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Rising Edge Makes Three New Appointments
Rising Edge makes three new appointments
14th September 2026
Bridgepoint invests in VIPR to accelerate next phase of growth
Bridgepoint invests in VIPR to accelerate next phase of growth
8th September 2026
Purbeck Insurance Services Takes Personal Guarantee Insurance to Canada
Purbeck Insurance Services Takes Personal Guarantee Insurance to Canada
4th September 2026
Simply Business and Premium Credit renew premium finance partnership
Simply Business and Premium Credit renew premium finance partnership
4th September 2026
MGAA Annual Report highlights growing influence as MGA sector continues to evolve
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) today releases its 2026 Annual Report, highlighting a year of increased regulatory engagement, strong member participation and continued growth across the MGA community.
27th August 2026
Pen Underwriting reinforces long-term thatch and personal leisure commitment with new Hadron partnership
Pen Underwriting reinforces long-term thatch and personal leisure commitment with new Hadron partnership
25th August 2026
Ignite Specialty Risk establishes Australian operations and appoints Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury as Head of Australian Operations
Ignite Specialty Risk establishes Australian operations and appoints Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury as Head of Australian Operations
11th August 2026
LexisNexis® Insurance Demand Meter U.K. Reveals Lowest Motor Insurance Switching Levels Since 2023 as Vehicle Values Continue to Fall
LexisNexis® Insurance Demand Meter U.K. Reveals Lowest Motor Insurance Switching Levels Since 2023 as Vehicle Values Continue to Fall
11th August 2026
MGAA reaches landmark 500-member milestone with Pinpoint UK joining the association
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has reached a landmark milestone after welcoming Pinpoint UK as its 500th member, marking another significant chapter in the association's growth and underlining the increasing importance of the delegated authority sector within the UK insurance market.
5th August 2026
NBS Halves Underwriting Time and Reviews 25-40% More Submissions a Day with Heron
NBS Halves Underwriting Time and Reviews 25-40% More Submissions a Day with Heron
31st July 2026
Optio Welcomes Cinven and La Caisse as New Majority Shareholders
Optio welcomes Cinven and La Caisse as new majority shareholders
30th July 2026
QX Global Group Appoints Vijay Pahuja as Group Chief Executive Officer
QX Global Group Appoints Vijay Pahuja as Group Chief Executive Officer
28th July 2026
MGAA appoints Padda Consulting as UK Compliance and Regulatory Partner
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the representative body for managing general agents in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, has appointed Padda Consulting as its new UK Compliance and Regulatory Partner. The partnership will officially commence on 1 September 2026.
28th July 2026
Optalitix unlocks AI-powered underwriting with natural-language access to pricing systems
Optalitix unlocks AI-powered underwriting with natural-language access to pricing systems
15th July 2026
Lumara Appoints Motor Trade Specialist, Jason Hartard
Lumara appoints motor trade specialist, Jason Hartard
14th July 2026
Equipsme wins BIA Awards for Best Employee Benefits Insurer of the Year and Best Insurance Employer SME
Equipsme wins BIA Awards for Best Employee Benefits Insurer of the Year and Best Insurance Employer SME
9th July 2026
MGAA Award 2026 Winners Revealed: Celebrating Innovation and Resilience in a Soft Market
8 July 2026, London – The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious MGAA Awards 2026, revealed at the MGAA Conference on 7 July 2026. The MGAA Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of MGAA members across the insurance market, providing a platform to recognise innovation, leadership and initiatives...
8th July 2026
Kovrilo enhances SME offering with cyber and electrical breakdown cover
Kovrilo enhances SME offering with cyber and electrical breakdown cover
6th July 2026
Tim Smyth Appointed Chairman of the MGAA as Charles Manchester Steps Down After Ten Years
1 July 2026, London - The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA), the representative body for Managing General Agents in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, has announced the appointment of Tim Smyth, Chair at Bspoke Group, as its new Chairman. Tim succeeds Charles Manchester, who steps down following ten years as Chairman of the MGAA. The appointment was formally approved by the MGAA Board and takes effect following the MGAA Annual Conference.
1st July 2026
Euna expands healthcare underwriting team as private medical market grows
Euna expands healthcare underwriting team as private medical market grows
30th June 2026
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Data Intelligence Set to Transform U.K. Motor Claims
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Data Intelligence Set to Transform U.K. Motor Claims
24th June 2026
Purbeck Takes Top Claims Award for Proactive Support of SME Directors
Proactive claims model has helped 75% of financially distressed SMEs avoid making a claim London, June 2026 — Purbeck Insurance Services, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance for SME directors, has won the MGA of the Year award at the Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2026, one of the most competitive and prestigious...
18th June 2026
Chromatic: From Hidden Gem to Hi-Vis Leader
Chromatic is using the iconic yellow hi-vis vest to illuminate the expertise of Liberty Speciality Markets, a leader in commercial insurance. London, 8 June 2026: Insurance giant Liberty Specialty Markets has launched “High Visibility Coverage” – an integrated campaign with concept and creative...
