-Lloyd’s CEO John Neal.
Euna extends construction PI cover in response to changing regulations
Euna Underwriting has responded to the changing liability environment in the construction sector by adding 14 policy extensions to its building and engineering contractors professional indemnity product.
Allianz begins Northern Ireland digital push with Complete Mini Fleet
Allianz UK has confirmed the launch of Complete Mini Fleet in Northern Ireland.
Clear CEO feels ‘no pressure’ as it enters fifth year with Goldman Sachs
The CEO of Clear Group has asserted the broker is under no pressure to consider future options yet as it enters its fifth year with private equity backer Goldman Sachs.
Travelers-owned broker posts double-digit revenue and profit growth in 2025
Simply Business grew post-tax profit by 27% and revenue by 10% in 2025.
Open GI reveals new landlord product from Arkel on platform
Open GI has added managing general agent Arkel’s new landlord product to its SME platform, in the latest of a string of enhancements for commercial brokers.
Flock rolls out agentic AI assistance for fleet clients and brokers
Flock has launched an agentic AI offering to help brokers manage reviews and renewals of fleet customers insured with the MGA.
Optio completes Gardian Marine buy
Managing general agent Optio has completed the purchase of fellow MGA Gardian Marine after securing all the necessary regulatory approvals.
Lockton renews PI agreement with Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker agreement with Lockton for a further three years.