United Kingdom (UK)
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.
Sheldon Mills exiting FCA – report
Sheldon Mills, executive director for consumers and competition at the Financial Conduct Authority, is leaving the regulator.
Broker given five years prison sentence for stealing over £133,000
An insurance broker who diverted payments totalling more than £133,000 into his own personal bank account leaving clients without cover and faking claims has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Ex-Ardonagh and Clegg Gifford leader joins Kingfisher as private client head
Kingfisher has named Richard Miller as head of private clients and specialist motor trade.
FCA reveals green sweep for broker-related authorisations
The Financial Conduct Authority achieved across the board success in its broker-related authorisation categories between July and September, its first ‘green sweep’ in the data series.
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FCA updates on Premier Insurance Company administration
The joint administrators of Premier Insurance Company Limited plan to end policies on 1 December 2025, meaning customers must arrange alternative valid insurance cover for their vehicles, the Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed.
IFB appoints Zurich’s Clayton as chair
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has named Scott Clayton, head of claims fraud for Zurich, as chair, stepping into the role on 1 January 2026.
Addept launches dedicated rent guarantee and legal expenses insurance
Addept Insurance Services has launched a dedicated rent guarantee and legal expenses insurance product for landlords and local authorities providing social housing in England and Wales.
Intact eyeing up broker trading in sites in South West and North East
CEO Ken Norgrove has revealed to Insurance Age that Intact Insurance is eyeing up broking trading sites in the South West and North East as it assesses whether it has gaps in its UK footprint.
Marsh UK announces new CEO to replace retiring Chris Lay
Marsh has revealed James Addington-Smith is to take over from the retiring Chris Lay as CEO of Marsh UK.
Specialist agriculture broker secures six-figure British Business Bank deal
Agriculture specialist Acres Insurance Brokers has secured a six-figure debt finance package from government-owned British Business Bank.
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.
Ardonagh GI businesses begin trading as Everywhen as rollout continues
Ardonagh has confirmed the start of the rollout of the Everywhen brand across offices, digital channels and client communications.
IC Insurance adds ex-Towergate Manchester leader to team
Award winning broker IC Insurance has recruited Andrew Champion as part of its ongoing expansion plans.
AIG names Hancock CEO of GI after Neal appointment called off
AIG has appointed Jon Hancock as CEO of general insurance, effective 1 December 2025.
Ex-Lloyd’s CEO John Neal no longer joining AIG
John Neal will no longer be joining AIG as president due to “personal circumstances”, the insurer has announced.
Premium Choice moves from Close Brothers to Premium Credit
Top 100 UK Broker Premium Choice has signed a multi-year deal with Premium Credit moving away from Close Brothers Premium Finance.
Travelers returns to Biba as partner
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has readded Travelers Europe as a partner, taking its total to 26.
Aviva pushes on with 17% UK growth
Aviva grew gross written premiums in the UK by 17% to £6.27bn in the first nine months of the year, with double digit rises in personal and commercial lines.
Gallagher reveals new UK retail structure and leaders after AssuredPartners deal
Gallagher has created two new trading divisions for UK retail – led by Gary Fletcher and Simon Waine – after buying AssuredPartners, which added 1,000 colleagues and a number of businesses to the broker across the UK and Ireland.
FSCS reveals early forecast of no broker levy in 2026/27
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has indicated brokers will not have to pay a levy in 2026/27 which would keep the rate at zero for the fourth year in a row.
Zurich’s door open to new MGA deals as appetite grows
Zurich’s appetite in the managing general agent market will continue to grow according to David Nichols, head of retail, as new deals are set to be revealed.