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Pub chain Stonegate hits Marsh with £85m negligence claim
Marsh is being sued by Stonegate in a case the pub company’s lawyers have defined as “of interest to both the insurance and hospitality sectors in examining the professional standards brokers should be held to when placing insurance for groups of…
Partners& makes double acquisition with Avenue and Ko-bolt deals
Partners& has purchased two businesses, specialist trade credit and surety bond broker Avenue Insurance Partners and B2B debt recovery business Ko-bolt International, in a move to boost its wider proposition.
FCA insurance skilled person investigations tick up again
The Financial Conduct Authority commissioned two skilled person reports in the insurance sector during the second quarter of 2025/26, following on from one in Q1 and a recent record total in 2024/25.
Former Jensten Wholesale MD Taylor joins MGA Exance
Simon Taylor has joined managing general agent Exance as CEO.
HNW brokers risk relationships turning “transactional” due to workloads
Many high net worth brokers are failing to engage with clients as much as they should because they are over-stretched, lack confidence and time poor, creating relationships that are merely transactional.
Neal to be paid $2.7m by AIG despite not joining the insurer
John Neal is set to receive a $2.7m (£2.06m) payout by AIG according to an SEC filing, following his employment at the insurer being cancelled before he came on board.
Sheldon Mills exiting FCA – report
Sheldon Mills, executive director for consumers and competition at the Financial Conduct Authority, is leaving the regulator.
HNW brokers ‘one generation from closure’ if they fail to engage new wealth
Failure to engage with high-net-worth clients that fall within the ‘new wealth’ category could see brokers disappear within a decade, unless they change their traditional mindsets.
Broker given five years prison sentence for stealing over £133,000
An insurance broker who diverted payments totalling more than £133,000 into his own personal bank account leaving clients without cover and faking claims has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Brokers warned HNW clients more likely to walk than ever if demands not met
The concept of “one size fits all is all but dead” in the private client market, according to Matthew Perkin, trading director, high net worth, art and collections at Hiscox.
Ex-Ardonagh and Clegg Gifford leader joins Kingfisher as private client head
Kingfisher has named Richard Miller as head of private clients and specialist motor trade.
FCA reveals green sweep for broker-related authorisations
The Financial Conduct Authority achieved across the board success in its broker-related authorisation categories between July and September, its first ‘green sweep’ in the data series.
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FCA updates on Premier Insurance Company administration
The joint administrators of Premier Insurance Company Limited plan to end policies on 1 December 2025, meaning customers must arrange alternative valid insurance cover for their vehicles, the Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed.
IFB appoints Zurich’s Clayton as chair
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has named Scott Clayton, head of claims fraud for Zurich, as chair, stepping into the role on 1 January 2026.
Addept launches dedicated rent guarantee and legal expenses insurance
Addept Insurance Services has launched a dedicated rent guarantee and legal expenses insurance product for landlords and local authorities providing social housing in England and Wales.
Lloyd’s launches investigation into former CEO Neal’s conduct
Lloyd’s has launched an investigation into former CEO John Neal looking into an alleged workplace affair.
Intact eyeing up broker trading in sites in South West and North East
CEO Ken Norgrove has revealed to Insurance Age that Intact Insurance is eyeing up broking trading sites in the South West and North East as it assesses whether it has gaps in its UK footprint.
Ripe expands into holiday homes insurance with latest deal
Digital managing general agent Ripe has bought holiday homes insurance specialist Schofields, marking its entrance into the sector.
Broker opens London office in former home of Winston Churchill
C&C Insurance Brokers has strengthened its presence in London with the opening of a new office in Mayfair.
Former Stackhouse Poland co-owner becomes chairman of start-up broker
Start-up specialist broker Taurus Risk Management has appointed former Stackhouse Poland co-owner James Agnew as chairman.
Top 100 Broker expands into Republic of Ireland
Staysure has launched into the Republic of Ireland, bringing its portfolio of travel insurance products to the market.
MGA Rokstone launches cyber unit
Managing general agent Rokstone has launched a cyber division, recruiting Debbie Hobbs who will join in 2026 following completion of her notice period.
Marsh UK announces new CEO to replace retiring Chris Lay
Marsh has revealed James Addington-Smith is to take over from the retiring Chris Lay as CEO of Marsh UK.