Michelle OReilly

Michelle O’Reilly: Looking over the add-on sector with a ‘lawyer’s eye’ from Alps

2026-08-03T07:00:00+01:00By

As brokers increasingly turn to add-on products to differentiate themselves in a soft market, a managing director sees an opportunity for growth via ‘expanding distribution, new business acquisition and product development’

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Add-on specialist MGA launches pothole product for brokers

2026-03-31T08:00:00+01:00By

’With the number of potholes continuing to rise across the UK, it’s more important than ever for vehicle owners to protect themselves against the rising cost of repairs,’ says managing director

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Renters’ Rights Act ‘turning point’ for landlord insurance risk exposure

2026-05-06T06:00:00+01:00By

’Reviewing tenancy structures, understanding how rent reviews will be assessed and making sure properties and insurance arrangements are fit for the new framework will be essential,’ says trading director

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Briefing: Should Intact make a move for Hiscox?

2026-07-30T09:00:00+01:00By

While the two firms might complement each other, news editor James Cowen looks at whether it would be the right move for Intact and Hiscox

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Briefing: Has the Insurance Act 2015 delivered for policyholders? A broker’s perspective

2026-07-29T08:00:00+01:00By

It is not wrong that insurers apply the act to protect themselves, but policyholders must have clarity on the reasons for major decisions