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Blog: When does optimism topple over into delusion?
The Biba Conference last month was a triumph, and the lyric that united every insurance conversation in the city was growth. But the unbridled optimism about growth almost always came with the bassline ‘have you heard about the crazy rating in the market?’ Emmanuel Kenning interprets the notes asking if maybe for once it really is time to shrink to greatness.
Flood Re rolls out consumer campaign
Flood Re has launched a UK-wide educational tour promoting flood resilience and encouraging people to rethink the response to flood risk, with the joint initiative between the government and insurers using “the UK’s largest digital advertising van”.
Markerstudy changes continue with retail rebrand
Markerstudy has rebranded its personal lines broking arm to Markerstudy Retail, led by CEO Emma Rawlinson.
HDI Global confirms Hunt as UK and Ireland CEO
Simon Hunt has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of HDI Global UK and Ireland having held the post on an interim basis since February.
CFC rolls out digital trading for startup tech scheme
CFC has promised UK brokers “fast, frictionless access” to complex commercial insurance for startup technology companies as the provider made its scheme available for digital trading on its Connect platform.
Intact’s head of financial crime Sumner set to exit
Intact Insurance UK’s director of counter fraud and financial crime, Adele Sumner, will be leaving on 30 June after 27 years at the provider.
Ex-Markel boss Galjaard joins Acrisure
Neil Galjaard, formerly managing director of Markel UK, has joined Acrisure UK Broking as non-executive director for the managing general agents businesses.
Atec migrates 140,000 policyholder book to MGA
Atec Group has migrated its book of 140,000 add-on policyholders from legal expenses provider Arc to rival MGA Addept Insurance Services.
JMG strikes three deals across the country
JMG Group has bought brokers in London and West Sussex, along with an Aberdeen-based health and safety consultancy, Insurance Age can reveal.
Sam Geddes named CEO of Santam Syndicate 1918
Santam Syndicate 1918, part of Africa’s largest non-life insurer Santam Group, has appointed Sam Geddes as CEO based in London.
MGA Flock to launch more products as Admiral deal finalised
Admiral Group has completed its acquisition of digital commercial fleet managing general agent Flock, following regulatory approval.
Aviva highest UK insurer in Top 100 brand value listing as Intact fastest global grower
Brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has ranked six UK insurers in its Top 100 report for 2026, and cited Intact as the fastest growing globally more than doubling its brand value.
Axa trimmed UK COR as GWP and profit grew in 2025
Axa Insurance UK achieved a sub-100% combined operating ratio for 2025 with gross written premium up and profits rising, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
Register now for the Broker Expo Roadshow in Bristol on 11 June
Insurance Age’s Broker Expo Roadshow is coming to Bristol on 11 June, sign up now to secure your spot, free for brokers.
Fresh out the oven broker Pizza launches cashback model for drivers
Digital broker Pizza Insurance has launched a cashback model for claim-free drivers as part of its partnership with price comparison site Quotezone.
SSR launches contractors commercial combined product
Managing general agent Sutton Specialist Risks has launched a contractors commercial combined product, stating it was being rolled out in response to broker demand.
Numbers down again but nearly three-quarters of brokers recruiting, Aviva survey shows
Nearly three quarters of brokers (72%) are currently recruiting, down from 74% last year and 94% in 2024, according to the latest Broker Barometer survey by Aviva.
Final quarter addition takes insurance S166 annual total to seven
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) served one insurance firm with a skilled person report in the final quarter of 2025/26, taking the total to seven, the lowest in the past three financial years.
Award-winning Bartlett boosts profit in 2025
Post-tax profit at Bartlett Group rose 81% to £2.39m in the year ended 30 September 2025, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
CII launches consultation into young driver safety and role of telematics
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a national consultation to gather views on the role insurers can play in improving road safety for young drivers.
Top 100 UK broker joins the Insurance Fraud Bureau
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has added Tempcover to its membership, integrating the specialist broker’s data into the anti-fraud network.