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Case complexity and Consumer Duty transforming accident and health claims management – Gallagher Bassett
A legislative year in review – Arag
UK insurance consolidation raises questions over pricing power – Pearson Ham
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Everywhen general insurance businesses begin trading under new name
’This launch is about clarity and confidence, bringing our clients and people together under one clear and inspiring identity,’ says chief executive
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 5 to 11 September 2025.
Ardonagh-owned broker appoints new London chief executive
’He brings deep expertise, proven leadership and an unmatched track record,’ says president
Ardonagh completes major $2.5bn equity investment
’With such strong financial backing, Ardonagh has unparalleled empowerment to capitalise on future growth opportunities and deliver value,’ says chief executive
Biba 2025: Ardonagh Advisory officially rebrands
’Now’s the time to give that a cohesive and meaningful identity we can all stand behind and be proud of,’ says chief executive
Ex-Ardonagh Specialty M&A leader joins Atec Group
’I’m delighted that we continue to attract this calibre of young talent to the group,’ says chief executive
Revealed – the best and worst gender pay gaps at UK brokers
Insurance Times reveals the gender pay gaps at the biggest brokers listed within its annual Top 50 Brokers report
Why 2024 was a transformational year for UK M&A
The insurer and broker sectors both recorded standout acquisition volume and values last year – however, industry experts do not see the same trends for 2025, with January providing the lowest monthly M&A completion figure since 2017
Acquisitive brokers facing M&A supply shortages
As the supply of sizeable UK commercial brokerages is dramatically shrinking, acquisitors are being forced to seek targets overseas, or look at MGAs and wholesale brokers.
Broker networks ramp up distribution focus
’The ability to gain distribution benefits is a major driver for brokers joining networks,’ says director of policy and public affairs
Rachel Longbottom: Industry must ‘get better at spotting potential’ differently to retain diverse talent
Scott Bennett: Broker network growing despite challenge of M&A activity
Briefing: Is mid-market consolidation coming to an end?
Phil Bayles: Ardonagh Advisory to use ‘regular drumbeat’ of M&A to add ‘more strings to our bow’
Rachel Longbottom: Industry must ‘get better at spotting potential’ differently to retain diverse talent
Head of service performance and innovation says the insurance sector must be ‘more vocal’ about its diversity projects, however the nuances of hybrid working still need to ‘iron themselves out’
Scott Bennett: Broker network growing despite challenge of M&A activity
Managing director says The Ardonagh Group-owned network business has to ‘pedal hard to stand still’ in terms of maintaining member numbers amid broker consolidation landscape
Phil Bayles: Ardonagh Advisory to use ‘regular drumbeat’ of M&A to add ‘more strings to our bow’
Chief commercial officer reveals that the intermediary organisation is aiming to complete 12 acquisitions in 2023, with plenty of transactions closing in Q1 and Q2
Jaime Swindle: Effective trading versus efficiency will be a broker focus this year
As broking networks help their members combat the current climate’s challenges, the Covid-19 pandemic admittedly hasn’t been all bad, resulting in ‘a more forward-thinking industry’ says networks MD
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