Cornerstone Finance Group adds Atec Group-owned broker to its general insurance panel
’We look forward to building a long and profitable relationship and supporting brokers with general insurance on all of their finance journeys,’ says head
Two more brokers rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’Our presence in the UK is developing into a highly connected brand entity, with significant specialist knowledge led by a world-class team of experts,’ says UK chief executive
Digital assets specialist appoints cyber veteran as new broker director
’We’re excited to have him on board as we continue building the future of digital asset insurance,’ says co-founder and chief executive
Willis launches Markel-backed bloodstock insurance affinity proposition
‘We are delighted to launch the first fully embedded bloodstock solution, making insurance easy to access and quick to arrange,’ says the head of GB affinity
Insurer cites ‘increased Consumer Duty’ as it sells renewal rights to broker
’Regulatory requirements and increased Consumer Duty are making it more difficult for smaller independent companies to operate, consequently we felt it was time to pass the baton,’ says partner
Fantasy Football: Injuries? Send us a wildcard
As the season falls into a rhythm, early season injuries may require some tinkering from managers
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SME underinsurance is far from a small problem
SMEs and sole traders are a ‘significantly untapped market’, according to chief growth officer – however, the insurance sector must be more proactive when it comes to accident and health covers
Manifesto 2024: Biba calls for amendments to UK government Apprenticeship Levy
‘Some of these funding that is designed to be used for training that our country needs is not being used and widening the levy rules would help make that happen,’ says public affairs officer
UK insurance market over cyber ‘hurdle’
Brokers have been pivotal in the turn of the market but ‘much more work’ remains
In Focus: How should middle manager development into c-suite be prioritised and delivered?
With the industry’s war for talent often focused on attracting young, new talent into the marketplace, has specific training to fulfil c-suite succession vacuums by promoting middle managers fallen by the wayside? Industry professionals share their views…
Briefing: Insurance sector has ability to steer road safety
Best practice for safer driving has been a focus following the government’s proposed road reforms in August 2025 – the potential impact of rule changes on claims means the industry simply cannot be a passenger in these conversations
The Big Question: What impact could greenwashing have on insurance provision and management?
Is influencer insurance the next must-follow for protecting content creators?
Briefing: Why M&A can no longer be the default growth strategy
Michael Rea: How AssuredPartners deal will help grow Gallagher’s UK and Ireland arm
Michael Rea: How AssuredPartners deal will help grow Gallagher’s UK and Ireland arm
’It’s probably the biggest retail transaction we’ll have done in the UK, certainly in my time here in 10 years,’ says UK and Ireland chief executive
Benjamin Verlingue: Fourth generation leader emphasises ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ underpinning UK and European operations
Chairman and chief executive plans to ‘respect the legacy’ of familial past leaders while steering the broker’s strategy to double business size over the next three years
Alastair Swift: Willis cementing ‘deep specialty expertise’ as a ‘true differentiator’
’Others may be really interested in breadth, but we’re really interested in expertise and being leaders in our chosen fields,’ says broker’s head of specialties
Trey Norman: Love Islander returns to insurance with a bombshell on the talent gap
’I don’t think we’ve got that flagship person doing the real hard yards – going into schools, doing forums and Q&As,’ says commercial executive
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