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Markerstudy changes continue with retail rebrand
Markerstudy has rebranded its personal lines broking arm to Markerstudy Retail, led by CEO Emma Rawlinson.
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.
Ex-Admiral duo to launch new broker at Biba Conference
A pair of industry veterans previously involved with Admiral’s commercial vehicle intermediary Gladiator have unveiled plans to launch a new broker at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester this week.
One Call launches new digital insurance brand Zen
Top 100 broker One Call has launched a new brand that is claimed to offer a “no-touch, fully digital customer experience”.
Home insurance premiums tick down in Q1 – ABI
Household property premiums fell in the first quarter of the year, the fourth drop in a row according to the Association of British Insurers.
Broker Direct teams up with Chinese insurer for property product suite launch
Broker Direct has partnered with China Taiping to provide property insurance products designed with brokers in mind.
MoneySuperMarket grows ChatGPT app with home and pet insurance
Price comparison service MoneySuperMarket has added home and pet insurance products directly in its ChatGPT app.
Wholesaler Ceta adds renewal hub to portal
Ceta has launched a renewal hub for property business on its Infinity Portal as it labelled renewals “the single biggest revenue battleground” for any intermediary in a softening market.
Allianz U-turns on dropping LV brand with deal extension
Allianz has reversed its plans to shift away from the LV brand and has struck a new multi-year deal to continue using it for home, car and pet insurance.
Ageas and Saga add home to partnership
Ageas UK and Saga have launched a home insurance proposition for the over-50s, labelling the move as a “milestone”.
Enquiries to Flood Insurance Directory surge 50% in two years
The Flood Insurance Directory has supported 35,000 households in flood-prone areas access suitable insurance since it was launched four years ago.
Ageas moves onto First2Protect home panel
Ageas UK has joined the First2Protect panel, expanding access to its home insurance propositions.
Sky Protect adds Ageas to home insurance panel
Ageas UK has joined Sky Protect’s home insurance panel alongside Axa with more to come.
Saga broking profits rise as Ageas deal kicks in
Saga has reported its insurance broking arm performed “ahead of expectations” in 2025, labelling the year that the double deal with Ageas started as “transformational”.
Floods-impacted homeowners hit with 121% premium gap
Homeowners living in properties that have previously been flooded are paying 121% more than the UK average, according to new research.
FCA proposes 1.4% fee rise for broker block
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on raising levies from brokers by 1.4% in 2026/27 – double its annual budget increase – as it also laid out its work programme going into the second year of its five-year strategy.
Policy Expert grows GWP, policy count and profits in 2025
Personal lines specialist Policy Expert grew gross written premium across home, motor and pet insurance to £485m in 2025 as pre-tax profits increased.
Aviva unveils ChatGPT insurance app
Aviva is set to launch an app on ChatGPT where customers can get an initial home insurance quote in just a couple of minutes.
UK home insurers to fall back into the red in 2026 – EY
The UK home insurance market is expected to swing back to loss-making territory in 2026 with a net combined ratio of 103%, according to EY.
Alps enhances landlord legal expenses and rent protection product
Managing general agent Alps has updated its landlord legal expenses and rent protection product, in a move designed to support landlords as they navigate the implications of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Zurich claims top 3 market position with Generali GI arm swoop
Italian insurance giant Generali has reached an agreement to sell its Irish and Northern Irish general insurance operations to Zurich.