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Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Ageas’ Claire Green
As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up Claire Green, director of distribution at exhibitor Ageas who explains why she is looking forward to engaging with brokers, swapping ideas and discovering where the insurer can help, as we…
People Moves: 11 – 15 August 2025
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‘We have to keep earning the right to be number one in the market,’ says Aviva’s Storah
Jason Storah, CEO for UK and Ireland general insurance at Aviva has said it will continue to improve service levels, proposition and technology for brokers during the rest of the year, as he hailed the performance of growing premiums and profit in the…
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Beazley’s Sam Franks
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with Sam Franks, country manager and head of partner engagement – UK and Ireland – at exhibitor Beazley, who explains how it can work with brokers to help clients build their resilience in an…
Aviva UK operating profit soars 72% in H1 2025
Aviva achieved 9% growth in UK gross written premiums in the first half of the year to £3.87bn, with commercial lines up 15% and personal lines 3% ahead compared to the same period of 2024.
Motor premium prices drop 3% in Q2 – ABI
Average motor insurance premiums fell by 3% in the second quarter, taking the annual drop to 9.6%, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Iprism’s Ian Lloyd
As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up with Ian Lloyd, CEO of exhibitor Iprism, who explains why delegates should visit its stand to learn more about how effortless it can be to place risks with the right MGA on your side.
ABI calculates subsidence claims topped £150m in H1
Subsidence-related insurance claims totalled £153m in the first half of 2025, the Association of British Insurers has confirmed.
Rokstone-owned Novus adds Collinson to warranty and affinity panel
Novus Underwriting, part of managing general agent Rokstone, has partnered with Collinson Insurance for its annually renewable warranty products.
Brokers voice mounting underinsurance worries in non-standard market
A survey by Prestige Underwriting has revealed an uptick among brokers concerned about non-standard customers risking underinsurance.
Hiscox launches sexual molestation liability cover
Hiscox has launched sexual molestation liability cover and confirmed the appointment of Harriet Turner to its London Market business to lead the new product, expanding its existing range of casualty products.
Peach and Yutree partner on property owners
Commercial broker and underwriting agency Yutree has partnered with niche commercial insurer Peach on the launch of a new property owners binder.
Allianz UK boss Holmes sees bright future from broker engagement in hubs and tech
Allianz UK has opened three hubs to work with brokers and will be rolling out technology developments this year into 2026, CEO Colm Holmes told Insurance Age.
People Moves: 4 – 8 August 2025
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Allianz UK boosts operating profit as business volume slips in half-year
Allianz UK grew operating profit by 28.4% in the first half of the year to £224.3m from £174.7m in the same period of 2024.
Specialist marine hull MGA becomes fully independent from Arch
Amphitrite Underwriting London, a specialist marine hull managing general agent, has moved to full independence following a buyback of Arch’s minority shareholding.
Doubling down on sector strategy is maintaining momentum with brokers, says Hiscox’s Musselle
Working with brokers, digital initiatives, product refreshes and brand strength helped Hiscox accelerate UK growth in the first half of the year, according to chief underwriting officer Joanne Musselle.
Hiscox maintains UK growth momentum at half year
Hiscox achieved 6% growth in UK written premiums in the first half of 2025 with rising policy numbers in commercial and in art and private client business taking the total to $463.4m (£348.6m).
Alps extends GAP partnership with Financial & Legal in motorhomes rollout
Alps has launched a Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance product specifically for motorhomes, teaming up once again with Financial & Legal.
FCA opens 2025/26 with one S166 in insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed commissioning one skilled person report in the insurance sector during the first quarter of 2025/26, after a recent record total the year before.
Compare The Market owner ups investment in telematics insurtech
BHL (UK) Holdings, majority owner of Compare The Market, has invested a further £2m in telematics insurtech ThingCo.
Less than 1-in-5 people aware of ghost brokers – Ageas
Just 1-in-10 adults aged 55+ had heard of ghost brokers, according to a poll by Ageas.
People Moves: 28 July – 1 August 2025
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Sabre CEO promises sophisticated prices to brokers
Sabre Insurance Group CEO Geoff Carter has announced plans to offer brokers “even more sophisticated” pricing through a new platform, as he sets his sights on achieving £48m in profit by the end of 2025.