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Callum Beaton began his year-long term as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute on 1 January while Debbie Mitchell started as deputy president for 2026

Joanne Sykes, divisional director - broker at Markel UK, predicts an escalation in demand for cyber risk and ransomware cover, whilst singing the praises of

Ashley Dickson, managing director of Dickson Group, explains why he never turns his phone off and how he used his family’s motorsport experience to create a

Minority Broker Partnerships has bought a minority stake in East Grinstead-based Sturdy Edwards (Insurance Brokers).

Xavier Laurent has promised consistency will be key for Covea UK as he takes over the CEO role, with the insurer looking to leverage its current product set -

Insurance experts in Cardiff outline the diversifying businesses in the media and sporting hub city, and highlight the competitive nature of the market with one

Dec 11, 2025 - Rates decrease with age, and the gender gap closes; the difference between a 16-year-old male and female is $788 a year; at 40 it's only $1.

Jan 10, 2025 - Learn if your auto insurance rate drops when you turn 25, why your rate might not change and how age affects your car insurance premium.

Jensten picked up a bill of £75.73m for four acquisitions in its final full year under Livingbridge’s ownership.

Managing general agent Rokstone has launched a cyber division, recruiting Debbie Hobbs who will join in 2026 following completion of her notice period.

Specialist personal lines MGA Uris Group has acquired Lutine Assurance Services from Ardonagh Group as it looks to diversify its offering for brokers.

Ex-Kentro [formerly Nexus Underwriting] founder and CEO Colin Thompson has launched joint venture Sodalis Capital with Alliant and BP Marsh backing.

Soft markets demand sharper thinking to avoid a false sense of security and complacency, argues John Dunn, managing director of distribution and market

Stephen Muir, head of marketing, explains how C-Quence delivered efficiency and scale for a leading UK broker with its digital Master Programme technology.

While it is business as usual for ERS brokers and clients following the acquisition of parent IQUW by Starr this week, managing director Martin Hall is already

BG Insurance, part of Well Dunn Group, is looking to become the number one driving instructor broker, as it targets double digit GWP, according to Uwais Patel,

Open GI CEO Simon Badley has promised insurers it will make its brokers easier to deal with and more efficient to attract further providers onto its panel.

Kingfisher has named Richard Miller as head of private clients and specialist motor trade.

Digital managing general agent Ripe has bought holiday homes insurance specialist Schofields, marking its entrance into the sector.

Follow the latest personnel moves in insurance.

The Financial Ombudsman Service has opened a consultation on raising its compulsory levy from £70m to £86m in 2026/27 having kept it flat for two years.

Around one in four SMEs are believed to have been underinsured for the past 12 months, according to research by Premium Credit.

Staysure has launched into the Republic of Ireland, bringing its portfolio of travel insurance products to the market.

Howden has agreed to acquire the insurance services from the Church of Scotland, following a strategic review of its insurance provision.

Zurich’s head of engineering, Iain Brumpton, highlights the impact of its engineers finding 400,000 faults a year in the “best job nobody’s heard of”,...

Hood Group CEO Simon Hood has stepped down, with Gary Duggan taking over as interim executive chairman, Insurance Age can reveal.

Specialist insurance provider CFC has unveiled a new tool it claims will help make cyber insurance more appealing to a broker’s SME clients.

Energy retrofits are widening the underinsurance gap - and brokers have a role to play in closing it, asserts Sharon Masters, surveyor and technical lead at

Insurance industry veteran Cathryn Riley has been recognised by King Charles III in the 2026 New Years Honours List.

Leeds-headquartered broker W Denis kept pre-tax profits at £1.55m in the year ended 30 June 2025 despite turnover slipping 13.1%.

Partners& has reported a pre-tax deficit of £55,954 for the financial year to March 2024, as it slashed losses again.

At a recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Age in partnership with Eaton Gate, leading brokers examined how digitalisation, e-trading and MGAs are reshaping SME

Covea has partnered with Premium Credit in a multi-year agreement, outsourcing its premium finance offering.

Lloyd’s has launched an investigation into former CEO John Neal looking into an alleged workplace affair.

Find your age in our 2025 average term life insurance rate chart to get an idea of your monthly cost.

Jan 7, 2026 - Bankrate explores how your age impacts how much you pay for car insurance.

The insurance industry went through the last calendar year without being hit with any financial penalties by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer at Allianz UK, prays for a more balanced approach to regulation that enables and encourages great conduct and customer

Ahead of the 2025 British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference, Andy Talbot, director of broker, ATE & marketing, tells Insurance Age about the...

Simon England, founder and managing director of ALA Insurance, explains how the broker got through the FCA GAP insurance sales freeze last year, and eyes

Aligning risks properly with the appetite of insurers and MGAs is key to maximising the effort and time brokers spend with their placement strategies. Edward

Accelerant-backed MGA incubator Mission is looking to almost double the number of UK/EU firms under its auspices to 15 by the end of 2026, according to CEO Ross

Coalition has found nearly three-quarters of UK SMEs have been affected by a cyber incident in the last five years.

The Insurance Fraud Bureau has named Scott Clayton, head of claims fraud for Zurich, as chair, stepping into the role on 1 January 2026.

Partners& has purchased two businesses, specialist trade credit and surety bond broker Avenue Insurance Partners and B2B debt recovery business Ko-bolt

The Association of British Insurers has revealed the value of detected fraudulent general insurance claims hit £1.16bn in 2024, up 2% from the previous year

Oct 28, 2025 - The average cost of life insurance depends on the policy type, coverage and your age and gender. At 25, the average rate for a 20-year-term, $500,000 policy is...

Site visits remain an integral part of the fabric of property insurance. But remote reviews of buildings sums insured are also effective and with surprisingly

A gathering of experts at Pool Re’s annual Market Event has called for the reinstatement of terrorism cover as a standard feature of commercial property

Partners& has acquired 3 Dimensional Insurance, marking its entrance into the Lloyd’s market, in its second deal of the week.

An expert panel discuss how brokers can build sustainable growth with stability, precision and data-sharing

Start-up specialist broker Taurus Risk Management has appointed former Stackhouse Poland co-owner James Agnew as chairman.

The UK Broker Awards are the leading platform for national recognition within the insurance broker market, and the ideal way to show your peers, clients and...

Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, we caught up with all the winners. Today, we feature the Race Equality Champion, Maxine

The Financial Conduct Authority commissioned two skilled person reports in the insurance sector during the second quarter of 2025/26, following on from one in

On Wednesday afternoon, after weeks of speculation (and an unprecedented early leak by the Office for Budget Responsibility), the Chancellor finally revealed

Addept Insurance Services has launched a dedicated rent guarantee and legal expenses insurance product for landlords and local authorities providing social