10th June 2026
Premium Credit: Insurance Customers Borrowing More To Cover Premiums
Consumer insurance customers are borrowing more to cover their premiums as cost of living pressures continue to bite, new research1 from the UK’s leading premium finance company, Premium Credit, shows.
2nd June 2026
Hadron Appoints Liesel Carvajal as Group General Counsel and Ed McGough as Chief Information Officer
Executive Appointments Reflect Hadron’s Disciplined Growth Strategy and Continued Investment in Global Platform Expansion
21st May 2026
Majesco Launches MGA Model Office for P&C CoreConnect, Delivering an Innovative, Production-Ready, On-Demand MGA System
Majesco Launches MGA Model Office for P&C CoreConnect, Delivering an Innovative, Production-Ready, On-Demand MGA System Purpose-built for MGAs to accelerate speed-to-market with instant deployment Majesco, the insurance industry’s foremost innovator in cloud-native, AI-driven software, today announced the launch of the Majesco P&C CoreConnect’s MGA Model Office, an innovative, fully pre-configured MGA system that is production-ready,...
19th May 2026
SSP plans organisational restructure to accelerate growth and innovation across global insurance market
SSP plans organisational restructure to accelerate growth and innovation across global insurance market New UK and Ireland business to support insurers, brokers and MGAs 8 May 2026: Following a period of significant growth, SSP, the software provider to the global insurance market, has announced plans for an organisational restructure designed to streamline how it...
8th May 2026
Wakam UK Highlights Evolving Market Dynamics as MGAs Prepare for the Next Wave of Growth
The UK delegated authority market is entering a period of change, driven by technology, actuarial insight and niche underwriting expertise.
6th May 2026
Glemham Underwriting Appoints New Lead Farm Underwriter
Glemham Underwriting, is pleased to welcome Sophie Dunkerley to lead the continued development of its farm insurance scheme. Sophie brings extensive experience in the insurance industry, having spent much of her career in the London Market specialising in agricultural risks, along with a background rooted in farming and livestock, giving her a practical understanding of the risks faced by rural businesses.
15th April 2026
Ripe joins MGAA as it continues growth across specialist markets
Ripe joins MGAA as it continues growth across specialist markets
9th April 2026
Small business stress pushed to breaking point as Purbeck backs mental health support for SME owners
Small business stress pushed to breaking point as Purbeck backs mental health support for SME owners
2nd April 2026
Equipsme joins the Managing General Agents’ Association
Equipsme joins the Managing General Agents Association
31st March 2026
Rising Edge Appoints Doug Robare Chief Underwriting Officer
Rising Edge Makes Key Senior Appointment to Accelerates Tech and Data Led Expansion into New Lines
30th March 2026
Synectics Solutions publishes new insight report: Ghost broking victims up 93%, with two thirds exploited in further fraud
Synectics Solutions - New insight report: Ghost broking victims up 93%, with two thirds exploited in further fraud
19th March 2026
Polaris’ 2025 Results Press Release
Polaris reports three new MGAs trading via imarket and AI mobilisation for ProductWriter rating engine.
11th March 2026
VIPR Announces Strategic Engagement with Aon to Transform Delegated Authority Operations
VIPR Solutions, a leading provider of Delegated Authority technology, has announced a multi-year engagement with Aon plc (NYSE: AON) to automate and enhance delegated authority operations across Aon's global reinsurance platform.
10th March 2026
MGAA Highlights Growing Counterparty Risk Pressures as Governance Expectations Intensify Across the MGA Market
London, UK, 10 March 2026 – The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has welcomed the launch of REG Risk 365 by REG Technologies, a new module within the REG Network designed to strengthen counterparty governance across the distribution chain. The launch comes as risk across the insurance market becomes increasingly complex and fast-moving. Geopolitical...
10th March 2026
VirtusLab joins the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA)
VirtusLab, a professional software engineering and consulting services company specialising in Data Foundation and AI Enablement for insurance, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) as a Supplier Member.
6th March 2026
Millions of Potential Cyber Insurance Customers Already Compromised, New Data Reveals, as Cyber Distribution Gap Widens
DynaRisk launches intelligence capability that shows prospective distributors exactly how many of their customers are already at risk, turning cyber from a hard sell into an obvious priority
6th March 2026
New MGA Elitium launches, providing cover to manufacturing businesses and unoccupied properties
New MGA Elitium launches, providing cover to manufacturing businesses and unoccupied properties
26th February 2026
Charles Taylor Assistance extends international reach with 20% new business growth
Charles Taylor Assistance extends international reach with 20% new business growth
25th February 2026
HSB UK & Ireland appoints Director of Strategic Partnerships
HSB (UK & Ireland) appoints Sunita Poll as Director of Strategic Partnerships
18th February 2026
MGAA Relaunches Enhanced Programme of Learning & Insights to Support a Rapidly Evolving MGA Market
London, UK 16 February 2026 – The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has announced the relaunch of its Programme of Learning & Insights, redesigned to deliver greater value for members and to further strengthen expertise across the delegated authority market. As the MGA landscape continues to evolve, so too do the demands placed on...
