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Top 100 UK brokers report ‘crazy’ commercial rate reductions up to 50%
A number of Top 100 UK brokers have seen “crazy” rate reductions of between 40% and 50%, with savings in the hundreds of thousands of pounds during the ongoing competitive soft market, Insurance Age can reveal.
PremFina tracked towards profit in 2025 with operating losses down almost a third
PremFina cut its operating losses last year, as the business headed towards the previously promised profitable trading status in 2026.
How premium finance can support every insurance broker conversation
For many businesses, the insurance conversation has evolved from finding the right cover, at the right level for the right price to include a discussion about how to pay for it. That is something brokers should be considering – especially given the state of the UK economy, argues Owen Thomas, chief sales officer at Premium Credit.
Building better brokerages – leadership, talent and technology
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Building a successful brokerage today requires far more than organic growth. From attracting talent and embracing new technology to developing culture and productivity, Rachel Gordon delves into this topic ahead of an Expo panel session next week.
MGA Arkel extends AmTrust capacity to £380m
Specialist non-standard managing general agent Arkel has secured £380m in delegated authority capacity from AmTrust, extending the binder to 2031.
Wakam UK reassures as European arm restricts activity
Capacity backer of brokers and managing general agents Wakam UK has confirmed it is “absolutely not” affected as the European arm addresses issues from the French regulator.
Saga broking business improves profit as it strikes deal with Allianz on pet insurance
Saga’s broking business has reported profit before tax improved to £15.9m (H1 2025: £9.1m) in the first half of 2026 on reduced gross written premiums of £266.4m (H1 2025: £279.7m).
Growing FCA attestation appetite a warning for brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority has increased the level of attestation requests dished out to insurance firms in recent years, and the serious regulatory tool is one brokers need to keep a keen eye on according to compliance specialists.
Renovation Underwriting’s James Guthrie on helping brokers stay ahead of insurance gaps
Broker Expo attendee James Guthrie, head of broker engagement at Renovation Underwriting, explains why it is important for brokers to have conversations around renovation projects early to identify insurance gaps before they become an issue.
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Specialist advice, specialist value – creating a competitive advantage through expertise
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: As clients become more diverse and risks more complex, specialist knowledge is becoming one of the industry’s greatest differentiators. Rachel Gordon argues fortune favours the niche players ahead of an Expo panel session next week.
The new shape of broking – consolidation, investment and the next generation of broker businesses
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: New ownership models, private investment and entrepreneurial broker groups are creating different opportunities for firms to grow while maintaining their identity. Ahead of the Expo panel session next week Rachel Gordon explores this topic.
Broking Success: Quote Detective CEO – and detective chief superintendent – David Harlow
David Harlow, the co-founder of Wales-headquartered broker Quote Detective, part of fintech PH Innovate Group, reveals the plans to grow the business at pace in the next 18 months with a new MGA arm while sticking to its mantra of serving customers in underserved motor markets.
Beyond the balance sheet – what makes a great brokerage today?
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Financial performance remains critical, but today’s most successful brokerages are increasingly defined by far more than turnover alone. Saxon East investigates this topic ahead of a panel session at the event.
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How premium finance can support every insurance broker conversation
Renovation Underwriting’s James Guthrie on helping brokers stay ahead of insurance gaps
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Beazley’s Sam Franks on helping businesses navigate an era of converging risks
Ageas’ Claire Green on why listening, innovation and partnership matter more than ever
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Q&A: Jon Whiteley, director, insurance M&A at Capital & Trust
