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FCA headcount rises to 5,510
The Financial Conduct Authority grew group headcount from 5,379 to 5,510 its report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026 has revealed.
Lockton renews PI agreement with Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker agreement with Lockton for a further three years.
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McGill and Partners crowned Broker of the Year at 2026 British Insurance Awards
McGill and Partners and Native were the big broker winners at the British Insurance Awards last night.
Aventum CEO calls out “questionable” rates
David Bearman, CEO of Aventum Group, has warned managing general agents that capacity providers may “wake up” after “questionable” rating action in certain lines.
PIB takes CFO from Argenta
PIB Group has hired Alastair Hay as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Specialist MGA snapped up by alternative investment manager
Arrow Global Insurance has acquired managing general agent Fusion Specialty Group.
Travel insurance platform Aneevo boosts cancellation cover service for brokers
Aneevo has launched Boost: Cancellation, enabling brokers to arrange additional cover through its platform alongside eligible single trip travel insurance policies.
MGA veteran Bennett teams up with Mission to launch Amulet Specialty
MGA incubator Mission has launched its 11th UK MGA with Amulet Specialty, which aims to offer a broad range of property cover, as well as casualty, liability and business interruption.
Aviva and Axis partner on renewable energy Lloyd’s consortium
Aviva and specialty insurer Axis have together launched a Lloyd’s consortium to support new renewable energy projects, designed to simplify placement for brokers and clients.
Axa doubles properties count for landlord insurance
Axa Insurance UK has doubled the number of properties accepted on its digital landlord product, raising the limit from 10 to 20.
Allianz promises brokers more saying ‘yes’ with digital SME refresh
Allianz UK has made a “step change” in how brokers can trade with it, broadening risk appetite, removing unnecessary referral points and strengthening underwriting support to make it faster and easier to place SME business digitally, according to Eibhlin…
FCA head of insurance surprised by consumer AI buying appetite
Andrew Ruddle, head of insurance market analysis and policy at the Financial Conduct Authority, has expressed surprise at the result of The Mills Review released this month as he also looks to increase cyber insurance take up.
Acrisure launches HNW private office service after Smith Greenfield buy
Acrisure UK has built on the recent purchase of high-net-worth specialist broker Smith Greenfield with the launch of Acrisure Private Office.
Lumara looks to Covéa again for London and South underwriting leader
Business and motor trade combined insurance specialist Lumara has added Jason Hartard as motor trade development underwriter joining from Covéa.
Gallagher broking and placement MD Smith departs
Gallagher’s managing director of broking and placement for its UK and Ireland retail division Stephen Smith has departed 16 months after being promoted into the role, Insurance Age can reveal.
Over half FCA’s Consumer Duty enforcement cases target insurance firms
The Financial Conduct Authority has 11 ongoing investigations into potential breaches of the Consumer Duty, over half of which are in the insurance sector, as the third anniversary of the regulation looms.
MGAs urged to “specialise relentlessly” – McGill and Partners’ Lloyd
John Lloyd, chairman of McGill and Partners, has called on managing general agents to “specialise relentlessly” during the soft market.
MGA responds to law change with free additional cover
Commercial Express has introduced pet damage cover as a standard feature across all residential property owners’ policies at no additional cost.
Addept rolls out legal expenses for caravan and leisure home owners
Addept Insurance Services has launched ‘Pitch+’, a dedicated caravan and leisure home owners’ legal protection solution.
TBIG reveals management arrivals and exits
The Broker Investment Group has appointed Stuart Grieb as group chief operating officer, and revealed the upcoming departures of Andy Roden and James Watkin.
Ex-DLG/Aviva boss Winslow to replace O’Shea as CFC CEO
Specialist insurer CFC has today announced Adam Winslow as its new group chief executive officer.
FCA cancels broker permissions
The Financial Conduct Authority has cancelled Tony Tyler Insurance Services’ permission to trade.
Global consolidator completes deal for UK distribution platform
ANV, a global insurance intermediary platform, has completed the acquisition of Iris Insurance Brokers, the London-headquartered specialty insurance distributor.