Training
Brown & Brown UK launches retail graduate programme
Brown & Brown UK has launched a retail graduate programme starting with 16 participants.
Beyond the balance sheet – what makes a great brokerage today?
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Financial performance remains critical, but today’s most successful brokerages are increasingly defined by far more than turnover alone. Saxon East investigates this topic ahead of a panel session at the event.
Biba and Markel AI Academy opens for applications
Members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association can now apply to join the founding cohort of the AI Academy being offered in partnership with Markel.
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…
Profile: Aviva’s Rebecca Gambrell
Rebecca Gambrell, managing director of SME and delegated authorities at Aviva, reflects on her career in insurance and how offering digital and modular products are vital going forward.
McGill and Partners crowned Broker of the Year at 2026 British Insurance Awards
McGill and Partners and Native were the big broker winners at the British Insurance Awards last night.
Broking Success: Ian Evans, DPI – from TV to insurance
Ian Evans, director and co-founder of DPI Insurance, tells Emmanuel Kenning about growing the family-owned business to £10m GWP and why, having switched from a career in the television industry to work with his two brothers, he would advise his younger…
‘Scrappy’ soft market sees brokers cutting corners to win business
The present soft market trading has been described as “scrappy” by a senior broker, with corners being cut by some due to the added pressure to win business and hit targets.
Axa shares plans to shine a light on domestic violence with broker training
Axa has unveiled its partnership with domestic violence awareness company Alpha Vesta to train brokers on spotting the signs, with the aim to help 100 brokers become ‘trusted contacts’.
CII ups new gen programme spots to 60
The Chartered Insurance Institute has opened up entries to its New Generation Programme for emerging professionals across the UK, increasing the number of spots to 60.
‘Are you 30?!’: Partners& apprentice Abraham Holder
Partners& apprentice Abraham Holder on why he chose a career in insurance, the perception of the industry among young people and how the broking sector can attract the next generation.
Broking Success: Kally Shane, H&H Insurance Brokers – beyond transactional
Kally Shane, head of H&H Insurance Brokers, outlines plans to collaborate more with its sister companies and how education is vital as agricultural firms diversify into multiple avenues.
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.
Blog: An insurance take on why ‘Spygate’ is as much about governance as it is football
The news has been abuzz with the Southampton FC ‘Spygate’ scandal over the last week. James Yorke offers his perspective on the compliance issues at play through an insurance lens.
Ageas to almost halve its workforce with 1800 job cuts by 2029
Ageas has announced plans to cut almost half its workforce following the acquisitions of Esure and Acromas.
Gauntlet targets ‘ghosted’ DA brokers following Clear deal
Brokerbility and Gauntlet are eyeing up expansion with brokers in all lifecycle stages after joining forces at the start of this year, with directly authorised firms moving to the AR model a key area of opportunity.
Analysis: Are employee benefits the new diversification frontier for GI brokers?
This year, Top 100 UK brokers Jensten, Lloyd & Whyte and Clear have all joined amii, a trade body representing intermediaries advising on health insurance, protection and wellbeing services, while others have acquired in this space. Sam Barrett looks at…
Wiser Academy launches AI apprenticeship
Wiser Academy has launched an artificial intelligence Academy programme in what it claimed is an industry first.
HDI launches new portal for fleet owners and brokers
HDI Global UK & Ireland has launched a new centralised motor fleet portal, which it claims will provide “a one-stop digital platform for fleet operators and brokers”.
Polaris MD Banga on growth with MGAs, AI and initiatives to expand digital trading
“There had been this perception that imarket is only for insurers. It’s great to see four MGAs now actively trading on it,” Polaris managing director Vivek Banga has told Insurance Age.
Aviva grows broking Rising Stars programme with largest cohort
Aviva has extended its Rising Stars programme with its 19 cohorts, aiming to help brokers retain the best talent from across their business.