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IPT receipts dip fractionally in half-year
The government took in £11m less in Insurance Premium Tax in the first six months of the financial year compared to the same period of 2024/25, data from HMRC has revealed.
Opinion: Why a slower insurance M&A market still creates opportunity
Despite clear signs of a slowdown of investments, the qualities that made insurance broking attractive to investors are still intact – and a more selective market may actually favour better deals, says Andrea Bertolini, partner and head of financial…
JMG-owned Grosvenor recruits new MD from Gallagher
JMG has recruited Ian Muldowney as managing director of Chester-based broker Grosvenor Insurance, aiming to become the “broker of choice” in Cheshire.
MOFS MD Gibbons on why it chose Adler Fairways over PE or the big consolidators
Mason Owen Financial Services managing director Andrew Gibbons speaks for the first time about its takeover by Adler Fairways. And tells Jonathan Swift culture and future proofing trumped cash when it came to choosing a new partner, and that the type of…
Ex-Willis Networks boss Read joins Ascend
Former managing director of Willis Networks, John Read, has joined Ascend Insurance Holdings as group development director.
Cobra Network promotes for CEO as Tedstone exits
Cobra Network has appointed Jo Russell as CEO, targeting “untapped potential”, as she succeeds Andy Tedstone who is leaving PIB.
Simply Business names ex-Go Compare MD Sanga as UK CCO
Simply Business has added a new UK chief commercial officer, and a managing director of its MGA, to its senior leadership team.
FSCS opens for claims from Verus Financial Services customers
On 15 October the Financial Services Compensation Scheme opened for claims from Verus Financial Services customers.
Johannesburg headquartered Lloyd’s broker expands into corporate
African international insurance and reinsurance broking group Maksure Risk Solutions has expanded its UK operations into direct corporate and public sector insurance broking.
Home insurance premiums fall again as Defaqto warns of claims pressures
Home insurance prices fell by 2.4% in the third quarter, with drops every month, according to the latest research by Defaqto.
Kidderminster broker buys Momentum AR
Momentum Broker Solutions appointed representative Atticus Insurance has acquired a fellow AR Leading Edge with founder Luke Jones teasing further deals.
Lucida confirms ex-Allianz PL boss George exit
Former Allianz personal lines broker boss Nicola George has left her post as group chief underwriting officer of Lucida Group after less than a year, the business has confirmed.
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Howden unveils pet insurance product with MGA partnership
Howden has launched into pet insurance in partnership with Uris Group, offering access to a range of cover levels designed to help protect clients’ pets and manage unexpected veterinary costs.
Seventeen expands in Lloyd’s and London market with latest deal
Seventeen Group has bought Dashwood Brewer & Phipps, labelling the deal as “transforming” its Lloyd’s and London market capabilities.
Subscribe adds £5m Fortegra capacity
Subscribe MGA has secured a long-term capacity agreement with Fortegra Insurance UK.
Arch recruits Donald from Axa for Glasgow branch manager role
Arch Insurance’s UK regional division has appointed Karen Donald as branch manager of its Glasgow operations, effective immediately.
Allianz refreshes mid-market manufacturing offering
Allianz UK has continued to refresh its Commercial Select sector propositions by enhancing cover for manufacturing businesses with turnover between £10m and £1.5 bn.
Blog: Consistency could be the next big differentiator for insurers
John Dunn, managing director of Brokerbility, argues insurers willing to focus on relationships that deliver reliable and consistent positive experiences have a significant opportunity to become a partner that brokers actively want to do more business…
Scottish broker switches to AR model as it hits 50 years
Antony Murray has told Insurance Age why the Scottish broker E G Murray moved to being an appointed representative and what its plans are moving forward.
Arkel makes first CDL IHP move
Arkel is launching its non-standard home and landlord schemes on Proteus, CDL’s cloud-based Insurer Hosted Platform, to kick off a wider rollout.
Which? demands ban on brokers charging high motor APRs
Which? has named and shamed motor insurance brokers charging high interest rates on monthly policies and called for a ban on the practice.
Soft market hits Kelliher in 2025, with turnover and profits down
Profits dropped at Kelliher Insurance Group in 2025 more than wiping out the surge seen in 2024.
Broker Expo 2026: Don’t shy away from cyber
Experts at the Broker Expo urged delegates to keep plugging away on cyber amid the ongoing low level of uptake by SMEs.