Cyber
Brit begins rollout on Acturis as it targets SMEs
Brit Insurance has launched on Acturis as it targets SMEs with cyber cover.
Biba 2026 Countdown: Coalition UK’s Tom Draper
Tom Draper, managing director of Coalition UK, is looking forward to the Biba Conference magical hour where the formal seminar stage brain fatigue gives way to insurance engagement and recommends brokers double down on being pillars of their communities.
Markerstudy rolls out business division with £200m GWP target
Markerstudy Group has created Markerstudy Business, a commercial insurance division within its distribution arm led by newly appointed CEO Ross Barrington.
D&O, employee benefits and key man cover top list as brokers optimistic on growth
Brokers have ranked D&O, employee benefits and key man cover as the top areas most likely to grow in the coming 12 months as they expressed near unanimous optimism about their businesses and the sector.
Allianz passes cyber to Coalition
Allianz has signed a global deal to move its commercial cyber insurance business to Coalition.
Biba 2026 Countdown: CyberCube’s Nate Brink
Nate Brink, head of broker sales and account management at CyberCube, is flying in from Michigan to attend his first ever Biba Conference and is looking forward to savouring a local curry and gaining valuable insights in the coffee queues.
European businesses fall behind in cyber incident recovery confidence – Beazley
Europe fell behind the rest of the world when it came to cyber incident recovery confidence with its rate of 75% a touch lower than the 78% global average, Beazley has reported.
Canopius launches cyber war product to cover against state-sponsored attacks
Canopius Group has launched a cyber war product, offering businesses dedicated protection against the escalating threat of cyber war.
UK commercial rates dropping even faster
Rate softening in the UK commercial market has hit a new record since the run started just over two years ago, according to the latest figures from Marsh.
Regional Review: Channel Islands – small but strong
For a small jurisdiction, the Channel Islands have a strong broker market, according to regional experts, as large names have made acquisitions with capacity, appetite and recruitment key issues.
Dual hails mid-market broker opportunities as it increases cyber limits
Dual has widened the scope of its global cyber and technology capabilities with a revised strategic partnership.
Meet the MGA: Kovrilo co-founder and commercial director Sonia Habib
Kovrilo co-founder Sonia Habib speaks to Jonathan Swift about how its use of technology, adherence to claims excellence and a pick n’ mix modular approach means the start-up MGA is much more than just another commercial combined player.
Lloyd’s insurer targets SMEs with new cyber launch
Lloyd’s insurer Brit has launched C360, a new cyber product for SMEs which aims to give broker clients access to simple but broad cover.
Japanese insurer Mitsui Sumitomo completes 15% investment in W.R. Berkley
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance has completed its acquisition of 15% of W. R. Berkley Corporation’s common stock.
Q&A: Pen’s Nick Wright
Nick Wright, chief business development officer at Pen Underwriting, tackles its recent M&A quietness, capacity in the market and the benefits to brokers from niche products. He updates on the goal of hitting £1.75bn GWP by 2030, streamlining its agency…
Ex-Howden boss heads team of 14 at new cyber broker
Sodalis Capital, the recently created investment venture focused on international insurance intermediaries, has launched its first broking start-up in Brecon Specialty.
Coalition claws back £16.4m of policyholders’ stolen funds in 2025
Cyber insurer Coalition recovered £16.4m in stolen funds for policyholders around the world last year, with an average recovery of £152,053.
Beazley profit drops 19% in year prior to Zurich deal
Beazley has reported a profit before tax of $1.14bn (£857.99m) in the year ended 31 December 2025, down from $1.42bn in 2024, as insurance written premiums stayed stagnant.
Axa’s door “fully open” to new DA and schemes business – Markham
Joel Markham, Axa Commercial’s director of schemes, delegated authorities, financial lines and speciality, has outlined its pipeline in DA business remains strong; whilst noting its investment in technology means it is more “nimble” and less frictional…
Regional open market book key growth area for 2026 – Hiscox’s Walker
Stewart Walker, broker development director at Hiscox UK, has highlighted up to four large schemes deals for the first half of the year, and how the regional open market book is a key growth area.
CFC sale rumours resurface
The private equity owners of cyber insurer CFC are exploring “strategic options” having appointed advisers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Brokers have mixed reaction on Zurich/Beazley deal
Insurance brokers have given a mixed response to the potential Zurich/Beazley deal highlighting the acquisition would create a “strong proposition” and could create opportunities but noted another competitor leaving the market as a medium-term worry.
Cyber risk analytics firm names new CEO
CyberCube has promoted Chris Methven to CEO succeeding Pascal Millaire who has taken on the role of senior advisor.
The most significant pressures reshaping UK insurance broking in 2026
With the UK’s top insurance brokers facing shifting market conditions, there is no better time to reassess the commercial, regulatory, and technological pressures shaping the sector. PKF Littlejohn insurance partner Paul Goldwin and director Charles Drew…