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People Moves: 27 – 31 July 2026
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Former Gallagher PL and HNW lead joins Partners&
Partners& has hired Susan Young as managing partner for SME and schemes.
Bspoke promotes Tonge again, widening his remit
Bspoke Group has appointed Wayne Tonge as managing director of commercial and delegated authority, subject to regulatory approval.
Grassroots to top-flight sports and leisure claims offering launched
Claims services provider McLarens has launched a sports and leisure offering in the UK and Ireland.
Chinese car brands now account for 1.2% of UK PL motor policies
Only one in five consumers [21%] shopping for motor insurance switched provider in Q4 2025 – the lowest level recorded since Q1 2023, according to new research.
Amiga buys Lloyd’s PI syndicate’s renewals
Managing general agent Amiga Specialty has entered an exclusive agreement to acquire the professional indemnity renewal portfolio of Volante International.
Arch survey ranks geopolitical instability as top construction risk concern
Arch Insurance International has called for “closer collaboration between insurers, brokers and clients” as geopolitical instability topped its first construction risk survey, cited by 59% of respondents.
Acies launches new specialist marine MGA
Acies MGU has launched a new MGA specialising in ports and terminals.
Ex-NFP senior duo launch new MGA with Mission
MGA incubator Mission is to expand into Europe with the launch of Dublin-based Kyntra in the autumn.
Everywhen reports ‘bleak picture’ for SMEs
Everywhen has found 38% of SMEs believe economic uncertainty will have the biggest impact on firms over the next 12 months, according to a survey by the firm.
Partners& seals biggest deal yet with Top 100 Broker swoop
Partners& has acquired Top 100 insurance broker M&DH, a specialist in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Top 100 Broker hails ‘significant moment’ as it partners with major bank
Top 100 broker Uinsure has struck a deal with NatWest to launch a new home insurance proposition.
Aviva hires personal lines CUO from Lloyd’s
Aviva has named Emma Stewart as personal lines chief underwriting officer, effective 1 December 2026.
MGAA appoints compliance and regulatory partner
The Managing General Agents’ Association has appointed Padda Consulting as its new UK compliance and regulatory partner commencing 1 September 2026.
Seventeen launches into Gibraltar with broker buy
Seventeen Group has acquired Senate Insurance Brokers, a Gibraltar-based insurance broker, marking its first step into the region.
Cowbell co-founder: ‘insurance doesn’t need another chatbot’
Cyber and specialty insurer Cowbell claims it has seen new business grow 53% since it introduced a new AI platform.
Insurance broker wins Love Island 2026
Insurance broker at Lloyd’s firm Insurance Risk Solutions Julia Majchrzak has won Love Island UK.
MGA strikes £500m four year Hadron capacity deal
Managing general agents Integra Insurance Solutions and Congregational Insurance Solutions, have entered a partnership with Hadron to provide £500m underwriting capacity across their respective home and church insurance offerings.
Policy Expert backer Cinven hails ‘marquee opportunity’ with latest investment
Optio has announced that international private equity firm Cinven, and global investment group La Caisse, have agreed to jointly acquire a majority stake from Preservation Capital Partners.
New CEO Winslow plans to ‘unlock the next phase of CFC’s growth’
Former Direct Line Group boss Adam Winslow has today joined CFC as group CEO.
Insurance broker appears on Love Island
Insurance broker at Lloyd’s firm Insurance Risk Solutions Julia Majchrzak makes waves on Love Island UK.
FCA highlights Bluefin fine as it warns on vertical business model transparency
The Financial Conduct Authority has published advice on how general insurance firms should manage potential conflicts of interest coming from vertically integrated business models.
Loss adjuster acquires Manchester liability claims specialist
Loss adjusting and claims solutions group QuestGates has acquired Howell Wild.
Insurance Museum to stage ‘immersive’ exhibition at the Bank of England
The Insurance Museum will stage an exhibition After The Fire: Insurance, Finance and A Rebuilt City in partnership with the Bank of England from 5th October – 27th November.