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SRG adds wholesale team from Lockton
Specialist Risk Group has struck a deal with Lockton to pick up a wholesale team, led by Shelley Wright.
Miller recruits CEO and CUO in MGA build out
Miller has appointed ex-Optio boss David Robinson as managing general agent CEO, and Neil Ross from Axis as chief underwriting officer, as the broker builds out its MGA offering.
Broker Expo 2025: Claims brokers and account execs should talk more, especially during soft market
The soft market should encourage greater communication between frontline account executives and claims staff within broking firms, especially as insurers give closer scrutiny to claims.
New Coversure office comes with training centre, first for network
Coversure Nottingham has launched alongside a new not-for-profit training venture, Platform Insurance Training Services, a first for the network.
Hillier appointed CUO at Markel International in restructure
Markel International has named Tom Hillier as chief underwriting officer and revealed a new structure for its operations.
Broker Expo 2025: A Broker’s importance will only grow following AI integration
A broker’s role will grow in value, “not diminish”, as the usage of artificial intelligence increases, according to Matt Hicks, co-founder and director at Recorder.
Broker Expo 2025: Small broker brands can win in the digital era
Branding is crucial in the digital age, Florence Dennis, lead business partner at WTW Networks, told the audience at Insurance Age’s Broker Expo in Birmingham.
Workload the main contributor of record broker stress levels
Broker stress levels have risen to the highest level since 2019, according to research published by Ecclesiastical, as 47.5% of brokers reported stress levels as high or very high.
UK Broker Awards winners 2025: Lickens, AllClear, Everywhen and Insuretec.com among those crowned
AllClear scooped the Broker of the Year award, and Clear Group executive chairman Howard Lickens won the Achievement Award, at the UK Broker Awards last night in Birmingham.
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Broker Expo 2025: The more specialist the broker, the stickier the customer
Specialising and being an expert in a field means “your customer base will be stickier,” Simon Mabb, head of UK regions at AssuredPartners, claimed this morning.
SRG launches international team
Specialist Risk Group has formed a new team in its international pillar, who will work with global clients and brokers to place insurance programmes for UK subsidiaries of overseas corporates.
PIB reveals first purchase since Gallagher talks ended
PIB Group has bought general insurance specialists Guernsey-based Ross Gower Group, expanding its presence in the region.
Home insurance premium falls accelerate in Q3
Insurance premiums for home insurance continued their downward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from Pearson Ham Group’s General Insurance Price Index.
HSB launches cyber insurance and incident response solution for SMEs
HSB has launched a cyber and incident response solution for micro and small businesses in the UK and Ireland with revenues up to £10m.
Arch names Cleary as Leeds branch manager
Arch Insurance UK Regional Division has appointed Martin Cleary as Leeds branch manager, joining from Bravo Network.
Carrow launches UK accident and health products
Carrow Insurance, a specialist managing general agent, has launched accident and health covers in the UK, tailored for corporate and affinity business.
Brown & Brown seals All Medical Professionals deal
Brown & Brown has bought specialist digital broker All Medical Professionals which trades as All Med Pro Dental.
Ex-PIB and Aon leader Butler joins Kingfisher as head of corporate risks
Kingfisher Insurance has named Gareth Butler as head of corporate risks.
US consolidator buys London-based £100m GWP MGA
US-based managing general agent consolidator Bishop Street Underwriters has acquired Avid Insurance, the niche multi-disciplined MGA.
Chaucer launches cyber offering
Chaucer has launched a cyber risk management and insurance solution, Vanguard, with available limits up to $15m (£11m) for cyber liability.
RSA/NIG brands end as Intact name comes into force
Ken Norgrove, CEO of Intact UK and Ireland, has detailed plans to double the size of the business to £5bn by 2030, as RSA and NIG rebrand to Intact Insurance.
Howden expands into North Wales with latest buy
Howden has purchased Llandudno, North Wales-based broker, Gott & Wynne, expanding its presence into the region.
Partners& opens South West hub
Partners& has opened an office in Bristol and recruited two protection advisors.