Commercial Lines

Biba Manifesto 2026: Trade body seeks new Financial Services Bill

2026-01-15T10:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘It’s not easy asking for a bill that isn’t in the King’s speech, that’s quite a challenge, but we just think it’s a necessity if we’re going to actually make these changes happen,’ says broker body chief executive

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Schemes brokers enjoy commission growth after strong year for large schemes

2026-01-15T08:00:00+00:00By George McDade

Many large schemes saw solid growth in the second half of 2025, increasing net commission earnings for brokers and strengthening hopes for continued growth in the coming year

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Markel eyes UK life sciences growth with new combined proposition

2026-01-13T13:10:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Life Science Combined is a key addition to our proposition suite. It will enable us to grow our presence in the sector and support our ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond,’ says managing director

News Analysis

UK regulation driving commercial insurance away from London, Zurich tells Lords

2026-01-09T08:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Some providers are exiting the market because the regulation is too prescriptive and difficult,’ says chief compliance officer

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Addept Insurance appoints new head of claims operations

2026-01-08T14:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’It is an exciting time to join the team and help to shape the claims operations, ensuring they continue to deliver as we see future product and client growth,’ says appointee

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New specialty trade MGA launched by Blenheim Partnerships

2026-01-07T07:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘Under the Blenheim banner, we have a first-class and nimble team with the freedom to innovate and underwrite,’ says incoming chief executive

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MGA targets PI expansion as new long-term capacity deal agreed

2026-01-06T12:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

’This agreement represents a major milestone,’ says chief executive

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Axa veteran retires after two and a half decades at insurer

2026-01-05T12:04:00+00:00By George McDade

‘His foresight, expertise and experience has touched so many areas of our commercial business and the wider industry and he’ll be greatly missed,’ says chief executive

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‘Surging capacity’ and new entrants to keep London market competitive in 2026 – Amwins

2025-12-23T11:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘Some sectors are experiencing meaningful softening, while others still face pressure from loss trends, inflation and evolving exposures,’ says chief executive