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JMG expands with Langton and Portsoken
JMG Group has bought Langton London Insurance Brokers and managing general agent Portsoken, Insurance Age can reveal.
Aviva reveals further rise in prevented ghost broking fraud
Aviva detected more than 105,000 fraudulent insurance applications in 2025, with a growing proportion of this activity linked to ghost broking.
Blog: When does optimism topple over into delusion?
The Biba Conference last month was a triumph, and the lyric that united every insurance conversation in the city was growth. But the unbridled optimism about growth almost always came with the bassline ‘have you heard about the crazy rating in the market…
Hiscox highlights SMEs as it joins ChatGPT UK advert pilot
Hiscox UK has pointed to the changing “conversational” nature of insurance searches, including by SME owners, as it confirmed it is taking part in a pilot through agency partner Dentsu to explore advertising in ChatGPT.
Northern Ireland aggregator alerts drivers on ghost broking signs
Aggregator CompareNI has reported 49% of Northern Ireland drivers admitted they could not spot a fake insurance policy as it urged motorists to lookout for the telltale signs of ghost broking.
Thomas Carroll becomes South Wales Premier Cricket League sponsor
Thomas Carroll has begun its sponsorship of the South Wales Premier Cricket League.
People Moves: 1 – 5 June 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Blog: Will service fall after insurer staffing cuts or is this business as usual?
As insurers make staffing cuts, Rosie Simms explores if brokers will see service levels drop or if it will be business as usual.
SSP unveils AI platform to accelerate MGA and insurer product launches
SSP UK and Ireland has launched an artificial intelligence powered product configuration platform designed to speed up product releases by managing general agents and insurers, as it has joined the Managing General Agents’ Association.
Flood Re rolls out consumer campaign
Flood Re has launched a UK-wide educational tour promoting flood resilience and encouraging people to rethink the response to flood risk, with the joint initiative between the government and insurers using “the UK’s largest digital advertising van”.
‘Are you 30?!’: Partners& apprentice Abraham Holder
Partners& apprentice Abraham Holder on why he chose a career in insurance, the perception of the industry among young people and how the broking sector can attract the next generation.
Markerstudy changes continue with retail rebrand
Markerstudy has rebranded its personal lines broking arm to Markerstudy Retail, led by CEO Emma Rawlinson.
MGA Alps expands with contract hire finance shortfall GAP cover
Alps has launched contract hire finance shortfall GAP cover, designed to protect against vehicle finance shortfalls.
Incubator launched to help UK brokers move into Europe
Specialist insurance advisor Pro Global has launched a dedicated European platform designed to support UK-based brokers looking to establish and scale operations across the continent.
HDI Global confirms Hunt as UK and Ireland CEO
Simon Hunt has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of HDI Global UK and Ireland having held the post on an interim basis since February.
CFC rolls out digital trading for startup tech scheme
CFC has promised UK brokers “fast, frictionless access” to complex commercial insurance for startup technology companies as the provider made its scheme available for digital trading on its Connect platform.
Pen boosts yacht hull capacity by 50%
Pen Underwriting has increased its yacht hull limit by 50% to $/€15m with immediate effect.
Intact’s head of financial crime Sumner set to exit
Intact Insurance UK’s director of counter fraud and financial crime, Adele Sumner, will be leaving on 30 June after 27 years at the provider.
Ex-Markel boss Galjaard joins Acrisure
Neil Galjaard, formerly managing director of Markel UK, has joined Acrisure UK Broking as non-executive director for the managing general agents businesses.
Atec migrates 140,000 policyholder book to MGA
Atec Group has migrated its book of 140,000 add-on policyholders from legal expenses provider Arc to rival MGA Addept Insurance Services.
JMG strikes three deals across the country
JMG Group has bought brokers in London and West Sussex, along with an Aberdeen-based health and safety consultancy, Insurance Age can reveal.
Sam Geddes named CEO of Santam Syndicate 1918
Santam Syndicate 1918, part of Africa’s largest non-life insurer Santam Group, has appointed Sam Geddes as CEO based in London.
MGA Flock to launch more products as Admiral deal finalised
Admiral Group has completed its acquisition of digital commercial fleet managing general agent Flock, following regulatory approval.
Fortegra looks to UK growth as sale to DB Insurance completes
Korean insurer DB has completed the purchase of US-based global specialty insurer The Fortegra Group, which provides capacity to UK managing general agents.