16th February 2026
Purbeck Insurance Services marks National Apprenticeship Week with launch of new insurance apprenticeship scheme
Purbeck Insurance Services marks National Apprenticeship Week with launch of new insurance apprenticeship scheme
13th February 2026
Zing365 appoints John Nutter as Training Development Director
Zing365 appoints John Nutter as Training Development Director
3rd February 2026
MGA Kovrilo launches to provide modular cover for SMEs
Kovrilo, an MGA incubated by Mission that provides bespoke, modular commercial cover for UK SMEs, announced its launch.
2nd February 2026
Prestige Underwriting expands HNW offering with new Contents and Collections product
Prestige Underwriting has expanded its Non-Standard Home product portfolio with the launch of a new High Net Worth (HNW) Contents and Collections insurance solution, underwritten by a specialist Lloyd’s insurer. The product responds directly to broker feedback highlighting a gap in the HNW insurance market for flexible, high-limit cover for valuable collections and possessions. It...
16th January 2026
OneBefore partners with CoverCubed to provide income protection cover to SMEs and sole traders
OneBefore partners with CoverCubed to provide income protection cover to SMEs and sole traders
15th January 2026
Altea Insurance expands underwriting team with appointment of Chloe Archer
Altea Insurance expands underwriting team with appointment of Chloe Archer
14th January 2026
Purbeck Insurance Services launches Guernsey reinsurance subsidiary
Purbeck Insurance Services launches Guernsey reinsurance subsidiary
14th January 2026
Charles Taylor Assistance staff are prepared for influx of winter sports travel insurance claims
Charles Taylor Assistance staff are prepared for influx of winter sports travel insurance claims
6th January 2026
Weightmans announce appointment of Caroline Johnson as Claims Director and Executive Board Member
Weightmans announce appointment of Caroline Johnson as Claims Director and Executive Board Member
6th January 2026
LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter U.K. Reveals Vehicle Age Increases While Value Falls
LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter U.K. Reveals Vehicle Age Increases While Value Falls
17th December 2025
Multi-line MGA Euna announces brand refresh
Euna, the multi-line MGA supported by Mission, has today revealed a refreshed visual identity, designed to improve clarity and recognition around the MGA’s brand and its proposition.
10th December 2025
Scrub AI scoops two Gold awards at the Insurance Times Awards 2025
Scrub AI scoops two Gold awards at the Insurance Times Awards 2025
10th December 2025
Purbeck Insurance Services Wins Big at the Insurance Times Awards
Purbeck Insurance Services Wins Big at the Insurance Times Awards
5th December 2025
As Flood Risk Escalates, LexisNexis Risk Solutions Delivers Additional Clarity on Climate Change Scenarios Over the Next 75 Years
As Flood Risk Escalates, LexisNexis Risk Solutions Delivers Additional Clarity on Climate Change Scenarios Over the Next 75 Years
2nd December 2025
Complex medical repatriations for travel insurance customers on the rise
The growing number of travel insurance customers setting off abroad with multiple health conditions is increasing the demand for and complexity of medical repatriations, reports Charles Taylor Assistance.
11th November 2025
Renovation Underwriting launches new Non-Negligent Liability Insurance policy – Renovation Non-Neg Pro
Renovation Underwriting, part of Geo Underwriting Services, has today announced that a new product – Renovation Non-Neg Pro – will be available on the wholesale market for brokers advising on contract works projects and Party Wall Act matters.
6th November 2025
Ignite Specialty Risk embarks on new expansion with four key appointments
As Ignite continues to invest in UK products, it has made two expert appointments in the technical underwriting team.
28th October 2025
A Hat-Trick of Industry Awards for Innovation Group
We are thrilled to announce that Innovation Group has achieved an incredible milestone, three major industry awards in just a few months.
10th October 2025
Carrow Insurance launches new Accident & Health offering in the UK
Carrow Insurance, the specialist MGA in Warranty, A&H and Income & Payment Protection, today announced a new range of Accident & Health (A&H) covers in the UK tailored for corporate and affinity business
7th October 2025
GIC Re Syndicate Partners with Scrub AI for AI-Driven Exposure Data Cleaning
Scrub AI is pleased to announce that GIC Re Syndicate 1947, a Lloyd’s syndicate established by General Insurance Corporation of India, has adopted its AI-driven data-cleaning platform to automatically clean, validate, and transform location data. SOVs (Schedules of Values) arrive at syndicates like GIC Re from brokers and insurers across the globe, each in...
3rd October 2025
AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London
6 November, London
2nd October 2025
MGAA Next Gen Mentoring Scheme: Third Cohort opens for Registration
LONDON, 19 September 2025 – The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) is delighted to announce the launch of registrations for the third cohort of its Next Gen Mentoring Scheme. The programme, which is proudly sponsored by AXA XL, is designed to inspire, guide and empower the next generation of professionals in the MGA sector and...
