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Broker stress levels at an all-time high
One broker commented their stress levels would be improved by ’an end to the constant pressure and deadlines from the FCA to complete endless forms and returns’
Willis deepens partnership with insurtech to elevate client insights
’We want our clients to be as informed about risk and the insurance marketplace as possible,’ says head
Bridge-owned broker makes senior hire to head new division
’His deep knowledge of the construction market and proven ability to drive growth will be instrumental in establishing this new division,’ says chief executive
Revealed: The 2025 Insurance Times Awards finalists
The awards are designed to recognise the best and brightest in UK general insurance
Agriculture broker plants new seeds for growth with launch of high net worth arm
The division forms part of its plan double in size within the next five years
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 29 September to 3 October 2025.
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The definitive ranking of the UK’s top general insurance brokers for 2023 – but where has your firm placed?
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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
Briefing: How UKGI should respond as AI becomes more popular with consumers
Relevant research finds that the number of customers who are comfortable with artificial intelligence deciding their policy price without human intervention rose from 31% in 2024 to 37% in 2025
Briefing: Protection gap warning poses real questions for UKGI
Although some regulators and clients may question the role of insurance brokers, trade organisation emphasises that ‘specialty brokers are the connective tissue of the global insurance market’
Rob Organ: Jensten Group ‘not asleep at the wheel’ over M&A and what’s next after Bain deal
Briefing: The one thing corporates can do to positively impact DEI in 2026
Top earning schemes deliver brokers reliable commission growth
TechTalk: Walking the tightrope – the risks and rewards of tackling legacy tech
In Focus: Should insurers give brokers more ownership of coverage points when eTrading?
Richard Dudley: Reinsurance sector starting to showcase ‘a greater willingness to be innovative’
Briefing: Why MGAs should be brokers’ best friends
Opinion: Are micro firms buying commercial covers like a personal lines customer?
Richard Dudley: Reinsurance sector starting to showcase ‘a greater willingness to be innovative’
Alongside data usage developing reinsurance delivery, chief broking officer believes ‘a real crossover’ is ‘happening between insurers and reinsurers’
Mandy Hunt: The leader steering Clear Group’s MGA ambitions from ‘outside my comfort zone’
The broker and insurer alumnus is now firmly in the MGA market, with big plans around post-acquisition rebranding and new business incubation set to be delivered in the next 12 months
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
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