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Allianz Commercial staff restructure came in response to broker efficiency demands
Colm Holmes, CEO of Allianz UK, has highlighted broker requests and market conditions led to the management restructure, as he emphasised the insurer’s best years are ahead.
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.
Acies launches new specialist marine MGA
Acies MGU has launched a new MGA specialising in ports and terminals.
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.
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.
Allianz charges up mid-market battery storage proposition
Allianz UK claims to have expanded its Battery Energy Storage Systems underwriting capability to give brokers confidence and specialist support for customers with renewable energy projects.
Motor insurers to report “heavier” losses in 2026 – EY
UK motor insurers are expected to report heavier losses in 2026 with net combined ratio of 108% forecast, after reporting a small underwriting loss in 2025, according to EY’s latest analysis.
Aviva, Admiral and NFU CEOs rally against product standardisation at HoL hearing
Aviva’s UK and Ireland CEO Jason Storah has said the standardisation of insurance products would be a “step back” and reduce competition, innovation and personalisation.
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.
News analysis: Cost the main barrier to MGAs digitally trading
Cost is the number one barrier to managing general agents offering more digitally traded products, which is a vital route for firms going forward.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.