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Markel launches life science combined
Markel has launched life science combined created specifically for SMEs operating in the sector.
Nexus buys medical tourism specialist MGA
Brown & Brown-owned managing general agent Nexus Underwriting has bought Sure Insurance Services, a provider of specialist solutions for the medical tourism industry.
KGM boss doubles down on Zurich deal, eyeing ‘never-ending conveyor belt of opportunities’
Zurich has remained the sole capacity provider of KGM, as Ciaran Astin, managing director of the MGA, has targeted ramping up to £500m by 2030 through a “never-ending conveyor belt of opportunities”.
CFC extends ‘flagship’ SME cyber cover
CFC has launched a customer business interruption extension to its ‘flagship’ cyber proactive response cover for SMEs.
Coalition UK expands footprint
Cyber insurer Coalition has expanded its ability to deliver cover to organisations based in the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, the remaining Channel Islands, and Gibraltar.
MGU recruits NEDs from Google and Microsoft and opens Lloyd’s box
Managing general underwriter Advanced Technology Assurance has recruited a pair of former big tech executives to its board and opened an underwriting desk in Lloyd’s.
Folgate Underwriting secures IGI-led capacity for PI
Folgate Underwriting Agency has sealed a deal for dedicated primary and excess capacity led by International General Insurance to support its professional indemnity book.
End of Year Review 2025: Markel UK’s Joanne Skyes
Joanne Sykes, divisional director - broker at Markel UK, predicts an escalation in demand for cyber risk and ransomware cover, whilst singing the praises of Biba CEO Trudgill and ‘Yellow’ with Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Cardiff regional review: Competition not exterminated by consolidation
Insurance experts in Cardiff outline the diversifying businesses in the media and sporting hub city, and highlight the competitive nature of the market with one broker per village on the outskirts.
Alps launches hire vehicle add-on to tackle ‘one of the biggest pain points’ for fleets and brokers
Alps has launched a fleet guaranteed hire vehicle insurance policy.
Energy specialist MGA Volt expands binder adding power construction
Managing general agent Volt Underwriting has renewed and increased its binder to underwrite conventional and renewable power generation and midstream risks, adding power construction.
Meet the MGA: Arrow Risk Management
Arrow Risk Management CEO Jon Godfray explains how the MGA combines decades of expertise, cutting edge technology and underwriting excellence to create what he hopes the market recognises as a ‘quality shop’.
Howden hires from Gallagher to target $600m space insurance market
Howden has established a new dedicated space insurance capability led by industry veteran Clive Strickland.
Blog: Brokers must rethink their role as supply chain risk reaches new inflection point
The role of a broker is not simply to place insurance, but to help clients navigate uncertainty with confidence, including anticipating problems before they materialise, argues Nick Smallcorn, managing director of corporate and specialty risks at Clear…
Intact enhances commercial products in first move under new brand
Intact Insurance has unveiled three enhanced commercial lines products, the first to be launched under its brand in the UK.
Cyber insurer adds Deepfake Response Endorsement to policies
Cyber insurance specialist Coalition has added a new Deepfake Response Endorsement to its policies globally, including the UK, it has announced.
With Brewis and Mills gone, what can brokers expect from the FCA in 2026?
Compliance experts are hoping for a slowdown and simplification of rules from the Financial Conduct Authority throughout 2026 following Matt Brewis and Sheldon Mills exit from the regulator. Rosie Simms reports.
End of Year Review 2025: Ecclesiastical’s David Carey
David Carey, managing director of Ecclesiastical’s intermediary business applauds the £10m landmark reached by Insurance United Against Dementia, cautions against a one dimensional approach to risk pricing; and gets misty eyed about ‘Madchester’.
Consilium rolls out UK contractors all risks
Wholesale broker Consilium has launched a UK contractors’ all risks facility through its risk solutions division.
MGA Addept expands motor insurance portfolio
Addept Insurance Services has expanded its motor-related solutions, launching a legal recovery insurance for motorists, ‘Drive’.
Broking Success: BG Insurance group chief operating officer Uwais Patel
BG Insurance, part of Well Dunn Group, is looking to become the number one driving instructor broker, as it targets double digit GWP, according to Uwais Patel, group chief operating officer.