19th September 2025
OpenDialog AI and Adrian Flux Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionise the Insurance Buying Experience
OpenDialog AI and Adrian Flux Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionise the Insurance Buying Experience
2nd September 2025
NBS Underwriting Launches Enhanced Contractors Combined Product
NBS Underwriting Launches Enhanced Contractors Combined Product
1st September 2025
MGAA Annual Report reveals record membership growth as MGA sector cements position as fastest-growing P&C segment in UK insurance
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) today releases its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of strong growth, innovation, and industry-wide impact across the MGA sector.
21st August 2025
Weightmans launch new service in partnership with Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS)
Weightmans launch new service in partnership with Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS)
19th August 2025
Double Win for Innovation Group at 2025 Industry Awards
Double Win for Innovation Group at 2025 Industry Awards
29th July 2025
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Leads Mapathon for Missing Maps
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Leads Mapathon for Missing Maps
17th July 2025
FCA Fees Invoices to Land as Inflation Jumps
Against an inflation rise to 3.6% and steadily increasing operational costs, cash flow for many regulated firms may be coming under extra strain.
17th July 2025
Profits soar at fintech Abound as borrowers turn to AI loans
Abound & Render, is one of the UK’s fastest-growing fintech companies, has reported a 25 fold increase in profits, driven by rising demand for its AI powered lending technology.
15th July 2025
Weightmans partner with CECA to support businesses nationwide with their HR needs
National law firm, Weightmans has been appointed by leading built environment organisation, CECA (Civil Engineering Contractors Association), as its official employment partner nationally.
11th July 2025
Wrisk closes Series B
Wrisk shares the news that it has closed its Series B funding round, co-led by Mundi Ventures and Opera Tech Ventures (VC arm of BNP Paribas).
8th July 2025
MGAA Award Winners Announced: Celebrating Excellence in Navigating a Bright Future Together
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) is proud to announce the winners of the MGAA Awards 2025, revealed during our flagship Annual Conference in London on 3 July under the theme “Navigating a Bright Future.” Recognising standout achievement across the MGA sector, the Awards are a powerful platform for celebrating the industry’s best and brightest...
8th July 2025
LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Kia Europe Enhance Driving Insights in the Kia App to Help Owners Reduce Risk and Seek Personalised Insurance Offerings
LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Kia Europe Enhance Driving Insights in the Kia App to Help Owners Reduce Risk and Seek Personalised Insurance Offerings
25th June 2025
Weightmans law firm launches Insurtech AI-driven predictive analytics tool for insurers
National law firm, Weightmans LLP, has unveiled its latest innovation in predictive analytics – PREDiCT Volume – a powerful data-driven solution designed to improve reserve accuracy, cut claims lifecycles and reduce indemnity spend in low-value personal injury claims.
13th June 2025
New MGAA Partnership with Insurance DataLab Unlocks Powerful Data Insights for Members
London, 12 June May 2025 – The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has announced a new partnership with Insurance DataLab, the award-winning market intelligence platform. The new collaboration will bring deeper, actionable insight to the MGAA and its membership, and to help strengthen our community’s ability to make informed, data-driven decisions. Insurance DataLab has also...
12th June 2025
Sytrex, the AI co-pilot for reinsurance, is now a Supplier Member of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA).
Sytrex helps reinsurance MGAs to cut through manual work by automating key tasks like deal screening via email, slip creation and revision, document checks, and the endless email back-and-forth that clogs up workflows
5th June 2025
Less Risk, More Control. Altea enhances risk management offering to support safer, smarter clinical practice.
Altea, the multi-class managing general agent specialising in the healthcare and medical sectors, has announced three enhancements to its client offering.
13th May 2025
Three is the magic number! LexisNexis Risk Solutions Focuses on Property, Motor and Identity to Support Broker Efficiency, Profitability and CX at BIBA Conference 2025
Three is the magic number! LexisNexis Risk Solutions Focuses on Property, Motor and Identity to Support Broker Efficiency, Profitability and CX at BIBA Conference 2025 A New Era in Data Enrichment at BIBA Conference 2025 Stand D40 LONDON – May 13, 2025: Sponsor of the BIBA Conference Launch Event, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the data, advanced...
13th May 2025
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Unlocks The Power of Customer Data for Ageas
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Unlocks The Power of Customer Data for Ageas
6th May 2025
Pro Global and VIPR Solutions Partnership Delivers Tangible Results for Delegated Authority Market
Pro Global and VIPR Solutions Partnership Delivers Tangible Results for Delegated Authority Market
6th May 2025
Novidea Provides Insights on the Five Key Challenges MGAs Navigate Amid Insurance Industry Evolution
Novidea Provides Insights on the Five Key Challenges MGAs Navigate Amid Insurance Industry Evolution
29th April 2025
28% of Personal Guarantee Backed Finance is used for growth in SME construction signalling hope amidst market uncertainty
28% of Personal Guarantee Backed Finance is used for growth in SME construction signalling hope amidst market uncertainty
29th April 2025
SME appetite for funding jumps 9% in wait and see economy
SME appetite for funding jumps 9% in wait and see economy
28th April 2025
MGAA partners with Sicsic Advisory to strengthen regulatory support for members in Ireland
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has announced a new partnership with Sicsic Advisory to provide dedicated regulatory and risk insight for its growing membership in the Republic of Ireland. The collaboration follows the MGAA’s continued expansion into the Irish market, where its membership has steadily increased. Sicsic Advisory, a strategic regulatory and risk consultancy...
