Mid-market PE firm launches new broker platform with acquisition of Essex broker
’We are focused on value creation in the insurance broker market and want to work with intermediaries seeking an independent and entrepreneurial home,’ says investment director
Partners& acquires Hull-based property broker
’It’s not easy for a smaller broker to navigate the challenges in our market and continue to grow, but with the support from the wider Partners& business, I’m confident we can realise our ambitions,’ says founder
Gallagher announces new Bristol office MD as changes made to regional leadership team
’Making this key leadership appointment from within shows our commitment to career development and the talent we have in Gallagher,’ says leader
BSI appoints ex-Howden leader as new chief executive of international distribution
’His deep market relationships and strong leadership credentials will be invaluable as we continue to scale our specialty and wholesale distribution in markets outside of the US and recruit top talent to deliver more products to our rapidly increasing producer base,’ says chief executive
Jensten Group kicks off 2026 with trio of acquisitions
’These acquisitions represent another exciting step forward for Jensten Group,’ says chief executive
Towergate Employee Benefits latest business to adopt Everywhen brand
‘Becoming Everywhen symbolises the unifying of our people with a single brand, vision and purpose,’ says chief executive
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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
Major shake-up of employment law raises challenges for UK businesses
As the Employment Rights Act comes into force, the insurance sector is well placed to support policyholders in adapting to the required changes
Briefing: Neurodiversity could be insurance’s talent success story
The sector should make a bigger deal of its diversity and inclusion wins
The Big Question: What regulatory risks or opportunities would UKGI see under a Reform UK government?
Briefing: Overarching soft reinsurance market at 1/1 sets out insurer opportunities for 2026
Ryan Gill: Steering Bspoke ‘delicately’ through a broker service transformation
Top 50 Brokers: Consolidation of the consolidators sees top 10 brokers stay in situ for 2025
Ryan Gill: Steering Bspoke ‘delicately’ through a broker service transformation
With long-term investments coming to fruition, the MGA group’s recently appointed chief executive sets out how broker service improvements will promise a return to a five star rating and drive growth in 2026
Victoria Sutton: Howden’s claims director on bringing back leadership in the sector
‘There’s often a confusion in thinking that you need to be a manager to be a leader, but you don’t, you don’t necessarily need to be doing the management bit – you can just be a leader,’ says business performance director
Derek Coles: UGL Insurance’s chief executive talks ‘recalibrating’ after completing ‘three years in one’
’We’re like a chameleon, or a leopard that can change its spots – we can be different things to different markets and that’s what gives our business flexibility,’ chief executive tells Insurance Times
Graham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
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