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Euna extends construction PI cover in response to changing regulations
Euna Underwriting has responded to the changing liability environment in the construction sector by adding 14 policy extensions to its building and engineering contractors professional indemnity product.
Allianz begins Northern Ireland digital push with Complete Mini Fleet
Allianz UK has confirmed the launch of Complete Mini Fleet in Northern Ireland.
Dual targets mid-corporate construction clients as it increases capacity
Dual UK has increased its construction capability capacity for project contractors all risks/renovation cover to over £25m with backing from Axa XL, Great American International Insurance (UK), and other A rated capacity partners.
PRA fines insurer £4.165m for incorrect FSCS data submissions
The Prudential Regulation Authority has fined specialist insurer HDI Global SE £4,165,000 in connection with the submission of incorrect data to the regulator.
FCA sounds the alarm on cloned Colchester broker
The Financial Conduct Authority has reported fraudsters have been impersonating Colchester-based Gate Insurance with a clone, in a warning issued yesterday [20 July].
PCW to launch “UK first AI-enabled digital broker”
The Mony Group today claimed it is set to launch what it has described as “a UK first AI-enabled digital broker” with motor to be the go-live offering.
Ecclesiastical makes a hat-trick of director appointments
Ecclesiastical has made a trio of senior leadership appointments including Helen Richards taking on the newly created group organisational resilience director role.
Clear CEO feels ‘no pressure’ as it enters fifth year with Goldman Sachs
The CEO of Clear Group has asserted the broker is under no pressure to consider future options yet as it enters its fifth year with private equity backer Goldman Sachs.
Kent broker halted from doing regulated activity by the FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has today announced Anthony Jones has agreed to stop carrying out any Part 4A permission regulated activity, meaning it can't provide any services on behalf of an insurer.
One Sure first broker to roll out with AI programme from CDL
Freedom Insurance has become the first UK broker to join CDL’s AI Inside Accelerator programme and has gone live with AI-enabled self-service capabilities, Insurance Age can reveal.
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Aviva cuts e-trade turnaround times as digital appetite grows
More than three quarters of Aviva’s SME new business referrals placed digitally are now turned around within 60 minutes, compared with just over a third at the start of the year.
Travelers-owned broker posts double-digit revenue and profit growth in 2025
Simply Business grew post-tax profit by 27% and revenue by 10% in 2025.
PremFina adds £400m with Lloyds bank debt deal
PremFina has secured a £400m senior debt facility provided by UK bank Lloyds, with the insurance premium finance provider confirming it would support the growth of its loan book.
Open GI reveals new landlord product from Arkel on platform
Open GI has added managing general agent Arkel’s new landlord product to its SME platform, in the latest of a string of enhancements for commercial brokers.
Defaqto sees ‘first signs’ of a turn in home insurance pricing
Home insurance premium falls slowed markedly during the second quarter of 2026, with prices actually rising in June, according to the latest Defaqto Market Pricing data.
Claims heads the list as Aviva delves into broker demands
Claims service topped the list of broker priorities in the latest Broker Barometer from Aviva looking at the support the sector values most from insurers.
Allianz confirms jobs at risk as it reshuffles management structure
Allianz Commercial UK is set to restructure its management layers which will lead to staff cuts.
Member funds continue to track up at Biba in 2025
Member funds at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association topped £7m in 2025, as the trade body maintained the growth seen in recent years.
Wakam drives into roadside assistance market with PIB partnership
Wakam UK has entered the roadside assistance market through a three-year partnership with Rescuemycar.com, the breakdown cover specialist of the PIB Group.
Flock rolls out agentic AI assistance for fleet clients and brokers
Flock has launched an agentic AI offering to help brokers manage reviews and renewals of fleet customers insured with the MGA.
NBS swings for golf club insurance
Managing general agent NBS Underwriting has launched a specialist golf club insurance product to provide brokers with “access to tailored cover”.
Jensten buys Scottish broker Kelvin Smith
Jensten Group has bought Scottish broker Kelvin Smith Insurance, deepening its presence in the country after two deals in 2025.
Optio completes Gardian Marine buy
Managing general agent Optio has completed the purchase of fellow MGA Gardian Marine after securing all the necessary regulatory approvals.