28th April 2025
Ventis launches into e-trade market with Acturis deal
Ventis, the commercial and residential real estate MGA backed by Mission Underwriters, today announced its upcoming launch on the Acturis e-trade platform.
23rd April 2025
Growth Guarantee Scheme Poses Unexpected Risk to SMEs
Purbeck Insurance Services, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance to business owners is warning SMEs to be prepared to sign a personal guarantee for a major part of the loan secured through the Growth Guarantee Scheme.
16th April 2025
OneBefore and Pulse Insurance launch customisable travel insurance product
OneBefore, the MGA specialising in consumer insurance with a focus on accident, absence, health, and travel insurance, today announced the launch of their ‘Travel Well’ product, delivered in partnership with Pulse Insurance, the specialist insurance provider.
14th April 2025
Awful April? Bring it on! 55% of SMEs plan to expand in the new tax year
April 2025: As SMEs across the UK navigate the end of the tax year and brace for an ‘awful April’ of rising bills, driven by fiscal changes such as minimum wage increases and national insurance contributions, a recent surveyi by Purbeck Insurance Services offers a more optimistic outlook.
2nd April 2025
Carrow Insurance appoints Paul Greenleaf as Senior A&H Underwriter
MGA Carrow Insurance has appointed Paul Greenleaf as Senior Accident and Health Underwriter to lead its A&H offerings in the UK market.
2nd April 2025
Dickson Group Insurance to Benefit from Enhanced, Modern Data Enrichment to Deliver More Precise Pricing to Consumers
through New Relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions
1st April 2025
NBS Underwriting Expands Insurer Panel with A-Rated Capacity from Hiscox Underwriting Ltd.
NBS Underwriting has strengthened its insurer panel with the addition of A-rated capacity from Hiscox Insurance Ltd. This strategic partnership enhances NBS’s position in the non-standard household market and opens new opportunities for brokers. The new capacity is available on NBS’s non-standard household products, including Home and Contents Plus, Business Home, and Contents Plus schemes....
31st March 2025
Real estate MGA Ventis sees strong growth in first year
Real estate MGA Ventis sees strong growth in first year LONDON: 25 March 2025 – Ventis, the commercial and residential real estate MGA backed by Mission Underwriters, today reported strong growth in its first full year of trading. Steady growth in first full year Since launch in January 2024 Ventis has already issued 3,000 policies, protecting £5.5bn...
25th March 2025
Premium Credit appoints Head of Business Operations
Premium Credit appoints Head of Business Operations March 24th, 2025: As part of Premium Credit’s drive to strengthen its proposition with a series of strategic new hires, Hayley Thomas has joined the business as Head of Business Operations. Hayley will be a member of the Senior leadership team reporting directly to Josie Pileio, Chief Operations...
24th March 2025
Purbeck Insurance Services launches PGI Business Link in Birmingham
Purbeck Insurance Services launches PGI Business Link in Birmingham Free networking opportunity for professionals supporting SME lending When: 4th June 2025, 12noon – 4pm Where: O’Neill’s, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HG http://bit.ly/4iiAaTS Birmingham, March 2025: In response to a growing demand for finance from SMEs, professionals involved in SME lending are being...
20th March 2025
CyXcel achieves coveted NCSC Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Approved Vendor status
CyXcel achieves coveted NCSC Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Approved Vendor status This recognition underscores CyXcel’s commitment to delivering top-tier incident response services and enhancing its clients’ cyber resilience 18 March 2025 – Global cybersecurity consultancy, CyXcel, a business division of leading law firm Weightmans LLP, today announced that it is just one of two...
18th March 2025
39% of SMEs to offer staff benefits to mitigate NIC hike
As the Chancellor prepares her Spring Statement amid ongoing concerns over the rate of inflation, a new surveyi) of SME decision makers suggests a third of businesses (35%) are planning to implement price increases to help mitigate the uplift in NIC from April 2025. Furthermore, 39% of firms are planning to introduce staff benefits to...
18th March 2025
MGAA Appoints Alison Cairns as Learning and Development Manager
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the UK’s only not-for-profit organisation representing Managing General Agents (MGAs) across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Cairns as its new Learning and Development Manager. Alison joins the MGAA from AXA UK, where she was Underwriting Competency Development Manager. With...
11th March 2025
Martyn Beauchamp appointed as CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Martyn Beauchamp appointed as CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has today announced that Martyn Beauchamp has been appointed as permanent CEO. Martyn has served as the interim CEO of FSCS since October 2023. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have appointed Martyn Beauchamp...
6th March 2025
Bullish young business owners lead the charge to secure finance in 2025
70% of SMEs want to secure funding for their business this year, up from 30% in 2024 Demand is highest amongst younger business managers/directors – 76% plan to secure finance this year. Most SMEs plan to invest in new technology and equipment Hunger for finance biggest in The North East, Scotland and Wales The flatlining...
