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The stats: Commercial rates reduce significantly in Q3 2025
The value of a typical commercial book of business has fallen for the first time since 2018, driven by negative premium movements in commercial combined, property owners and combined liability, reports Ida Axling.
Intact enhances commercial products in first move under new brand
Intact Insurance has unveiled three enhanced commercial lines products, the first to be launched under its brand in the UK.
Cyber insurer adds Deepfake Response Endorsement to policies
Cyber insurance specialist Coalition has added a new Deepfake Response Endorsement to its policies globally, including the UK, it has announced.
Consilium rolls out UK contractors all risks
Wholesale broker Consilium has launched a UK contractors’ all risks facility through its risk solutions division.
MGA Addept expands motor insurance portfolio
Addept Insurance Services has expanded its motor-related solutions, launching a legal recovery insurance for motorists, ‘Drive’.
Survey finds over one-third of SMEs have not renewed standalone cyber cover
Coalition has found nearly three-quarters of UK SMEs have been affected by a cyber incident in the last five years.
CFC aims to open up new cyber income streams for brokers with launch
Specialist insurance provider CFC has unveiled a new tool it claims will help make cyber insurance more appealing to a broker’s SME clients.
Allianz hails mini-fleet progress as NCD conversion returns to Acturis
Allianz will be rolling out mini-fleet through Bravo Digital Trader next year, Insurance Age can reveal, following on from reinstalling an NCD conversion service on Acturis via imarket business this month.
HNW brokers risk relationships turning “transactional” due to workloads
Many high net worth brokers are failing to engage with clients as much as they should because they are over-stretched, lack confidence and time poor, creating relationships that are merely transactional.
HNW brokers ‘one generation from closure’ if they fail to engage new wealth
Failure to engage with high-net-worth clients that fall within the ‘new wealth’ category could see brokers disappear within a decade, unless they change their traditional mindsets.
Brokers warned HNW clients more likely to walk than ever if demands not met
The concept of “one size fits all is all but dead” in the private client market, according to Matthew Perkin, trading director, high net worth, art and collections at Hiscox.
Ripe expands into holiday homes insurance with latest deal
Digital managing general agent Ripe has bought holiday homes insurance specialist Schofields, marking its entrance into the sector.
MGA Rokstone launches cyber unit
Managing general agent Rokstone has launched a cyber division, recruiting Debbie Hobbs who will join in 2026 following completion of her notice period.
Motor MGA strikes long term capacity deal with Antares
Specialist motor fleet underwriting agency Century Underwriting has secured a long-term capacity partnership with Antares Insurance Company.
MGA enters ports and terminals under TMK-led binder
Managing general agent Volt has entered the ports and terminals insurance class under a binder led by Tokio Marine Kiln.
Meet the MGA: rrelentless
Looking to shift the agenda from reactive claims handling to proactive data-driven risk prevention, Gary Gallen, founder and CEO of the rradar group of companies, pictured, outlines his plans for its MGA rrelentless including product diversification and…
MGA Pen enters new specialism looking to end ‘limited choice for brokers’
Pen Underwriting has launched into the renewable energy insurance sector with a proposition tailored to the needs of the waste-to-energy anaerobic digestion (AD) industry.
Biba welcomes government plan to move to ‘total signposting’ for insurance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Financial Inclusion Strategy from the government that outlines a new signposting initiative to help people find the most appropriate insurance.
Cyber claims payouts up 230% – ABI
Cyber claims payouts have increased 230% year-on-year to £197m in 2024, according to the Association of British Insurers.
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Dark clouds over the landlord sector – why brokers must step up as trusted partners
With the framework governing landlord–tenant relationships due for a shake-up in 2026 and repossession times rising, Stephen Marshall, BDElite sales director, argues now is the time for brokers to deepen client relationships.