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Q&A: Andy Talbot on Arag’s transformation
Ahead of the 2025 British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference, Andy Talbot, director of broker, ATE & marketing, tells Insurance Age about the feedback from brokers, technology upgrades, and how Arag is positioning itself as a smarter, stronger…
News analysis: Does the UK broking community actually need another network?
With Jensten becoming the latest addition to the network landscape in March, Martin Friel assesses whether the sector is over subscribed and reflects on how these operations have evolved over the last three decades.
Clear rebrands MGA unit to Shape Underwriting
The managing general agents division of the Clear Group has rebranded to Shape Underwriting, effective immediately.
Acrisure kicks off broker rebrands with Sutton Winson
Sutton Winson has become the first of Acrisure’s nine retail insurance brokers to rebrand in the UK being renamed as Acrisure UK Broking with others to follow during the course of the year.
Interview: Sue Coffey, Covéa
With no distractions and a clear strategy centred on five core products, Covéa personal lines director Sue Coffey tells Jonathan Swift the insurer is keen to grow its share of the regional broking market, by sticking to what it is good at.
Howden partners with the Lawn Tennis Association
Howden has served up a three-year partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association.
Newbie News: Taurus Risk
Thomas Beckett, co-founder of Taurus Risk, tells Insurance Age how he started the business and how he aims to grow the broker and find its niche.
Arron Banks slams Green ‘wokery’ and ‘finished’ Tories as he announces mayoral tilt
Somerset Bridge and Brightside founder Arron Banks has been confirmed as the Reform UK party mayoral candidate for the West of England.
Access Insurance seals first acquisition since Benefact Group investment
Benefact Group-owned charity specialist Access Insurance has sealed its fourth acquisition with a swoop for Chesterfield-based broker Ladbrook Insurance.
Q&A: Christy Chisholm, group sales and marketing director at Clear Group
With 100 days in the role after joining Clear Group from Premium Credit, group sales and marketing director Christy Chisholm reflects on the initial challenges, successes and her work with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association promoting insurance as…
Hiscox UK reports best growth since 2018 on back of “reinvigorated” distribution strategy
Hiscox has recorded its strongest growth in its UK retail business since in 2018 as the group reported a record pre-tax profit of $685.4m (£540.6m) in its 2024 full year results on written premiums of $4.77bn.
Miller hails organic growth as revenue hits £271m
Miller has reported total revenues of £271m for 2024, a 13% increase on the year before, as it placed $4bn (£3.18bn) of gross written premium into the market.
New analysis: A short history of broker rebrands as Ardonagh bins ‘Towergate’
Yesterday Insurance Age revealed that Ardonagh Advisory is to become Everywhen, with the long-standing brand Towergate among those disappearing. Jonathan Swift takes a look at other post-2000 broker rebrands for pointers as to whether it might be…
Ardonagh Advisory to be renamed Everywhen with Towergate brand set to exit
Ardonagh Advisory will change its name to Everywhen this year, Insurance Age can reveal, with client facing brands including Towergate set to switch in a second phase moving into 2026.
New Ripe CEO eyes up deals and four product launches in 2025
“The challenge that I’ve taken on, and I’ve mapped out, is both organic growth maintained in double digits and a healthy amount of growth coming through new products,” Ripe CEO Alan Thomas has told Insurance Age.
Meet the MGA: Kayzen Specialty
Kayzen Specialty founder and CEO Charles Boorman explains to Jonathan Swift his plans for the MGA to be a go-to market for financial lines through continuous improvement across its three pillars of broker-centric, underwriter-fronted and tech-focused.
Anscombe, Thomas Carroll and Konsileo among the winners at UK Broker Awards 2024
Thomas Carroll Group scooped the Broker of the Year award, and Seventeen Group CEO Paul Anscombe won the Achievement Award, at the UK Broker Awards last night in Birmingham.
Peach rebrand to come into effect at Broker Expo
Peach PI will rebrand as Peach at the UK Broker Expo, Insurance Age can reveal, with new messaging and a company logo to reflect its modern appetite.
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Movo Partnership CEO Lea Cheesbrough
As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who are the most heavy metal people in insurance. Today, we focus on Movo Partnership CEO Lea Cheesbrough.
Gallagher renews Premiership Rugby sponsorship for three more years
Gallagher and Premiership Rugby have announced a multi-year renewal that will see the partnership extend to a decade together at the end of 2028.
Former Premium Credit bosses resurrect ‘tifco’ brand for new venture
The Insurance Finance Consultants (tifco) has formally launched today with the aim of supporting all firms, including brokers, that offer insurance premium finance.
UK Broker Awards 2024 shortlist announced
Today Insurance Age can reveal the shortlist for the 2024 UK Broker Awards.
Clegg Gifford to open branch in Tunbridge Wells as network buildout continues
Clegg Gifford is targeting £5m gross written premiums per branch as it looks to open a new location in Tunbridge Wells and relocated its Bristol branch, Insurance Age can reveal.
Uncorking the Great British wine market – the insurance of vineyards
David Harrison, viticulture specialist at NFU Mutual, shares his thoughts on meeting the insurance challenges facing the booming winery and vineyards sector.