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MGU recruits NEDs from Google and Microsoft and opens Lloyd’s box
Managing general underwriter Advanced Technology Assurance has recruited a pair of former big tech executives to its board and opened an underwriting desk in Lloyd’s.
Folgate Underwriting secures IGI-led capacity for PI
Folgate Underwriting Agency has sealed a deal for dedicated primary and excess capacity led by International General Insurance to support its professional indemnity book.
End of Year Review 2025: Markel UK’s Joanne Skyes
Joanne Sykes, divisional director - broker at Markel UK, predicts an escalation in demand for cyber risk and ransomware cover, whilst singing the praises of Biba CEO Trudgill and ‘Yellow’ with Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Cardiff regional review: Competition not exterminated by consolidation
Insurance experts in Cardiff outline the diversifying businesses in the media and sporting hub city, and highlight the competitive nature of the market with one broker per village on the outskirts.
Alps launches hire vehicle add-on to tackle ‘one of the biggest pain points’ for fleets and brokers
Alps has launched a fleet guaranteed hire vehicle insurance policy.
Energy specialist MGA Volt expands binder adding power construction
Managing general agent Volt Underwriting has renewed and increased its binder to underwrite conventional and renewable power generation and midstream risks, adding power construction.
Meet the MGA: Arrow Risk Management
Arrow Risk Management CEO Jon Godfray explains how the MGA combines decades of expertise, cutting edge technology and underwriting excellence to create what he hopes the market recognises as a ‘quality shop’.
Howden hires from Gallagher to target $600m space insurance market
Howden has established a new dedicated space insurance capability led by industry veteran Clive Strickland.
Blog: Brokers must rethink their role as supply chain risk reaches new inflection point
The role of a broker is not simply to place insurance, but to help clients navigate uncertainty with confidence, including anticipating problems before they materialise, argues Nick Smallcorn, managing director of corporate and specialty risks at Clear…
Intact enhances commercial products in first move under new brand
Intact Insurance has unveiled three enhanced commercial lines products, the first to be launched under its brand in the UK.
Cyber insurer adds Deepfake Response Endorsement to policies
Cyber insurance specialist Coalition has added a new Deepfake Response Endorsement to its policies globally, including the UK, it has announced.
With Brewis and Mills gone, what can brokers expect from the FCA in 2026?
Compliance experts are hoping for a slowdown and simplification of rules from the Financial Conduct Authority throughout 2026 following Matt Brewis and Sheldon Mills exit from the regulator. Rosie Simms reports.
End of Year Review 2025: Ecclesiastical’s David Carey
David Carey, managing director of Ecclesiastical’s intermediary business applauds the £10m landmark reached by Insurance United Against Dementia, cautions against a one dimensional approach to risk pricing; and gets misty eyed about ‘Madchester’.
Consilium rolls out UK contractors all risks
Wholesale broker Consilium has launched a UK contractors’ all risks facility through its risk solutions division.
MGA Addept expands motor insurance portfolio
Addept Insurance Services has expanded its motor-related solutions, launching a legal recovery insurance for motorists, ‘Drive’.
Broking Success: BG Insurance group chief operating officer Uwais Patel
BG Insurance, part of Well Dunn Group, is looking to become the number one driving instructor broker, as it targets double digit GWP, according to Uwais Patel, group chief operating officer.
Pool Re: terrorism cover should be standard commercial feature
A gathering of experts at Pool Re’s annual Market Event has called for the reinstatement of terrorism cover as a standard feature of commercial property insurance.
CFC aims to open up new cyber income streams for brokers with launch
Specialist insurance provider CFC has unveiled a new tool it claims will help make cyber insurance more appealing to a broker’s SME clients.
HNW brokers ‘one generation from closure’ if they fail to engage new wealth
Failure to engage with high-net-worth clients that fall within the ‘new wealth’ category could see brokers disappear within a decade, unless they change their traditional mindsets.
Brokers warned HNW clients more likely to walk than ever if demands not met
The concept of “one size fits all is all but dead” in the private client market, according to Matthew Perkin, trading director, high net worth, art and collections at Hiscox.
Addept launches dedicated rent guarantee and legal expenses insurance
Addept Insurance Services has launched a dedicated rent guarantee and legal expenses insurance product for landlords and local authorities providing social housing in England and Wales.
Ripe expands into holiday homes insurance with latest deal
Digital managing general agent Ripe has bought holiday homes insurance specialist Schofields, marking its entrance into the sector.
MGA Rokstone launches cyber unit
Managing general agent Rokstone has launched a cyber division, recruiting Debbie Hobbs who will join in 2026 following completion of her notice period.
MGA enters ports and terminals under TMK-led binder
Managing general agent Volt has entered the ports and terminals insurance class under a binder led by Tokio Marine Kiln.