United Kingdom (UK)
UK commercial softening approaching three year mark – Marsh
UK commercial market rates softened by 8% in the third quarter, maintaining the rate seen throughout the year and the eleventh quarterly drop in a row, according to Marsh.
Cobra Network promotes for CEO as Tedstone exits
Cobra Network has appointed Jo Russell as CEO, targeting “untapped potential”, as she succeeds Andy Tedstone who is leaving PIB.
Simply Business names ex-Go Compare MD Sanga as UK CCO
Simply Business has added a new UK chief commercial officer, and a managing director of its MGA, to its senior leadership team.
FSCS opens for claims from Verus Financial Services customers
On 15 October the Financial Services Compensation Scheme opened for claims from Verus Financial Services customers.
Home insurance premiums fall again as Defaqto warns of claims pressures
Home insurance prices fell by 2.4% in the third quarter, with drops every month, according to the latest research by Defaqto.
Lucida confirms ex-Allianz PL boss George exit
Former Allianz personal lines broker boss Nicola George has left her post as group chief underwriting officer of Lucida Group after less than a year, the business has confirmed.
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Seventeen expands in Lloyd’s and London market with latest deal
Seventeen Group has bought Dashwood Brewer & Phipps, labelling the deal as “transforming” its Lloyd’s and London market capabilities.
Subscribe adds £5m Fortegra capacity
Subscribe MGA has secured a long-term capacity agreement with Fortegra Insurance UK.
Allianz refreshes mid-market manufacturing offering
Allianz UK has continued to refresh its Commercial Select sector propositions by enhancing cover for manufacturing businesses with turnover between £10m and £1.5 bn.
Blog: Consistency could be the next big differentiator for insurers
John Dunn, managing director of Brokerbility, argues insurers willing to focus on relationships that deliver reliable and consistent positive experiences have a significant opportunity to become a partner that brokers actively want to do more business…
Arkel makes first CDL IHP move
Arkel is launching its non-standard home and landlord schemes on Proteus, CDL’s cloud-based Insurer Hosted Platform, to kick off a wider rollout.
Which? demands ban on brokers charging high motor APRs
Which? has named and shamed motor insurance brokers charging high interest rates on monthly policies and called for a ban on the practice.
Soft market hits Kelliher in 2025, with turnover and profits down
Profits dropped at Kelliher Insurance Group in 2025 more than wiping out the surge seen in 2024.
Broker Expo 2026: Don’t shy away from cyber
Experts at the Broker Expo urged delegates to keep plugging away on cyber amid the ongoing low level of uptake by SMEs.
Brown & Brown UK launches retail graduate programme
Brown & Brown UK has launched a retail graduate programme starting with 16 participants.
Broker Expo 2026: Early and open conversations needed for brokers and underwriters to win
As the industry starts to lose its face-to-face culture, being open to early and open appetite conversations through different channels will be key to establishing good relationships between brokers and underwriters.
Seventeen doubles down in Gibraltar with latest buy
Seventeen Group has bought Sovereign Insurance Services, striking its second deal in Gibraltar in recent months.
Broker Expo 2026: Days of Frankenstein’s Monster consolidation over
Broker consolidation is evolving from the ‘Frankenstein’s Monster’ approach of the past to one which is more focused on culture, integration and organic growth.
Ex-Ravenhall boss launches new broker Decello
Neil Grimshaw has opened commercial broker Decello in Huddersfield, labelling it a boutique ‘advice-led’ firm for businesses and private clients.
Laura Walker promoted to group chief operating officer at Markerstudy
Laura Walker has been appointed group chief operating officer at Markerstudy, a newly created role at the business.