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Intact on a “great trajectory” as it continues product migration – Grosscurth
Tovah Grosscurth, Intact UK commercial lines MD, has updated on the insurer’s migration of products and how it is the “one to watch” in its drive for top spot.
CEO Needs leaves Applied Europe a year after Epic pullout
Tom Needs is set to leave his Applied Systems Europe CEO role less than a year after the software house announced it would be pulling its Epic offering from the UK.
Blog: An insurance take on why ‘Spygate’ is as much about governance as it is football
The news has been abuzz with the Southampton FC ‘Spygate’ scandal over the last week. James Yorke offers his perspective on the compliance issues at play through an insurance lens.
New MGA claims travel insurance ‘first’ for broker market
Managing general agent Etc. Insurance has launched using Open GI’s technology with the pair claiming the offering brings “fully integrated travel insurance to the UK broker market for the first time”.
Axa’s Jon Walker on consistency for brokers in new role
Having been made CEO of newly created Axa Insurance UK in March, Jon Walker sets out his approach to the role and what the provider is doing for brokers.
Ex-Aon/PIB leader named Kingfisher managing director
Kingfisher Insurance has promoted Gareth Butler to become its new managing director.
Alan Boswell rated top broker for online visibility and reputation
Alan Boswell has been ranked the broker with the best online visibility and public reputation according to a new report.
Canopius seeks to ‘bridge the gap’ with new cyber triggered spoilage cover for perishable stock
Canopius Group has launched a cyber-triggered spoilage cover designed to protect businesses when a cyber incident renders their perishable stock unsellable.
FCA warns young drivers not to be left on the roadside by ghost brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned 17-25 year olds on ghost broking scams as research finds half of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps.
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Markerstudy to sell MGA business with CUO Humphreys poised to exit
Markerstudy Group is set to sell its managing general agent arm to the parent company of insurer Tradex as it focuses on broking, Insurance Age has learned.
Analysis: Does Intact’s investment in UKGI signal a new era of insurer broker buys?
In 2025 the parent company of Top 100 UK broker Adler Fairways secured financial backing from Intact Financial Corporation. Insurer investments in brokers are nothing new, but the trend over the last decade has been divestments which raise the big question: Does Intact’s move represent a one off or start of something wider? Saxon East investigates.
UK a key focus for US consolidator Doxa over next three to five years
The UK will be a focus area for US distribution consolidator Doxa for the next three to five years following the Eaton Gate deal, with sights set on growing the products range, team builds and strategic tuck-in acquisitions.
Analysis: Are employee benefits the new diversification frontier for GI brokers?
This year, Top 100 UK brokers Jensten, Lloyd & Whyte and Clear have all joined amii, a trade body representing intermediaries advising on health insurance, protection and wellbeing services, while others have acquired in this space. Sam Barrett looks at why firms more closely associated with general insurance broking are branching out to capitalise on opportunities in the employee benefits market.
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