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Broking Success: Quote Detective CEO – and detective chief superintendent – David Harlow
David Harlow, the co-founder of Wales-headquartered broker Quote Detective, part of fintech PH Innovate Group, reveals the plans to grow the business at pace in the next 18 months with a new MGA arm while sticking to its mantra of serving customers in…
MGA recruits former Aqueous PI head in regional push
Folgate Underwriting Agency has appointed Terry Shaw as chief underwriting officer of regional professional indemnity.
Ex-police officer jailed after ‘crash for cash’ scam
A former police officer has been jailed for more than four years for his part in a scam where fraudulent personal injury claims were made after deliberate vehicle crashes.
Beyond the balance sheet – what makes a great brokerage today?
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Financial performance remains critical, but today’s most successful brokerages are increasingly defined by far more than turnover alone. Saxon East investigates this topic ahead of a panel session at the event.
Midlands’ broker completes MBO and targets future proofing
Jon Chance, director of Robert Arthur Davies, has told Insurance Age why he completed the management buyout of the firm and the importance of independent brokers.
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.
Top 100 broker posts growth but rising costs trim bottom line
Aberystwyth-headquartered agricultural specialist broker FUW Insurance Services grew turnover by 6.8% to £6.44m in the year ended 31 March 2026.
Advice in the age of AI – why expertise matters more than ever
Broker Expo 2026 countdown: As technology changes how clients research and purchase insurance, the value of professional advice has never been more important. Saxon East investigates this topic ahead of a panel session at the event.
MGA consolidator creates UK group structure
Bishop Street Underwriters, owner of Landmark Underwriting and Avid Insurance, has created a new UK group structure to bring its portfolio of UK specialty insurance businesses under a single management framework.
SRG launches new wholesale brand as Miles Smith, TUE and other names exit
As Specialist Risk Group rolls together four brands under a new name, Insurance Age quizzes Kevin Coomber and Earl Adams, managing directors of SRG Global Risk Solutions, about the move.
Aviva updates financial lines products to make them ‘more relevant’
Aviva has refreshed its management liability proposition, claiming it has introduced broader protection, greater flexibility and clearer policy wording to help businesses respond to changing risks and challenges.
AI a growing competitive threat to UK commercial brokers, survey reveals
UK commercial brokers are increasingly recognising artificial intelligence as a competitive threat, according to a new survey.
People Moves: 14-18 September 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Jensten buys Momentum AR
Jensten Group has agreed to acquire specialist technology-focused corporate broker Venture Risks Group.
Arag confirms growth in first combined results after Das deal
Arag has posted £244m of total income for last year in the inaugural results including the former Das UK business.
CFC claims “world’s most comprehensive” SME FI cyber cover
CFC has incorporated its full cyber proactive response policy, and affirmative cover for cyber threats involving artificial intelligence, into its financial institutions products.
Ex-Lloyd’s and RSA boss Jon Hancock to retire from AIG
Jon Hancock will retire from being CEO of general insurance at AIG at the end of the year, the insurer has confirmed.
Well Dunn boss eyes doubling GWP in five years
Uwais Patel, director of Well Dunn, has targeted hitting £100m gross written premium in the next five years.
Bridge builds turnover in run-up to Gallagher sale
Bridge Insurance Brokers expanded by 4.8% in the financial year before being snapped up by Gallagher, but rising costs cut profits.
Q&A: PremFina bosses Bishop and Aylott
PremFina’s leaders reveal if the premium finance provider has delivered on its promise to be profitable this year, and explain the thinking behind the string of inward investments, current broker relationships and plans for the future. Emmanuel Kenning…
Broker opens ninth UK office with Bristol branch
Top 100 broker Verlingue has opened in Bristol, its ninth UK office location.
Brokers should use tech to ‘find an excuse’ to boost client touch points
Technology has never made it easier to find an excuse for brokers to reach out to clients, but the frequency of touch points should mostly be dictated by the customer.
One Call returns to growth in 2025 but operating profits slip again
Doncaster-based One Call Insurance Services returned to turnover growth in 2025, expanding by just over £6m to £65.29m.
Allianz moves to help brokers with cross-border construction risks
More UK-headquartered businesses are taking on construction projects across borders, according to Allianz Commercial as it refreshes its proposition for brokers and clients.