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Stubben Edge acquires Citadel Insurance Company

2026-07-02T12:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘We are proving that legacy management can be highly secure, tech-first, and growth-oriented,’ says deputy chief executive

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News

SRG acquires specialist insurance intermediary

2026-07-02T11:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Its strong position in the medical and healthcare sectors, combined with its multichannel distribution model, makes it a highly complementary addition to SRG,’ says deputy chief executive

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US insurer agrees to acquire UK motorcycle broker

2026-07-02T10:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of 2026

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News

Markerstudy sells MGA arm as it sharpens focus on retail operation

2026-07-01T11:30:00+01:00By James Cowen

’By sharpening our focus on our core strengths, we are better positioned to invest in the areas that matter most to our customers and partners,’ says chief executive

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Saga triggers £10.5m contingent consideration payment from Ageas

2026-06-30T08:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’At this early stage of our partnership with Ageas, we are already seeing encouraging signs to support our long-term growth ambitions,’ says chief executive

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Photographer and musician-focused MGA launched by incubator

2026-06-25T11:00:00+01:00

’Its focus on embedded distribution and niche product design highlights the continued opportunity for innovation within the insurance market,’ says chief executive

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Aviva to rebrand acquired Lloyd’s syndicate

2026-06-19T06:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

‘We’ve already combined our teams and capabilities and are now seeing the benefits of trading as one platform,’ says chief executive

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News Analysis

Briefing: Roman generals, rusty swords and the likely broker re-independence agenda

2026-06-18T08:00:00+01:00By Toby Clegg

Toby Clegg dwells on some potentially indicative market chatter to ask whether the next M&A trend may not be further consolidation, but a surge in re-independence

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IT Interview

Steven Darrah: Really Honest on ‘changing the narrative around insurance’ transparency

2026-06-18T07:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

Following its May 2026 rebrand, the broker founder and chief executive says the business was ‘born out of a continued frustration with the insurance industry’ and has ‘jumped in with both feet’ to operate with transparency and accountability

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TBIG acquires majority stake in Barnet broker

2026-06-17T10:11:00+01:00By George McDade

‘We have ambitious plans for the future, including continued organic growth, investment in our people and the development of new opportunities,’ says managing director

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IT Interview

Ant Middle: How Ageas UK is standing out in a tough personal lines market

2026-06-17T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’For us, being a specialist, scaled player is where we can really stand out,’ says chief executive

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News

Australian broking group that recently expanded in UK gets buyout offer

2026-06-10T09:37:00+01:00By James Cowen

The firm said ’it intends to unanimously recommend that shareholders vote in favour of the potential transaction’

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JMG Group acquires commercial broker and MGA to boost south east presence

2026-06-08T13:24:00+01:00By James Cowen

’Our growth and success over the past nine years is down to the strength and commitment of our team,’ says managing director

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-06-05T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 1 to 5 June 2026

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New platform supporting UK brokers expanding across Europe launched

2026-06-04T09:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’We are seeing strong and sustained demand from UK brokers who are looking to expand into Europe, but want to do so in a way that is both compliant and commercially effective from the outset,’ says head of broker services

Mergers

News

Atec switches 140,000 policyholders to Addept in add-on insurance shakeup

2026-06-02T13:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

’The partnership promises significant mutual opportunity to grow, delivering new and responsive solutions to the needs of today’s brokers and their customers,’ says managing director

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JMG Group announces trio of acquisitions

2026-06-02T11:28:00+01:00By James Cowen

’These businesses share a commitment to looking after clients properly and building relationships that last,’ says chief executive

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WTW strengthens digital asset protection offering with acquisition

2026-06-02T09:09:00+01:00By James Cowen

’As digital assets continue to move further into the mainstream, demand for credible regulated protection solutions is increasing,’ says head

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Defaqto launches rebranded Market Pricing business

2026-06-01T10:30:00+01:00By George McDade

‘By aligning the business with the Defaqto brand, we are creating a clearer and more unified proposition for insurers seeking trusted insight,’ says director

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Admiral completes purchase of digital fleet insurance MGA

2026-06-01T09:59:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Combining Flock’s AI-powered platform with Admiral’s scale and expertise is something we have been hugely looking forward to,’ says chief executive

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