United Kingdom (UK)
Allianz confirms broker commitment amid job losses
Allianz has promised no disruption to the way it serves brokers and reiterated its long-term commitment to the sector as it goes through the process of cutting 650 jobs in the UK.
Lycetts to invest more in technology, with opportunities in softening market – Barclay
Ian Barclay, CEO of Lycetts, told Insurance Age the broker is investing in technology whilst keeping face-to-face relationships with clients, as he sees opportunities in a softening market.
Clear strikes deal for Surrey-based CR Toogood & Co
Clear Group has bought £14.5m gross written premium commercial broker CR Toogood & Co.
Aviva launches Accept Quote functionality in mid-market push
Aviva has launched its Accept Quote functionality with brokers now able to accept regionally traded mid-market new business quotes and hold cover at the touch of a button.
Liberty Specialty Markets creates director of UK retail role in restructure
Liberty Specialty Markets has named Dermot Walsh, currently head of commercial property, as director of UK retail.
Atec buys Moorhouse from Lucida
Atec Group, owner of digital niche personal lines broker Ceta and managing general agent Arkel, has added to its stable and moved into the SME market buying Moorhouse from Lucida.
Broking Success: One team
James Godsall, managing director of generalist broker Jukes Insurance, on bringing teams together and maintaining a high street-type presence while moving the broker to 50/50 commercial and personal lines.
BP Marsh buys into property specialist MGA
Private equity house BP Marsh & Partners has revealed its second insurance investment in a month, taking a 27% stake in Cameron Specialty.
Aviva/DLG set for July as regulators rubber stamp takeover
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority have given the greenlight to Aviva buying Direct Line Group clearing a pathway for the deal to complete next month.
Cyber provider Cowbell hires director of claims in the UK
Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for SMEs and middle-market business, has recruited Kirsten Maley from CFC for the newly created role of director of claims UK.
Insurers and MGAs line up to support brokers amid Applied Epic exit
Insurer and managing general agent leaders have committed to help brokers deal with the impact of Applied Systems cutting Epic from the UK market.
Brokers disappointed by Applied pulling Epic out of UK market
Insurance brokers have expressed sadness, disappointment and concerns about a hit to competition following Applied Systems withdrawing its Epic solution from the UK broker market.
ERS promotes Annie Ward to head up bespoke personal lines and agriculture
ERS has promoted Annie Ward to head of bespoke personal lines and agriculture from being product manager for bespoke personal lines.
Blog: Do real estate claims need a rethink?
As capacity comes back into the previously hard real estate market, Victoria Jewell, head of real estate at McLarens argues insurers, brokers and adjusters have an opportunity to work together to reintroduce some structure and reflect on lessons learned…
Sporting Sponsor: Birkdale Insurance Group and Southport FC
Insurance Age caught up with Birkdale Insurance Group to find out more about its main shirt sponsorship for Southport FC.
Dive In 2025 reveals theme ‘Belonging Builds Tomorrow’
Dive In, a festival for talent and culture designed to support the development of inclusive workplace cultures, is returning on 16 - 18 September 2025 for its eleventh year, rallying the insurance industry around the theme: “Belonging Builds Tomorrow.”
Underinsurance concerns remain high despite slight easing – Aviva research
Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer has revealed 68% of brokers believe clients may be underinsured which while still high has eased slightly.
People Moves: 9 – 13 June 2025
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Applied’s UK Epic withdrawal a “sad day” for brokers
Applied Systems pulling its Epic offering from the UK underlines how competitive the market is but is sad news for brokers and staff, according to experts.
SRG names ex-Lockton and Marsh boss Nimmo as first UK CEO
Specialist Risk Group has recruited Neil Nimmo as its first CEO – UK, effective immediately.
Staysure moves onto aggregators
Staysure Group is set to launch Avanti Go across multiple price comparison websites, marking the first time the group has made one of its travel insurance brands available via an aggregator.