United Kingdom (UK)
Oxbow maintains motor profit predictions after record-breaking year
Oxbow Partners has forecast a combined ratio of 95% for the UK motor market this year, staying profitable at 96% next year.
Atec owner reveals divisional growth in first results
Both broker Ceta and managing general agent Arkel grew by double digit amounts in the first year of being owned by private equity house Perwyn, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
GI AR numbers fall again
The general insurance and protection sector saw the biggest fall in the number of appointed representatives last financial year, the Financial Conduct Authority has calculated.
Liberty opens new proposition for retail sector
Liberty Specialty Markets has launched a bespoke proposition for mid to upper-midsized retail companies, flagging it is available via dedicated hubs in Manchester, Bristol and Dublin, supported by its London head office.
Aventum wholesale broker unveils underwriting platform Scriptus
Wholesale broker Consilium has launched a complex commercial binding facility, promising brokers no minimum or maximum turnover thresholds.
Ex-network MD Derbyshire joins Konsileo
Former network boss Dawn Derbyshire has joined Konsileo as head of commercial strategy.
JMG expands with Langton and Portsoken
JMG Group has bought Langton London Insurance Brokers and managing general agent Portsoken, Insurance Age can reveal.
Aviva reveals further rise in prevented ghost broking fraud
Aviva detected more than 105,000 fraudulent insurance applications in 2025, with a growing proportion of this activity linked to ghost broking.
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Hiscox highlights SMEs as it joins ChatGPT UK advert pilot
Hiscox UK has pointed to the changing “conversational” nature of insurance searches, including by SME owners, as it confirmed it is taking part in a pilot through agency partner Dentsu to explore advertising in ChatGPT.
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SSP unveils AI platform to accelerate MGA and insurer product launches
SSP UK and Ireland has launched an artificial intelligence powered product configuration platform designed to speed up product releases by managing general agents and insurers, as it has joined the Managing General Agents’ Association.
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.