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Former Allianz PL boss George joins top 100 broker
Lucida Group has appointed former Allianz personal lines broker boss Nicola George as group chief underwriting officer.
FCA issues warnings over DLG and short-term cover broker clones
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of two clones claiming to be Covertime and UK Insurance, part of the Direct Line Group.
People Moves: 2 – 6 February 2026
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Commercial Express adds Fortegra as capacity provider as MGU plans step forward
Managing general agent Commercial Express has struck a capacity partnership with Fortegra, Insurance Age can reveal.
Interview: Allianz’s chief distribution officer Nick Hobbs
Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer at Allianz UK, tells Insurance Age about the importance of the provider’s regional footprint now including broker hubs, the challenges of the soft market and its MGA appetite as well as the ongoing investment in…
Blog: Four cyber threats brokers can’t afford to ignore in 2026
Tom Draper, managing director of Coalition UK, assesses four threats that show the dynamic nature of cyber risk to brokers and their clients, highlighting cybersecurity cannot be a once-a-year questionnaire or a box-ticking exercise at renewals.
UK commercial softening accelerated to 7% in Q4
The commercial insurance market in the UK softened by 7% in the final quarter of last year, in its eighth drop in a row, according to research by Marsh.
Peach partners with Paragon on property
Niche commercial insurer Peach has partnered with insurtech managing general agent Paragon, to provide capacity for its non-standard household and residential let property products.
Collinson supports digital bank Chase’s UK insurance entry
Collinson Insurance has secured a new partnership with digital bank Chase.
Zurich reaches agreement with Beazley over potential £8bn takeover
Zurich and Beazley have reached an agreement in principle for a deal worth potentially £8bn, clearing the way for a formal bid.
DCL restructures new business teams to align closer with brokers
Specialist motor MGA Direct Commercial (DCL) has restructured its operation to create two new business teams tailored to different broker propositions.
Aviva enhances Minifleet on Fast Trade to cover more vehicles
Aviva has enhanced its Minifleet proposition to allow brokers to place up to 20 vehicles at new business on its proprietary Fast Trade platform.
Beazley shares hit new high as Zurich reveals 1.5% stake in Lloyd’s target
Shares in listed Lloyd’s insurer Beazley hit 1,173 pence yesterday [2 February] after prospective suitor Zurich revealed it had acquired a 1.47% stake in the business as of 30 January.
Aviva launches HNW in Lloyd’s
Aviva’s high-net-worth business, Aviva Private Clients, has launched in the Lloyd’s market in a move the insurer claimed “creates new opportunities for brokers”.
SME MGA outlines mission to ‘empower’ brokers as it opens for business
Kovrilo, an MGA incubated by Mission that provides bespoke, modular commercial cover for UK SMEs, has formally launched.
MGA sells D&O arm to “accelerate the development of new lines”
Managing general agent Rising Edge has confirmed the sale of its management liability business, to K2 International.
Blog: How the regulatory axe could fall in 2026
Isabella Macfarlane, head of London Markets at Insurance Compliance Services, explores how the Financial Conduct Authority may address its priorities in 2026.
Aviva enhances mid-market motor trade and property owners
Aviva has made enhancements to its regionally traded mid-market motor trade and property owners products.
MGA confirms Hadron primary capacity deal
Elevate Specialty has today confirmed its new primary carrier capacity partnership with Hadron UK Insurance, supporting a range of specialty insurance products.
Intact joins Gracechurch’s SQM hall of fame
Gracechurch has awarded regional Service Quality Marques to six insurers, with Intact joining the roster, while Allianz was the only provider to secure recognition for both underwriting and claims.
Arch adds cyber coverage to event cancellation policies
Arch Insurance International has launched event cancellation cyber coverage.
Brit launches integrated cyber and financial institutions cover
Brit has rolled out joined up cover across cyber, professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’ liability, and crime in an integrated package for financial institutions.
Ecclesiastical takes Levens from Allianz
Ecclesiastical Insurance has named Andy Levens as northern regional underwriting manager joining from Allianz and succeeding Andy Pearce.
Fitch neutral on UK insurers for 2026 but echoes motor losses warning
Fitch’s sector outlook for the UK non-life company market in 2026 is neutral, unchanged from 2025.