24th February 2025
Earnix Unveils Earnix Copilot to Enhance Productivity and Business Performance with Generative AI
Earnix, a leading global provider of intelligent decisioning SaaS solutions for regulated industries, announced the launch of the Earnix Copilot. This generative AI-driven agent is designed to supercharge decision-making within the Earnix platform, driving exceptional business outcomes and unmatched productivity for insurance and banking organizations. With the Earnix Copilot, users can prompt it receive best...
18th February 2025
Innovative MGA, Aspect joins MGAA with refreshed brand and expanded offering to brokers
Innovative MGA, Aspect joins MGAA with refreshed brand and expanded offering to brokers Strengthened branding, website and brochure launched at MGAA Broker Exchange Aspect also announces increase in property underwriting line-size with additional capacity from Lloyds’ syndicates alongside capacity for Property Owners Liability Brand launch reflects the team’s ambition to become the go-to player for...
17th February 2025
The MGAA and Association of British Insurers Agree Collaboration to Drive Progress in Insurance
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have taken a significant step towards greater industry collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement underscores their joint commitment to fostering mutual understanding, enhancing cooperation, and driving progress in key areas of the insurance sector. The new MoU establishes...
11th February 2025
MGAA Unveils Strategic Vision and Mission for 2025
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the UK’s only not-for-profit organisation representing Managing General Agents (MGAs) across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, is excited to announce its strategic vision and mission for 2025. This milestone aligns with a refreshed brand identity and the launch of an updated website, underscoring the MGAA’s commitment to...
10th February 2025
How MGAs can protect commercial customers from overlooking modern equipment exposures
How MGAs can protect commercial customers from overlooking modern equipment exposures
6th February 2025
Andrea Wells joins Premium Credit to develop broker network and regional broker partnerships
Andrea Wells joins Premium Credit to develop broker network and regional broker partnerships
28th January 2025
NIC(e) Ideas for SMEs Ahead of April Change
Purbeck Insurance Services urges SMEs to prepare for NIC Increase
27th January 2025
Applications for Personal Guarantee Backed Finance rose 82% in 2024 as SME manufacturers sought to sustain their businesses
According to the latest analysis from Purbeck Insurance Services, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance, there was an 82% increase in the number of SME manufacturers seeking financial backing through personal guarantee backed loans last year
24th January 2025
ARMD Secures Multi-Year Capacity Deal with Accelerant’s Risk Exchange to Drive Growth in Innovative Insurance Solutions for Tradespeople
ARMD, the UK’s innovative insurance MGA for tradespeople, is thrilled to announce a multi-year capacity agreement with Accelerant, a technology-driven risk exchange provider.
22nd January 2025
Scrub AI Launches Delegated Authority Platform to Clean Bordereaux Data
Scrub AI, renowned for its expertise in AI-driven data cleaning, has launched its Delegated Authority (DA) platform to address longstanding challenges in cleaning bordereaux data for Managing Agents, brokers, and coverholders.
21st January 2025
CEO Appointment – Euna Underwriting
Euna Underwriting Ltd, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ross Dingwall, as its new Chief Executive Officer with effective from 1st January 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Ross Dingwall brings a wealth of experience in the insurance industry with a proven track record of leadership and delivering results. With more than 30 years’ experience...
20th January 2025
Five new partners and raft of senior hires for Weightmans’ insurance team
National law firm Weightmans has made a raft of hires in response to rapidly increasing demand for its insurance law practice, and a period of record growth.
20th January 2025
Lenders Must Spell Out Personal Guarantee Risks
Purbeck Insurance Services Responds to FCA Investigation into Personal Guarantees for Small Business Loans
10th December 2024
Weightmans brings in new travel insurance team following strong growth
Weightmans brings in new travel insurance team following strong growth
9th December 2024
3000 Small Business Owners Protected from £400m in Personal Guarantee Risks
3000 Small Business Owners Protected from £400m in Personal Guarantee Risks
25th November 2024
Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Positive Outlook on Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprises Segment
Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Positive Outlook on Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprises Segment
25th November 2024
Claims Portal and CRIF combine to bring personal injury claims to a brand new platform over the cloud
Claims Portal and CRIF combine to bring personal injury claims to a brand new platform over the cloud
21st November 2024
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Expands Strategic Relationship with TransUnion to Help U.K. Insurance Providers Serve their Customers
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Expands Strategic Relationship with TransUnion to Help U.K. Insurance Providers Serve their Customers
18th November 2024
1.2 Million More Homes in England Will Be at Risk of Subsidence by 2050
1.2 Million More Homes in England Will Be at Risk of Subsidence by 2050
1st November 2024
OneBefore launches medical tourism travel insurance in partnership with Pulse
OneBefore launches medical tourism travel insurance in partnership with Pulse
31st October 2024
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Empowers Service First with Perils Data
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Empowers Service First with Perils Data
31st October 2024
Real estate MGA Ventis launches in Ireland
Real estate MGA Ventis launches in Ireland
23rd October 2024
BIBA and MGAA to work closer together
BIBA and MGAA to work closer together
10th September 2024
Chantal Dawson joins VIPR as Global Head of Customer Success
Chantal Dawson joins VIPR as Global Head of Customer Success
14th August 2024
tifgroup Partners with OpenDialog AI to Transform Customer Experience in Travel Insurance
tifgroup Partners with OpenDialog AI to Transform Customer Experience in Travel Insurance
31st July 2024
Markerstudy Group to acquire Hughes Insurance
Markerstudy Group to acquire Hughes Insurance
29th July 2024
Euna Underwriting improves Medmal proposition for Corporate Entities
Euna Underwriting improves Medmal proposition for Corporate Entities
14th June 2024
National ‘Five Star MGA’ Rating awarded for a third year
National ‘Five Star MGA’ Rating awarded for a third year
7th June 2024
Ola Jacob, Descartes Underwriting and BIBA
Six months into his tenure at Descartes Underwriting, and not long after being announced as the new chair for BIBA’s South East and London committee, Ola Jacob sits down with Scott McGee to talk about the potential of parametric insurance, and what his role at Biba entails. At the recent Insurtech Insights event in London,...
