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Analysis: Does Intact’s investment in UKGI signal a new era of insurer broker buys?

In 2025 the parent company of Top 100 UK broker Adler Fairways secured financial backing from Intact Financial Corporation. Insurer investments in brokers are nothing new, but the trend over the last decade has been divestments which raise the big question: Does Intact’s move represent a one off or start of something wider? Saxon East investigates. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/9fYpyrU

Howden lifts the lid on MGA sale valuations

The UK remains the largest European market for MGAs with gross written premium estimated at approximately £7.2bn in 2025, up around 20% year-on-year (2024: £6.3bn). from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/rYZoTyn

Wakam shares MGA partnership growth plans

Wakam UK has detailed its plans for being a “strategic partner” with managing general agents as it seeks further growth in the sector. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/NXpT7HB

Aviva reveals 15 new hires in regional specialty push

Aviva has hired 15 people in its regional specialty segment as it commits to increasing market visibility through deeper, face-to-face engagement with brokers across the regions. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/Ut8EaqC

Hiscox maintains UK expansion pace in Q1

Hiscox UK grew written premiums by 8.9% to £181.2m in the first quarter compared to the same period the year before, underpinned by “strong double-digit” growth in its art and private client arm. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/S9ldjbv

Allianz passes cyber to Coalition

Allianz has signed a global deal to move its commercial cyber insurance business to Coalition. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/kuDdXgv

Covéa promotes Long to COO

Covéa Insurance has promoted Stephen Long to chief operating officer in the latest of a series of personnel changes at the insurer. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/z2ciQa9