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QBE FOI reveals solar panel fires increasing at more than double the rate of installations
The rate of solar panel fires is rising faster than the pace of installations, up 133% in recent years compared to a 52% increase in new kit, according to research by QBE.
Chubb boss hails Nicklin “natural choice” for lead role
Chubb has appointed Ed Nicklin as head of the major accounts division for UK and Ireland, as Nick Lee retires.
Podcast: Reid and Clegg present Double Indemnity – episode eleven, Vivek Banga of Polaris
Vivek Banga, managing director of Polaris, is the next guest in Insurance Age’s Double Indemnity podcast series.
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.
French new entrant buys portfolio of UK firms
French broking and mortgage group Odealim has bought a Leicester-based portfolio of firms including Rhino Trade Insurance, Rhino Home Protect, Rhino Protect, Vantage Fee Protect, Quest and ICPA.
People Moves: 3 – 7 August 2026
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Why The Mills Review is the AI starting pistol for brokers
Most coverage of The Mills Review, published on 6 July, has focused on what it does not do. There is no new AI rulebook, no new obligations and nothing specific to implement. But that somewhat misses the point, writes Robin Knowles, compliance consultant…
Ripe reveals deal costs and 21% turnover growth
Digital managing general agent Ripe Thinking spent £22.8m on a pair of deals last year as turnover and operating profits rose.
Renters’ Rights Act strengthens brokers’ role as trusted advisers to landlords – Aviva research
A survey of over 500 UK landlords has pinpointed brokers and insurers as the leading source of support as they navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, according to Aviva.
Arag Law sells personal injury business to Minster Law
Minster Law has bought the personal injury business of Arag Law for an undisclosed sum, with the team and caseload moving to a new office in Bristol.
Sabre hungry for ‘as much growth as we can lay our hands on’ but only at ‘right margin’, says CEO
Sabre grew by more than expected in the first half of the year, adding new broker agencies every week, CEO Geoff Carter has confirmed.
IFED warns of identity data theft risk in crash for cash escalation
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has warned scammers are using ever more aggressive tactics in crash for cash fraud, with a growing threat of identity theft.
Midlands based broker secures DA approval
Genesis Insurance Services has become directly authorised as an independent commercial broker.
Clear confirms £35m deal spend for 2025
Clear spent £35m in its 2025 financial year, down substantially on bills over £100m in the prior two years, as it reined in the number of deals to five.
Job losses at Travelers UK and Ireland to hit almost 50 staff
Travelers has confirmed it is set to cut 6% of its UK and Ireland workforce.
One broker added to latest chartered cohort
The Chartered Insurance Institute has awarded corporate chartered status to 11 firms in the first half of 2026, including one general insurance broker.
Cila urges wildfire data submissions as risks surge
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has urged adjusters to submit large loss data to the relaunched RISCAuthority Large Loss Database, as wildfire risk hits “exceptional” levels.
Chubb extends PI to Acturis
Chubb has added its professional indemnity insurance product onto Acturis.
Sabre grows GWP, holds COR and profits steady at half-year
Motor insurer Sabre grew premiums by 15.7% in the first half of 2026, as profits and the combined operating ratio remained consistent.
Intact confirms Fraser Edmond appointment and regional restructure
Intact has confirmed the appointment of ex-Aviva leader and Broker Insights founder Fraser Edmond and the development of a new regional structure that will lead to up to 35 job losses.
Top 100 broker Premium Choice returned to growth in 2025
Motor specialist Premium Choice grew turnover and profit in 2025, returning to growth after slipping back the year before.
TBIG explains attraction behind taking 70% stake in Magnet
The Broker Investment Group has struck its fourth deal of the year snapping up a 70% stake in Newark-based Magnet Insurance.
ABI data reveals average subsidence claim hits record £20,000
New figures from the Association of British Insurers’ latest Property Insurance Tracker show home insurers paid out £72m for domestic subsidence claims during the second quarter of 2026, with the average subsidence claim reaching a record £20,000.
Aviva unveils new broker charity initiative
Aviva has launched a new fund-matching initiative, Double the Difference, to help brokers’ charity efforts.