Broker News
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and board changes from 2 to 6 February 2026
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NewsHowden completes $703m bond raise
’The proceeds of this transaction will primarily be used to fund identified growth opportunities in the US and transformation projects at group level,’ says broker
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NewsMarsh Risk appoints new international affinity leader
‘He brings a wealth of international leadership experience to Marsh’s affinity business,’ says chief executive
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NewsCompare Insurance acquires book of clients from Insure My Business
’While our primary focus is always on organic growth, when the right opportunity arises, we love acquiring high-quality books of business and onboarding them into our digital platform,’ says chief executive
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NewsUnoccupied property insurance demand surges by 500%
’What was once considered a niche insurance product is becoming increasingly mainstream,’ says chief executive
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NewsSpecialist broker secures reinsurance backing for excess of loss facility
’The capacity gap in high-hazard sectors is significant and we’re excited to be part of the solution,’ says chief executive
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NewsEast-Suffolk-based commercial broker rebrands after acquisition
The brand will be introduced across client communications, digital channels, the Ipswich office and Ipswich business community in the coming weeks
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NewsBackchat: January/February 2026
Broker boosts charity coffers with fundraising focus, networking lunch showcases pasta perfection, market run club collects high headcount and the league table for Insurance Times’ Fantasy Football season heats up. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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NewsFOS commits to sharing learnings from industry complaints data
’There’s a real opportunity for us to make a step change through our thematic reviews,’ says managing director
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NewsMGA providing modular cover for SMEs launches
’Our service empowers brokers to build truly tailored solutions and ensures clients get support when it matters most,’ says co-founder
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NewsMarsh names new UK chief executive
’I look forward to working with our colleagues and clients as we turn these risks into opportunities and support their future growth,’ says appointee
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NewsFantasy Football: Dallas Scott Davey’s Darren Scott Q&A
Dallas Scott Davey director Darren Scott talks to Insurance Times about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and board changes from 26 to 30 January 2026
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NewsStaffordshire Football Association partners with broker
’We’re proud to strengthen our association with Staffs FA and continue supporting local people and the communities we serve,’ says sales and development director
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NewsHowden acquires broker to expand in Channel Islands
’The acquisition strengthens our ability to service the full spectrum of clients in Jersey and Guernsey, from corporates to high net worth individuals,’ says managing director
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NewsClear Group-owned Brokerbility acquires Gauntlet AR Network and Gauntlet Retail Brokers
Brokerbility says deal ’creates a powerful new partner for independent insurance brokers at every stage of their journey’
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NewsKonsileo appoints Lickens as new chair following Clear Group departure
’Having his deep market insights and intuition for culture and client excellence in broking really augments our board,’ says chief executive
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NewsHowden appoints new director of sponsorships
’Her promotion reflects her proven leadership, deep expertise and the impact she has made in our sponsorship activities across Howden,’ says group chief corporate affairs officer
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NewsLondon and International Insurance Brokers’ Association appoints seven directors
‘Their appointments mean we now have a breadth of representation that reflects the full range of firm types and sizes across our membership,’ says chief executive
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 19 to 23 January 2026
