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Daily Roundup: The stories making headlines today
From people moves to acquisitions, here are the stories making headlines on 2 November 2026
Coversure expands into medical cannabis sector with broker launch
’The medical cannabis market is a developing and increasingly sophisticated sector that requires specialist insurance expertise and an understanding of the unique challenges businesses face,’ says leader
Aviva reshuffles UK commercial lines leadership team after Martin exit
’We have a well-established strategy and real momentum and remain focused on delivering for our customers and brokers,’ says chief executive
David Martin exits Aviva to join PIB Group as chief executive
’I’m excited to now lead one of the most ambitious groups in the market,’ says appointee
Tokio Marine teams up with broker on ‘first’ humanoid robot cover
’The new cover is the first of its kind in the UK,’ says general manager
Former Co-op insurance boss joins John Lewis Money to lead broker push
’I’m delighted to be joining the team and look forward to building on what they’ve already achieved,’ says appointee
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Mark Thomas: The chief executive building a new model for SME insurance growth
Compare My Insurance chief executive Mark Thomas has built the broker around a digital-first model, targeting the underserved SME market while investing in technology, talent and data to support rapid expansion.
Commercial MGA launches SME real estate product on Bravo Network’s eTrade platform
’Our launch on Bravo Digital Trader is an exciting opportunity for us to deliver this same tried-and-true proposition to a broader cohort of brokers,’ says chief executive
Simply Business partners with Allianz to expand small business insurance offering
’Together, we’re making it simpler for SMEs to access protection that meets their needs as they grow and evolve,’ says director of digital trading
In Focus: Are HNW individuals becoming a more ‘popular target’ for cyber criminals?
’HNW individuals are particularly attractive to these criminals,’ says art and private client business director, who also stresses the importance of cyber cover
The Big Question: What would your asks to the government be for the upcoming Budget?
Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October, UK general insurance firms reveal what government priorities would be at the top of their agenda
Becky Morris: Centricity targets £1.25m without falling into soft market ‘dangerous game’
While the soft market proves challenging, this commercial broker owner remains ‘hungry’ for growth with a client-centric approach
John Toms: Claims, customers and his next chapter at Marsh
After more than three decades in the claims world, Marsh VP and senior claims consultant John Toms has handled everything from major fires and business interruption losses to theft and subsidence. But, for him, the job still comes down to being there when a client needs help
Sonia Habib: Kovrilo launch followed a decade of refusing to accept ‘a limit in the sky’
Almost nine months into launching a new MGA, the commercial director reflects on the opportunities that ‘come from being hungry, determined and not necessarily taking no for an answer’
Anne Bardsley: From Saturday filing clerk to south west growth leader
After a spell on the client side and a search for what she describes as a ‘unicorn’, Bardsley has returned to the UK broking market with a mission
Ellie Jackson: From ‘ditzy’ apprentice to ‘tenacious’ broker MD in five years – How thoughtful succession planning is unlocking new growth opportunities at Robert Gerrard
Kelly Madeley: Industry must ‘make insurance exciting’ to attract talent
Barry Reynolds: Verlingue London Markets ‘heavily focused’ on MGA market as it seeks specialist growth
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