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Q&A: Martyn Holman, chair of Somerset Bridge
Martyn Holman tells Insurance Age about the evolution of Somerset Bridge under the ownership of Arch Re along with what is coming next. As the ex-Brightside CEO and Markerstudy leader winds down his career, he shares his biggest regret as well as his plans for a decade-long tour of farewell lunches.
FSCS lining up first broker levy in five years
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has revealed brokers are being lined up to pay a £4.5m levy in 2027/28, the first payment in five years.
PIB co-founder Chris Giles passes away
Former Giles Insurance CEO and co-founder of PIB Chris Giles has passed away aged 62.
Blog: When a rebuild assessment comes back lower
A lower rebuild assessment might be welcomed, but also prompt concerns over whether part of a building has been overlooked. John Pirone, business development manager at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com asserts this is where an honest conversation between the…
Broker Expo Bites, Episode Three: Brokerbility’s John Dunn
At the 2026 Broker Expo in Birmingham last month, Insurance Age caught up with Brokerbility managing director John Dunn.
Blog: Go again times three – the options facing David Martin at PIB
Rosie Simms analyses the three potential routes incoming PIB CEO David Martin could take when he steps into the role next year.
Marsh to buy $221bn asset manager Wilshire
Marsh has signed up to buy global investment consulting, solutions, and analytics firm Wilshire in a deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Broker Expo Bites, Episode Two: Moorhouse’s Ian Brown
Moorhouse chief risk officer Ian Brown is the latest delegate from the 2026 Broker Expo in Birmingham last month to step up to the mic.
Boom and PremFina partner up
Premium finance provider PremFina has partnered with Abacai Technologies’ car insurance digital brand Boom, an appointed representative of Top 100 Broker Dayinsure.
Brokers point to rising risk of underinsurance
The main drivers of underinsurance in the non-standard market are incorrect property valuations or lack of awareness about reinstatement costs, according to a survey of brokers.
FCA kicked off 2026/27 with no insurance S166s
The Financial Conduct Authority did not open a skilled person review into any firms in the insurance sector in the first quarter of 2026/27, the first time this has happened for over a year.
Sign up now to attend The High Net Worth Forum this Thursday
The only event for high and ultra-high net worth brokers who want to be one step ahead of the game returns this week.
Free AI tool launched for brokers weighing a sale
A free artificial intelligence tool, Helen, for independent brokers weighing a sale has been launched, offering owners free places in the early alpha stages of development.
People Moves: 2 – 6 November 2026
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Broker M&A hit near decade low in October
With only two broker deals announced in October, it was the joint-lowest monthly count over the past 10 years, MarshBerry has calculated.
Crawford to exit Gallagher after a decade
Charles Crawford will retire from Gallagher at the end of 2027, handing over the chief operating officer for the UK and Ireland role to James Whittingham in April, the broker has confirmed.
Ardonagh confirms Acrisure reunion as Cross joins McIlquham in MGA push
The Ardonagh Group has announced that Kat Cross and Louise Doyle have been appointed to the Orvia Underwriting’s leadership team.
UKGI Group trims losses in first post-Intact investment results
Top 100 broking firm UKGI Group saw its post-tax loss shrink to £1.15m (2025: £1.4m loss) in the year it sold a minority investment to Intact Ventures.
Ex-La Playa boss Boon’s co-founded broker shifts to DA model
Broker Aguila, built to support high-growth technology, science and creative businesses, has moved to the directly authorised model.
Biba and Intact partner on Start-Up Hub to back next generation of brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has teamed up with Intact Insurance to launch a ‘Start-Up Hub’ designed to help aspiring brokers navigate the journey of establishing and growing their own firm.
HNW specialist broker joins Coversure Network
London-based personal and commercial lines broker AF Insurance has joined the Coversure Network.