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Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Arag’s Andy Talbot

As we count down to Broker Expo in October we caught up with Andy Talbot, director of broker, ATE & marketing at Arag, who asserts that while AI might not be “the future of insurance”, it will affect the future of everything, not least insurance. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/g8GKkof

Personal lines broker boss George to leave Allianz

Nicola George, MD of Allianz Personal Broker, is to leave the business in Q4, the insurer has announced. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/60DpuV3

Meet the MGA: Moonrock Insurance

Moonrock’s COO Rachel Oliver offers her insights into the specialist drone managing general agent and how it is helping brokers service the growing low altitude economy. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/nw35aoh

Sompo boosts UK and international business with £2.6bn acquisition

Sompo has entered into an agreement to acquire Aspen Insurance Holdings for an aggregate consideration of approximately $3.5bn (£2.6bn). from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/4tvaqyu

RSA: brokers need to help clients prepare for new tougher anti-fraud legislation

Nearly 25,000 UK businesses could be at risk of criminal liability under the new crime and transparency act. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/HxTdWAF

Allianz launches sustainable commercial property claims initiative

Allianz UK has partnered with Evoque Group, a supplier specialising in zero-to-landfill solutions, to help its commercial property claims team to identify items that can be salvaged, repurposed, or disposed in an environmentally responsible manner. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/yOSJRzt

Blog: The impact of tariffs on the extended warranty market

Changing global trade conditions are reshaping repair economics. According to Ronan Conboy, founder and CEO of Carrow Insurance, brokers have a role to play in helping businesses adapt early to stay resilient and competitive. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/ioYF08u

Hadron strikes five-year capacity deal with agricultural MGA

Rokstone’s specialist agricultural MGA iFarm Underwriting has extended its multi-year capacity commitment via the Accelerant Risk Exchange, adding long-term support from Hadron UK. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/Dnm3XNa

Meet the MGA: Sutton Specialist Risks

SSR managing director Gary Uren outlines how 36 years of data/knowledge, coupled with the backing of Acrisure and long-standing insurer capacity, means it is in good shape to almost double in size over the next five years. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/xDI32Bq

Insurance Day for Dementia returns on 27 November

Insurance Day for Dementia will return on Thursday 27 November, as Insurance United Against Dementia calls on the whole industry to get involved. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/yngN2EX

Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: HSB’s Terry Dyson

As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up with Terry Dyson, managing director of the engineering insurance business at exhibitor HSB who explains how it aims to offer brokers compelling propositions to bridge cover gaps that their customers may have. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/oHYypg5

E-trade products to be first Intact launches in October - RSA's Grosscurth

Sonya Grosscurth, commercial lines MD has outlined plans for the first Intact branded products to be e-trade ones launching in October, and how RSA is increasing speed and consistency to market. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/uPaw8JN

Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Ageas’ Claire Green

As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up Claire Green, director of distribution at exhibitor Ageas who explains why she is looking forward to engaging with brokers, swapping ideas and discovering where the insurer can help, as we collectively head into 2026. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/pC0FD8g

People Moves: 11 – 15 August 2025

Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/l9wRUZp

We have to keep earning the right to be number one in the market, says Aviva’s Storah

Jason Storah, CEO for UK and Ireland general insurance at Aviva has committed it will continue to improve service levels, proposition and technology for brokers during the rest of the year as he hailed the performance of growing premiums and profit in the first six months. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/37uYLVc

Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Beazley’s Sam Franks

As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up with Sam Franks, country manager and head of partner engagement – UK & Ireland at exhibitor Beazley who explains how it can work with brokers to help clients build their resilience in an uncertain environment. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/ZrfaTnv

Aviva UK operating profit soars 72% in H1 2025

Aviva achieved 9% growth in UK gross written premiums in the first half of the year to £3.87bn, with commercial lines up 15% and personal lines 3% ahead compared to the same period of 2024. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/18rTDO6

Motor premium prices drop 3% in Q2 – ABI

Average motor insurance premiums fell by 3% in the second quarter, taking the annual drop to 9.6%, according to the Association of British Insurers. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/cp4HuzF

Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Iprism’s Ian Lloyd

As we countdown to Broker Expo in October we caught up with Ian Lloyd, CEO of exhibitor Iprism, explains why delegates should visit its stand to learn more about how effortless it can be to place risks with the right MGA on your side. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/s4vJ98U

ABI calculates subsidence claims topped £150m in H1

Subsidence-related insurance claims totalled £153m in the first half of 2025, the Association of British Insurers has confirmed. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/MtJpvu3

Hiscox launches sexual molestation liability cover

Hiscox has launched sexual molestation liability cover and confirmed the appointment of Harriet Turner to its London Market business to lead the new product, expanding its existing range of casualty products. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/hDmB6pg

Peach and Yutree partner on property owners

Commercial broker and underwriting agency Yutree has partnered with niche commercial insurer Peach on the launch of a new property owners binder. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/TGcgfOZ

Allianz UK boss Holmes sees bright future from broker engagement in hubs and tech

Allianz UK has opened three hubs to work with brokers and will be rolling out technology developments this year into 2026, CEO Colm Holmes told Insurance Age. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/rfYQAD8

People Moves: 4 – 8 August 2025

Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/pjReIdg

Specialist marine hull MGA becomes fully independent from Arch

Amphitrite Underwriting London, a specialist marine hull managing general agent, has moved to full independence following a buyback of Arch’s minority shareholding. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/DSI5f8U

Doubling down on sector strategy is maintaining momentum with brokers, says Hiscox’s Musselle

Working with brokers, digital initiatives, product refreshes and brand strength helped Hiscox accelerate UK growth in the first half of the year, according to chief underwriting officer Joanne Musselle. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/Y4eWZxB

Hiscox maintains UK growth momentum at half year

Hiscox achieved 6% growth in UK written premiums in the first half of 2025 with rising policy numbers in commercial and in art and private client business taking the total to $463.4m (£348.6m). from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/jkUgaRi

Alps extends GAP partnership with Financial & Legal in motorhomes rollout

Alps has launched a Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance product specifically for motorhomes, teaming up once again with Financial & Legal. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/Z6EMdTp

FCA opens 2025/26 with one S166 in insurance

The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed commissioning one skilled person report in the insurance sector during the first quarter of 2025/26, after a recent record total the year before. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/z31yt8O

Compare The Market owner ups investment in telematics insurtech

BHL (UK) Holdings, majority owner of Compare The Market, has invested a further £2m in telematics insurtech ThingCo. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/MIWQNKE

Less than 1-in-5 people aware of ghost brokers – says Ageas

Just 1-in-10 adults aged 55+ had heard of ghost brokers, according to a poll by Ageas. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/Mxzn32P

People Moves: 28 July – 1 August 2025

Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/haX2stx