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Geo-owned MGA launches new non-negligent liability insurance policy
Renovation Underwriting has launched a specialist cover that financially protects property owners undertaking renovation or construction projects, specifically in circumstances where damage could occur to neighbouring properties and no one can be proven…
UK growth accelerates at Hiscox
Hiscox has maintained “positive momentum” in the UK with written premiums up 8% in the first nine months of the year to £543.1m.
NSM adds Thomsett as ops director at Kingfisher and Kingsbridge
NSM UK has recruited Neil Thomsett from UKGI Group to be operations director for Kingfisher Insurance and Kingsbridge.
Brokers on the ‘frontline’ in tackling insurance fraud
Nearly one in five people (19%) believe it’s justifiable not to disclose the full truth on an insurance application – a figure that rises to 21% among those with motor insurance, research by Ageas UK has revealed.
Clear picks Premium Credit
Clear Group has chosen Premium Credit as its principal premium finance partner signing a multi-year contract.
Home insurance premium falls speed up
Average quoted prices for home insurance fell by 4.8% in the three months to September, according to research by Consumer Intelligence.
Specialist Leeds broker enters “next stage” with rebrand
C&C Insurance Brokers has launched C&C Employee Benefits as its rebranded health and wellbeing arm.
Specialty MGAs Nirvana and Pulse complete merger
Managing general agents Nirvana and Pulse have completed their merger after the deal was signed off by the Financial Conduct Authority.
One Call’s Chadburn joins main Biba board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Sarah Chadburn, director at One Call Insurance, as chair of its regional chairs’ advisory board.
Markerstudy adds former Allianz leader Price as director
Markerstudy has added ex-Allianz leader Victoria Price as capacity and partnerships director.
Top 100 broker acquires book from wound up non-standard insurance specialist
Manchester-based specialist motor insurance broker Principal Insurance has acquired the business of Peart Performance Marque Limited, which ceased trading having entered administration on 30 October 2025.
MGA Alps launches fleet GAP product
Managing general agent Alps has launched a fleet GAP product for brokers, designed to deliver “valuable” protection for organisations operating commercial fleets.
Brokers call on MGAs for more at renewal
Nine in 10 brokers believe insurers and managing general agents across the non-standard market could do more to support renewals and client retention, according to the latest survey by Prestige Underwriting.
FCA issues warning of Close Brothers clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning of fraudsters trying to scam people as a clone of Close Brothers.
Ex-Bravo boss Scott Bennett moves to JMG
Scott Bennett, the former leader of Ardonagh-owned Bravo Networks, has joined JMG as group insurer director.
New MGA targets financial lines
Managing general underwriter Acies has launched its latest underwriting agency, Subscribe MGA focusing on financial lines.
Darling returns to premium finance with Keys move
Keys Premium Finance has appointed Bob Darling as non-executive director, marking his return to the sector having previously been a director at Close Brothers and managing director of Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance.
ERS MD eyes international and motor innovation opportunities after Starr buy
While it is business as usual for ERS brokers and clients following the acquisition of parent IQUW by Starr this week, managing director Martin Hall is already spying future opportunities, especially for its motor innovation team.
Allianz strikes deal to enhance fleet risk management
Allianz UK has partnered with Samsara to make access to risk management technology more accessible to a broader range of UK fleets.
Allianz announces five-year deal partnership with telematics MGA
Allianz UK has announced a new partnership with Ticker, the specialist motor telematics managing general agent.
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AIG becomes strategic investor in top 10 UK insurer
AIG has taken a 35% equity investment in Convex and Onex Corporation has reinvested as a majority shareholder with 63% stake.
ERS parent snapped up in deal that will create 9th largest Lloyd’s insurer
Starr has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ERS owner IQUW Group, a deal which will make it the ninth-largest agency operating at Lloyd’s.
Allianz Personal Broker recruits Sainsbury’s Bank insurance head Yuill
Allianz UK has recruited the head of insurance at Sainsbury’s Bank Vicky Yuill as distribution director of Allianz Personal Broker.