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Hyams to return as Claims Consortium Group CEO as Brady exits
Claims Consortium Group has revealed Matt Brady will be stepping down as CEO with its inaugural CEO, Jeremy Hyams, returning to the role.
Catlin steps down with Le Blanc named Convex chairman
Stephen Catlin is stepping down as chairman of Convex, staying with the business as a director, with Bobby Le Blanc succeeding him.
Aviva unveils ChatGPT insurance app
Aviva is set to launch an app on ChatGPT where customers can get an initial home insurance quote in just a couple of minutes.
Walker to lead Axa’s combined commercial and retail business following restructure
Axa UK & Ireland has created a general insurance business, Axa Insurance UK, with Jon Walker leading the unified UK commercial and retail business units as CEO.
Dual UK enters credit risk insurance market
Dual UK has rolled out long-term credit risk insurance with an AA- rated policy it claimed can support cross-border trade.
Top 100 broker Principal grows motorcycle book buying Europa
Principal Insurance has bought Bristol-based broker Europa Group, racing into the top five intermediaries in the motorcycle market.
Amiga Specialty adds more financial institutions capacity
Managing general agent Amiga Specialty has added capacity from Axa XL to its financial institutions arm.
Arc Legal launches Renters Rights ready cover for landlords
Arc Legal has launched an enhanced landlords legal expenses proposition for brokers, managing general agents and letting agents, flagging it came in readiness for implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1 May 2026.
Starr completes deal for ERS owner
Starr has completed the acquisition of motor insurer ERS’ parent, IQUW Group.
Biba adds Woodgate & Clark as associate
Loss adjusters Woodgate & Clark has become an associate of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Berkshire Hathaway to take 2.5% stake in Tokio Marine in £1.35bn deal
Berkshire Hathaway is taking a 2.5% shareholding in Japanese insurance giant Tokio Marine Holdings, in a partnership deal designed for mergers and acquisitions and reinsurance.
Regional presence tops brokers’ insurer want list
Almost nine in 10 (88%) brokers want to work with insurers with a strong regional presence up 12% year-on-year according to Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer survey.
UK home insurers to fall back into the red in 2026 – EY
The UK home insurance market is expected to swing back to loss-making territory in 2026 with a net combined ratio of 103%, according to EY.
HDI launches new portal for fleet owners and brokers
HDI Global UK & Ireland has launched a new centralised motor fleet portal, which it claims will provide “a one-stop digital platform for fleet operators and brokers”.
FCA warns of two cloned websites of Gauntlet AR
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned of fraudsters claiming to be Gauntlet appointed representative J L Insurance Solutions, highlighting two extensive cloned websites.
Ecclesiastical stays on profits and growth path in 2025
Ecclesiastical Insurance maintained underwriting profits in the UK and Ireland in 2025 as gross written premium grew and the group’s pre-tax profit rose again.
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ANV buys Blink Intermediary Solutions owner
Recently formed ANV Group, owner of Arc Legal, Collegiate, Qualis and Abacus, has signed up to buy Blink Intermediary Solutions owner Iris Insurance Brokers.
Lloyd’s insurer targets SMEs with new cyber launch
Lloyd’s insurer Brit has launched C360, a new cyber product for SMEs which aims to give broker clients access to simple but broad cover.
Granite launches 25+ vehicle taxi fleet product
Granite Underwriting has launched a 25+ vehicle taxi fleet product, covering private hire and public hire vehicles.
Lloyd’s reveals ‘strong’ underwriting performance and ‘disciplined’ growth in 2025
Lloyd’s has revealed a 4.2% hike in gross written premium to £57.9bn in 2025, and a new five-year strategy, as pre-tax profit broke through the £10bn barrier.
FCA to join Biba on autumn regional tour again
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed the Financial Conduct Authority will again join its Tour of the Regions in the autumn.
CFC launches quality defect endorsement for product recall worldwide
CFC has launched a quality defect endorsement claiming it offers the ‘broadest version’ available worldwide.
Sodalis buys MGA Amiga Specialty
Sodalis Capital, the recently created investment venture focused on international insurance intermediaries, has snapped up managing general agent Amiga Specialty in a £1.8m deal that sees private equity house BP Marsh exit but keep a stake in the new…