17th May 2024
ARMD appoints Mark Hands as Director of Business Development to lead UK broker growth
ARMD, the award-winning insurance MGA that flies the flag for the £6.5bn underserved tradespeople market in the UK, announces that Mark Hands has joined as Director of Business Development to support delivery of ARMD’s ambitious growth targets and create long-term value with broker partners. Prior to joining ARMD, Mark was MD of Construction Shield...
10th May 2024
MGAA bolsters board with Markerstudy appointment
Director of Group Marketing, Communications and Sustainability for Markerstudy Group, Lizzie Smith-Foreman, has joined the board of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA). Lizzie has been elected to join the board. She has over 20 years’ marketing experience within the insurance industry and prior to joining the Markerstudy Group in 2010, which includes Markerstudy Insurance...
1st November 2023
Ardonagh and Markerstudy to Create A Major Personal Lines Player with over £3 billion in Annual Premiums
Markerstudy and Ardonagh’s personal lines broking business Atlanta will merge to create a major new platform transacting over £3 billion annual GWP across multiple insurance products in the competitive UK insurance market. The enlarged group will combine complementary capabilities across underwriting and distribution to offer an enhanced proposition for the benefit of millions of customers....
15th September 2023
Construction sector borrow the most to fund insurance
New analysis from the UK’s leading insurance premium finance company, Premium Credit, shows the Construction sector borrows the most to fund insurance but the Professional and Scientific sector is the fastest-growing.
8th August 2023
Gamma Location Intelligence partners with MX Underwriting Europe to deliver advanced windstorm risk assessment solution in Ireland
Gamma LI, a leading provider of location intelligence and risk assessment technologies, announces a new deal with MX Underwriting Europe.
7th August 2023
Percayso Inform completes new fundraise led by industry veteran Neil Utley
Insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, has announced a second major investment in its fast-growing business with a £2.7M fundraise led by industry veteran, Neil Utley, and its existing venture capital investor, Praetura Ventures.
28th July 2023
Regulated firms given option to spread cost of FCA fees
As the FCA sends out invoices to regulated firms requesting payment of annual fees, Premium Credit is offering a finance facility so recipients can spread the cost over convenient monthly repayments, helping firms preserve cash flow.
21st July 2023
Gamma and AXA enabling homeowners to go green with new sustainability offering
Gamma, the Irish technology company, has recently announced that it has signed a contract with AXA, one of Ireland’s leading insurance companies, to support AXA’s new Go Green web platform. Coverholder.
21st July 2023
NBS Underwriting expands its reach with acquisition of Capital Markets Underwriting
NBS Underwriting, a leading Managing General Agent, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Capital Markets Underwriting Limited (CMU), an independent Underwriting Agency and Lloyd’s Coverholder.
17th July 2023
Insurance customers ‘more accepting’ of paying with credit
Insurance customers are becoming more accepting of using credit to buy cover as financial confidence grows and credit becomes more available.
17th July 2023
VIPR’s Sebastian Prosser named rising star by insurance business
Sebastian Prosser of VIPR Solutions named winner of Insurance Business Rising Star Award for outstanding achievements in the delegated insurance industry.
5th July 2023
Premium Credit appoints Sara Heald as their first sustainability manager
Sara Heald joins Premium Credit having gained significant, specialist sustainability experience working at Legal & General and most recently, Howden Insurance Brokers.
4th July 2023
A new era in reinsurance: re adopts VIPR Solutions to streamline and enhance Blockchain-based data management
A Seamless Fusion of Reinsurance, Blockchain Technology, and Alternative Capital Resources.
4th July 2023
Insurance customers clock up more time on shopping around
More than half of insurance customers are putting more time into finding the most competitive deal as they try to keep costs down.
4th July 2023
Technology firm VIPR Solutions welcomes new executive David Butler
Butler joins VIPR as a seasoned professional with 25-years’ experience in delivery of transformational change, within the General Insurance sector, providing a fresh and experienced perspective to the organisation.
