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Hiscox announces senior hire as it launches new FI offering
’Our comprehensive FI offering distinguishes us as one of the few London market carriers who can offer this breadth of protection,’ says casualty divisional director
News Analysis
Navigating the rising costs and challenges of pet insurance
‘The lack of standardised pricing’ in the pet insurance market ‘makes it difficult for insurers to forecast claims and for customers to understand costs’, says new trade association founder
News Analysis
Briefing: What is good – and challenging – across UKGI upon entering 2025?
Although recruitment, refinancing, M&A and compliance will keep UKGI brokers on their toes for 2025, the sector still has an awful lot to be grateful for
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Mike Latham: Verlingue UK targets ‘Better Future’ with three-year strategic plan
The family owned and run broker plans to ‘almost double in size in the UK’ using organic growth, but avoiding external hires where possible, says chief executive
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FCA places restrictions on Scottish broker after premium payment concerns
The FCA says it is working with the relevant authorities over the situation
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London-based MGA announces £420m capacity deal with QBE
’It’s fantastic to be taking our partnership with QBE past the 25-year mark with this new five-year capacity deal,’ says leader
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UK-based tradespeople MGA inks new capacity deal as it looks to ‘scale operations’
’This agreement ensures we can continue to grow while providing the best possible service to tradespeople,’ says chief executive
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Reinsurers set to continue delivering profits despite falling premium rates
’Despite the rate reductions, we expect the sector’s premium income to increase in 2025,’ says ratings agency
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Specialist MGA expands panel of insurers
’We continue to broaden our insurer panel and deliver outstanding solutions for our brokers,’ says managing director
News Analysis
Briefing: Major insurer snubbing LSE for Wall Street is setback for UK
However, following recent reforms, could the LSE prove attractive for other private insurers looking to go public?
IT Interview
Luisa Barile: ManyPets targeting growth in lucrative UK market
’We have a very clear plan on growing the UK and [are] now focusing on capturing that growth,’ says group chief executive
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Provider responds after promising customers car insurance refunds ‘in error’
Customers took to social media after being left confused by an email saying that they had been overcharged
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Bikmo announces first deal of 2025
’This partnership takes us another step forward in our mission to protect the world’s riders,’ says leader
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£3bn insurer deals blow to London stock market as it chooses New York for listing
The firm filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission over an initial public offering
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2025 reinsurance renewals experienced notable softening – Howden
’Our clients are beginning to see relief from the pricing pressures of the last three years in several segments,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Top 50 Brokers: Which brokers were 2024’s high flyers?
After reviewing the top 50 brokers data for 2024, MarshBerry selects its best performers over the last 12 months
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DLG-owned Direct Line goes live on Compare the Market
Chief executive says the insurer is ’delivering a key pillar of its corporate strategy’
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Broker secures major backing as it joins $2.2bn continuation fund
’We are excited by the incredible prospects for further growth,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Opinion: Supercycle has fuelled ‘abusive’ returns for UK brokers – but has it also caused ‘complacency’?
Consultancy chief executive notes strong economic growth over the past 15 years has supported broker valuation boost – but warns that supercycle tide can’t keep brokers afloat forever
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Regulator reveals DLG breached rules over insurance add-on
Over 300 customers were affected, says watchdog
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