Broker
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.
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.
Q&A: Movo Partnership group CEO Lea Cheesbrough
Movo Partnership group CEO Lea Cheesbrough discusses the evolving network sector; how it has diversified from its AR roots to work with directly authorised brokers and start-ups; and why in the present market it is key to be a “critical friend and don’t…
Podcast: Reid and Clegg present Double Indemnity – episode 15, Paul Upton
Paul Upton, founder and principal consultant at Brookhurst Advisory, kicks off the latest wave of Insurance Age’s Double Indemnity podcast series.
John Read on his new role and attracting entrepreneurial brokers to Ascend
In his first interview since being appointed group development director at Ascend Insurance Holdings, John Read reflects on his time at Willis Networks and tells Insurance Age about what drew him to the broker platform as it seeks to build regional…
Aviva splits role as Martin exits for PIB and Taylor steps up
Aviva has confirmed it is splitting the UK commercial managing director and chief distribution officer roles as David Martin leaves for PIB.
PIB takes Martin from Aviva as CEO
PIB Group has swooped to take David Martin from Aviva as its new group CEO, joining the broker in ‘early 2027’.
Broker bought Porsche and Cartier ring with proceeds from £3.45m fraud
A former insurance broker employee was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court yesterday (29 October 2026) to seven and a half years after being convicted of fraud by abuse of position.
Budget 2026: What the tax changes mean for UK insurance brokers
In the wake of Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget this week Tom Golding, partner in the corporate tax team at PKF Littlejohn, unpicks the potential ramifications for brokers, MGAs and the wider UK insurance sector.
John Lewis Money hires ex-Co-op Insurance MD to lead broker push
John Lewis Money has hired ex-Co-op Insurance managing director Charles Offord as director of financial services, as the business looks to develop its broker model for credit and insurance.
Broking Success: Tim Forshaw, Tower Insurance Brokers
Fresh from its first deal and with a goal of more than doubling to £100m GWP, Tim Forshaw, CEO and founder of Tower Insurance Brokers, outlines why the business is targeting niche mutuals and the benefits of bringing global broker knowledge to local…
Biba CEO calls for IPT freeze commitment in the wake of 2026 Budget
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision not to change the insurance premium tax rate in today’s Budget.
MBP takes minority stake in £32m GWP broker
Insurance investment vehicle Minority Broker Partnerships has acquired a minority stake in Caleb Roberts Insurance Services, an independent agricultural and rural insurance broker operating across Mid Wales, Herefordshire and Shropshire.
Superscript secures Lloyds Bank SME insurance partnership
Digital insurance broker Superscript has been selected by Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland to provide business insurance to its small business customers.
Young brokers call for better knowledge retention when senior staff retire
A group of young brokers have called on the insurance profession to take a more deliberate approach to retaining and transferring the knowledge held by its most experienced people.
Fast and flexible policy changes ‘business-critical’ for commercial motor brokers
Over 80% of brokers described the ability to complete MTAs quickly and accurately as 'business critical' when dealing with commercial motor fleet policies, more than double on late 2024, according to broker research by Direct Commercial.
Ex-Broadway HNW boss launches new broker
Ex-Broadway director of private clients Eleanor Moore has launched Elm Risk Solutions as an appointed representative of Momentum Broker Solutions.