Articles by Rosie Simms
People Moves: 14 – 17 April 2025
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Policy Expert has “clear focus” on UK with plans to double the business
Personal lines specialist Policy Expert is targeting organic growth in the UK, with plans to double the business in the next three to five years, according to CEO Steve Hardy.
Radius Insurance MD sees “huge” opportunity to put “foot on the gas”
Philip Thorn, Radius Insurance Solutions managing director, is eyeing up the opportunities from being a true risk advisor and broker, as he highlights possibilities to lean into the wider group’s customer base.
Marshmallow raises $90m to grow product offering and international expansion
Fintech Marshmallow has raised $90m (£68m) of funding, a mixture of equity and debt, from Portage, BlackRock and Columbia Lake Partners to grow the business’ product offering and support plans for international expansion.
RSA confirms rebrand to Intact
RSA will rebrand and change its trading name to Intact Insurance by the end of 2025.
People Moves 7 – 11 April 2025
Keep up to date with the latest insurance industry personnel moves.
Allianz launches solar inspection service
Allianz Engineering has launched an inspection service for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, aimed at businesses and industrial sites.
Brokers appetite for AI growing but split on automated vs in person underwriting
More than four out of five brokers said they would be interested or very interested in enhancing their operations with digital or automated processes, an increase of 15% since 2022, according to research by Aviva.
Axa committed to regional PL market – intermediary director Matt Field
Matt Field, director of intermediary at Axa retail, has told Insurance Age the insurer is “committed” to the regional intermediary market, and is focusing on sustainable growth.
Clear buys London-based broker
Clear Group has added London-based broker Moore Robinson to its UK retail arm.
Covea returns to profit as GWP drops
Covea Insurance has reported profit after tax of £32.9m, swinging out of the red, for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Newbie News: Taurus Risk
Thomas Beckett, co-founder of Taurus Risk, tells Insurance Age how he started the business and how he aims to grow the broker and find its niche.
Biba launches MGA capacity guide
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide to help its members access the capacity of managing general agents, in response to member demand.
Ex-Zurich/RSA CEO Lewis appointed MGA chair
Managing general agent Arkel has appointed former Zurich and RSA CEO Steve Lewis as chairman, effective immediately.
FCA to consult on 2025/6 fees as it plans 2.2% hike for brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed it is proposing to raise broker fees by 2.2% as it outlined plans for its 2025-2026 work programme today.
Thomas Carroll expands into ‘underserved’ Bristol with new office
Thomas Carroll is set to open its first office in Bristol on 1 May, headed up by Thomas regional director Scott Levett.
Ex-Erskine Murray boss takes MGA NED role
The former Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers owner and CEO Tom Bartleet has been appointed to non-executive director at MGA Qlaims.
Blog: When will broker regulation be proportionate?
With regulation always on the tips of the insurance industry’s tongues when it comes to challenges in the market, Rosie Simms asks how much the FCA needs to do, or pull back from, to have a proportionate recipe for growth?
Partners& rebrands Scottish broker MacDonald Group
Scottish broker MacDonald Group is rebranding to Partners& following its acquisition in 2022.
Acorn boosts GWP by over 40% in 2024
Merseyside-based Acorn Group has reported gross written premiums soared 41% to record £742m in the financial year ending 31 December 2024.
Yutree outlines plans after MBO
Laura Hancock, managing director of Yutree Insurance has outlined plans for the future following a management buyout, including opening an office in Norwich.
People Moves: 31 March – 4 April 2025
Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Flood Re boosts education drive with academy launch
Flood Re has launched a dedicated online e-learning platform providing free training on the Flood Re scheme and the Build Back Better initiative.
Gallagher grows real estate practice with broker buy
Gallagher has purchased commercial insurance broker Bicroft Insurance Services, expanding the broking giant’s real estate practice.