18th June 2023
Hampden Risk Partners Syndicate 2689 (‘HRP’) select VIPR for bordereaux data management, analytics and reporting capabilities
Hampden Risk Partners Syndicate 2689 (‘HRP’) select VIPR for bordereaux data management, analytics and reporting capabilities. HRP has contracted VIPR to implement a customised “business process as a service” (BPaaS) solution.
13th June 2023
MGAA boosts board with HDI appointment
A market leader in the Delegated Authority market, Jade Wilcox, Director of Delegated Authority for HDI in the UK, has been appointed to the board of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA).
6th June 2023
SMEs worry over late payments and access to credit
New research1 from the UK’s leading insurance premium finance company, Premium Credit, shows SMEs are continuing to suffer as late payments of invoices become a bigger issue.
2nd June 2023
Mark Morley joins Premium Credit in new Operations Director role
Premium Credit, the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, is pleased to announce Mark Morley’s appointment as Operations Director.
22nd May 2023
Driverly’s unique Road Risk Map helps to identify the 5 most dangerous sections on Britain’s roads
As part of its unique AI driven telematics data profiling and risk analysis, Driverly has identified the top 5 most dangerous road sections in Britain based on accident data, traffic volumes and driver behaviour.
22nd May 2023
IS2 partners with Percayso Inform
Insurance intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, has announced a new integration with IS2.
18th May 2023
More than half of SMEs rely on credit to buy insurance
New research1 from the UK’s leading insurance premium finance company, Premium Credit, reveals that 51% of SMEs are relying on credit to pay for their insurance.
17th May 2023
LexisNexis Risk Solutions becomes associate member of BIBA
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a leading data, advanced analytics and technology provider for insurance, has become an associate of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA).
1st May 2023
Optimistic SMEs Bank on growing their businesses
New research1 from the UK’s leading insurance premium finance company, Premium Credit, shows nearly five times more SMEs expect to see growth in revenues compared to those who expect revenues to shrink.
1st May 2023
Leading international insurer selects VIPR to support new branch serving Canada
A leading international insurer with nearly 250 branches in 38 countries has selected services provided by VIPR Solutions (VIPR) to support the launch of a new Toronto-based Canadian operation.
16th April 2023
New Reclaimed Parts Research Report from e2e reveals huge potential for increased use of reclaimed parts
The e2e Reclaimed Parts Research Report explores insurer and bodyshop attitudes to, and usage of, reclaimed parts; to include processes and challenges that influence decision making.
11th April 2023
2023: succeeding in an uncertain world
As we continue through 2023, enduring financial uncertainty and challenging economic circumstances are faced by both individuals and businesses alike.
23rd March 2023
Protect cash flow – spread the cost of FCA Top Up fees
As the FCA sends out Top Up fee invoices to qualifying regulated firms, Premium Credit is offering businesses a finance facility to spread the cost over convenient monthly repayments rather than having to pay in one lump sum.
16th March 2023
One in three U.K. drivers would consider buying non-annualised motor policy in the next year with pay-as-you-go product as most appealing
LexisNexis Risk Solutions spearheads improvements in NAP data for the motor insurance industry.
7th March 2023
US Fronting Carrier Selects VIPR for Cutting- Edge Operating Platform
At VIPR, we support many of our clients with the automation of insurance back-office processes they require, such as bordereaux management and processing and cover holder management, as well as regulatory compliance.
7th March 2023
Percayso Inform set for major expansion following acquisition of Cazana
Percayso’s award-winning insurance intelligence services go beyond traditional data enrichment, providing unique, real-time solutions at all stages of the insurance lifecycle and delivering unrivalled insight into insurance customers, risk and fraud.
23rd February 2023
Peter Heath joins Premium Credit as Head of Affinity
Premium Credit, the UK and Ireland’s leading premium finance provider, is pleased to announce that Peter Heath has joined the business as Head of Affinity.
22nd February 2023
U.K. Motor Insurance providers must tune up data enrichment strategies as cost of living crisis changes vehicle ownership
LexisNexis® Vehicle Insights to Offer One-Stop Shop of Insights on the Car and Policyholder.
13th February 2023
Major Swiss insurer selects VIPR to integrate program business data into SAP platforms
Effective platforms don’t operate in isolation. To achieve their objectives, they must integrate smoothly with other systems and applications, both vendor-based and proprietary.
12th February 2023
A year in reflection
Insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, has announced that it has been appointed to deliver a bespoke data enrichment solution to support Torquay-based insurance broker, Riviera Insurance.
12th February 2023
Percayso and Total Systems announce partnership
Insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, today announces that it has added insurance technology provider, Total Systems, to its growing team of partners.
29th January 2023
Riviera Insurance turns to Percayso Inform to start its data intelligence journey
Insurance data intelligence provider, Percayso Inform, has announced that it has been appointed to deliver a bespoke data enrichment solution to support Torquay-based insurance broker, Riviera Insurance.
13th January 2023