Latest News – Page 48
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NewsCommercial MGA expands per location capacity limit to £70m
‘This is a vote of confidence from our capacity providers that we are being trusted to write policies at this higher limit,’ says chief executive
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NewsSpecialist underwriting agency appoints new underwriter and director of broking
’We’re looking forward to his contributions across our ever-expanding underwriting services,’ says founder
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NewsMarkel completes sale of reinsurance renewal rights
’This move will sharpen our focus on doing more of what we do best so that we can grow our core specialty insurance business,’ says chief executive
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NewsMGA promotes for new business development and relationship director
’I’m excited to take on this position and build on the strong foundations we’ve created with our partners,’ says appointee
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NewsFamily-owned broker snaps up ex-Gallagher leader for leadership role
’Over the course of time, he has become a highly regarded figure in the commercial motor market, attracting huge respect from the people who have worked with him,’ says managing director
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NewsAdmiral partners with repair firm to begin accident centre rollout
‘Our customers will benefit from the combined strengths of both organisations at every stage of their repair journey,’ says head
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NewsWillis launches auto-follow facility that offers discount on lead pricing
‘Gemini represents a significant advancement in our ability to support clients with robust and reliable capacity,’ says global head of placement
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NewsOptio Group hires new head of insurer partnerships
The new appointee will support the MGA’s ’very clear focus on delivering underwriting profit for our insurer partners and outstanding service to our brokers’, says chief underwriting officer
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NewsAtradius UK expands into surety to strengthen market position
’This launch is an important step in our strategic growth journey,’ says country manager
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NewsProfit grows 24% for HDI Global in 2025’s half-year financial results
‘As broader market conditions continue to test the industry, HDI is leaning into the challenge’ while remaining focused on ’long-term, profitable growth in the UK market’, says chief executive
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NewsGallagher’s Rea explains why talks to acquire PIB Group ended
At the 2025 Biba Conference in May, rumours were circulating that Gallagher could be closing in on a deal for PIB Group
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NewsAviva-backed AI broker warns that big brokers will ’fall behind’ without tech adoption
‘Whether you’re big or small, the customer wants are the same – better cover, better price and better service,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsAllianz upgrades SME trading tools to help brokers tackle underinsurance
’We are constantly listening and acting upon broker feedback to make digital trading as easy as possible for our partners and clients,’ says head
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NewsArdonagh-owned Bravo Networks appoints new managing director
’Her wealth of knowledge working with regional brokers and extensive experience in proposition and service development is a crucial combination,’ says chief commercial officer
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NewsMany insurers ‘frustrated’ with their digital platforms
‘The industry is caught between digital aspiration and operational reality,’ says chief commercial officer
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NewsPen Underwriting strikes PI capacity partnership to support UK solicitors
‘As a specialist class, solicitors’ PI naturally lends itself to this new form of capacity partnership for Pen, with our 25-year track record of disciplined sustainable underwriting,’ says CEO
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NewsGallagher completes major $12.45bn acquisition
’I am confident the combination will deliver tremendous value to our clients and our shareholders,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva-backed AI broker raises £950k in funding round
‘Insurance is still too reliant on paperwork, underinsurance is far too common and fees are often higher than they should be,’ says chief executive
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NewsCollision risk on roads close to Heathrow 240% above national average
‘Motorists heading to these airports face an elevated risk of a collision, which goes beyond the usual challenges of driving,’ says director
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NewsFormer DAS bosses team up to launch new UK MGA
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Times, chief executive Mickey Attia explains his plans for the business and growth targets
