Howden creates aviation division via double broker acquisition
’Forming a new aviation division and a new Howden Leicester office for general insurance business is a challenge that the team and I are really looking forward to,’ says new division head
Howden-owned MGA announces rebrand as it looks to simplify operations
’This vibrant new brand truly reflects the innovative forward-thinking approach that makes Dual different among MGAs,’ says chief executive
Aviva seeks to ‘improve connectivity’ with scheme broker partners in 2025
As the insurer looks to grow existing schemes via ‘transparent’ conversations with brokers, it also hunts for ‘nicheness’ in new opportunities – both inside and outside of underwriting
Howden launches new renewable energy quote and bind platform backed by Aviva
The platform will provide ’clients with a competitive and streamlined approach to securing construction and operational insurances for their renewable energy assets’, says broker
Aventum-owned MGA snaps up Howden veteran for new broker role
’He will fit our culture extremely well and is someone I trust to look after our key clients and partners,’ says chief executive
David Howden’s statement as Howden breaks £3bn revenue barrier
’Our 30th year proved to be one to remember,’ says founder and chief executive
Briefing: Continued flood risk brings possible property protection gap to the forefront
A new protection gap between insured and uninsured property losses, driven by flooding in the UK, means it is more important than ever for brokers to be proactive when supporting clients
The Big Question: Which regulations and data reporting should the FCA cut to boost industry growth, following letter to PM?
In January 2025, the FCA wrote to prime minister Keir Starmer about removing ’unnecessary regulation’ and reducing ’how much data some firms must provide’ – but what does the insurance industry think this could look like in practice?
Opinion: The changing face of the broker market as firms take stock of M&A options
With the broking mid-market feeling spacious after consolidation clean up, what opportunities are afoot as UKGI heads into 2025?
Briefing: New Year resolutions brokers should stick to for 2025
Chief executive details three insurance linked resolutions for brokers this year, centred on adopting a longer-term view of risk and emphasising community ties
Rob Corner: Dual targets organic and acquisitional growth in upcoming 12 months
Chief distribution officer at Dual UK, Rob Corner, explains what brokers can expect from the MGA in the coming year, as well as outlines key trends impacting the MGA market
Carl Shuker: ‘Single Howden brand’ seeks to continue growth trajectory by being ‘client centric’
UK and Ireland chief executive believes ‘there is still a huge demand for advice’ from insurance ‘clients of all shapes and sizes’
David Flint: Lloyd’s of London’s first black broker
’It’s never nice to think that someone may dislike you because of your skin colour,’ says chief executive
Kelly Ogley: A-Plan ‘incredibly proud’ of personal lines heritage, but commercial lines presents ‘exciting’ opportunities
The high street broker’s chief executive says the ongoing expansion of its commercial lines footprint will ‘fuel a lot of growth’ for the firm
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