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D&O, employee benefits and key man cover top list as brokers optimistic on growth
Brokers have ranked D&O, employee benefits and key man cover as the top areas most likely to grow in the coming 12 months as they expressed near unanimous optimism about their businesses and the sector.
Four main board switches at Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has made a series of changes to its main board as the incumbents’ tenures come to an end.
People Moves: 5 – 8 May 2026
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Biba 2026 Countdown: Hedron’s Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor, trading and distribution director at Hedron Network, loves the fact that the Biba Conference bucks the growing trend of remote interactions and looks forward to having a ‘breather’ at its network lunch on Wednesday.
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JMG scores hat-trick of deals in first M&A move of 2026
JMG Group has expanded its Midlands presence with Jukes Insurance Brokers, RP Lovatt and Nene Valley Insurance Practice as it struck its first deals of 2026, having been the most prolific buyer over the past two years.
Wakam shares MGA partnership growth plans
Wakam UK has detailed its plans for being a “strategic partner” with managing general agents as it seeks further growth in the sector.
SSP gears up for purchasing drive after restructure
SSP’s Martyn Mathews has been tasked with spending money on M&A, as the software provider has restructured with Mathews leading its UK and Ireland business.
Biba 2026 Countdown: Bspoke’s Kieran Molloy
Kieran Molloy, underwriting manager at Bspoke, believes the spontaneous Biba meetings are often the most valuable and describes the perfect insurance all-rounder as someone with a never-say-die attitude who can win when everything is stacked against them.
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Interview: Hiscox UK CEO Jon Dye on plans to create a ‘bigger and better specialist’ insurer
Having joined in 2022 as UK CEO, Jon Dye has certainly made a mark in terms of the Hiscox retail arm’s results and recruitment. Jonathan Swift asks him how he plans to maintain an upward trajectory against the backdrop of a soft market and economic uncertainty.
Broking Success: From undesirable to undeniable – Matt McCall, Raw Material Cover
Raw Material Cover founder and CEO Matt McCall describes his journey with his specialist waste and recycling broker as a Cinderella story. He speaks to Jonathan Swift about being invited to the ball at Lloyd’s and the plans for wholesale and international expansion.
Blog: It felt quiet out there in broker M&A, but was it really?
In the wake of Gallagher announcing its takeover of fellow Top 100 UK broker Bridge, Emmanuel Kenning looks at the level of M&A activity in the first quarter of this year.
Regional Review: Channel Islands – small but strong
For a small jurisdiction, the Channel Islands have a strong broker market, according to regional experts, as large names have made acquisitions with capacity, appetite and recruitment key issues.
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