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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.
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”.
Convex to launch UK MGA Kinetic in Q4
Specialty insurer Convex Group is planning to launch Kinetic Insurance Services, a wholly owned managing general agency that will start trading in Q4 2026.
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.
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.
Aviva highest UK insurer in Top 100 brand value listing as Intact fastest global grower
Brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has ranked six UK insurers in its Top 100 report for 2026, and cited Intact as the fastest growing globally more than doubling its brand value.
Amiga sails into yacht with £25m Lloyd’s capacity
Managing general agent Amiga Specialty has secured £/$25m of “A-rated” Lloyd’s capacity with global licensing for its yachts division.
Fresh out the oven broker Pizza launches cashback model for drivers
Digital broker Pizza Insurance has launched a cashback model for claim-free drivers as part of its partnership with price comparison site Quotezone.
SSR launches contractors commercial combined product
Managing general agent Sutton Specialist Risks has launched a contractors commercial combined product, stating it was being rolled out in response to broker demand.
Numbers down again but nearly three-quarters of brokers recruiting, Aviva survey shows
Nearly three quarters of brokers (72%) are currently recruiting, down from 74% last year and 94% in 2024, according to the latest Broker Barometer survey by Aviva.