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New end-to-end platform for MGAs launches

2026-03-18T07:00:00+00:00By

‘Anybody who works in the insurance industry will have experienced the frustration of having to work through multiple systems, requiring the same details to be added again and again,’ says founder

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MGA Rokstone announces three senior promotions

2026-03-17T12:28:00+00:00By

‘As we continue to grow and evolve at pace, the importance of strong underwriting and operational leadership is pivotal to our success,’ says global chief executive

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IUA launches Futures platform to support new London talent

2026-03-17T11:12:00+00:00By

‘We are looking to furnish people with the essential skills and professional networks they need to establish successful careers,’ says head

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MGA sector still in growth phase – Mike Keating

2026-03-17T08:00:00+00:00By

‘I think the level of service, innovation and entrepreneurship – the nature of the MGA market – continues to attract the right talent,’ says chief executive

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McGill and Partners announce deal with AIG on subscription market capacity

2026-03-17T07:00:00+00:00By

‘This collaboration has the potential to disrupt the dynamics of the subscription market,’ says chief executive

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Chaucer partners with cricket club

2026-03-16T15:00:00+00:00By

’This partnership is a great fit for us and we’re proud to support both the men’s and women’s teams as they continue to compete at the highest level,’ says chief executive

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FOS and FCA announce updates to redress system

2026-03-16T13:23:00+00:00By

‘The financial sector has changed significantly since the FOS was set up 25 years ago, which is why we are driving forward changes to transform the redress system,’ says interim chief ombudsman

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FCA deserves ‘credit’ for handling of recent MGA regulation decisions – Mike Keating

2026-03-16T11:23:00+00:00By

MGAA chief executive explains why the FCA deserves credit for the way it has handled recent messaging of new regulatory decisions

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-03-13T15:04:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 9 to 13 March 2026

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‘Centre of gravity’ of European M&A market shifting out of UK – FTI Consulting

2026-03-13T13:00:00+00:00By

‘As the UK and Irish markets reach a point of high saturation, the centre of gravity for European insurance M&A has decisively shifted toward continental Europe,’ says senior advisor

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News Analysis

‘Supply not being matched by demand’ as EV values fall 18% in year – Percayso Inform

2026-03-13T08:00:00+00:00By

With accurate vehicle valuations key to securing adequate motor cover, Insurance Times has analysed the performance of a cohort of vehicles of differing fuel types over the past year, to better understand the market trends shaping prices

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Aviva is not ‘knee jerking’ in reaction to ‘tough’ commercial lines market – Jason Storah

2026-03-13T07:00:00+00:00By

UKGI boss says that commercial lines rates are ‘down about 6% to 7%’, creating ‘tough trading conditions’ that ‘are going to continue through this year’

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Briefing: Trump Re shows insurance is strategic again

2026-03-12T09:00:00+00:00By

Insurance is playing a role within US president’s chess game with Iran, as Donald Trump introduces political risk cover for maritime trade venturing into the Persian Gulf. But what can the UK learn from this?

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Markel appoints new international chief information officer

2026-03-11T13:00:00+00:00By

‘His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our operational performance and provide brokers and clients with best-in-class service,’ says chief operations officer

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Backchat: March 2026

2026-03-11T11:00:00+00:00By

A sensational singing soiree, law firm partner delivers podcast, former loss adjuster turns author for claims-centric memoir and London market collaborates for industry linked fundraising. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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Wakam UK partners with broker to launch new motorcycle insurance product

2026-03-11T10:10:00+00:00By

‘Bikers have increasingly aired their frustrations that competition has been stifled,’ says managing director

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Opinion: Regional broker market poised to ‘outpace growth’ in London

2026-03-11T09:00:00+00:00By

More firms are planting their flags in the regional insurance market, providing a ‘beefed up’ footprint that supports a nearer to home relationship building model that is benefiting brokers

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Sophia Pilkington-Miksa: Inside ManyPets’ shift from external technology to in-house innovation

2026-03-11T08:00:00+00:00By

‘It’s never been easier to get ideas at low cost in front of customers and get feedback quickly,’ says chief product officer

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Sabre reports 4.9% profit growth despite GWP drop in latest results

2026-03-10T11:17:00+00:00By

‘I am very pleased that Sabre has continued its track record of delivering strong profits throughout the underwriting cycle,’ says chief executive

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Brokers aiming to use soft market to address property underinsurance – Aviva

2026-03-09T13:54:00+00:00By

‘Underinsurance is no longer just an oversight – it’s becoming an embedded behaviour,’ says director of innovation