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Axa snaps up ex-DLG leader for new general insurance business
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (305+ words) Axa Insurance UK has appointed Martin Milliner as chief claims transformation officer. Read: Axa merges commercial and retail arms to launch new UK general insurance business Milliner most recently held the position of managing director of claims at Direct Line…...
Five Star 2026 Commercial Lines Overall Ratings
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (170+ words) The broker service survey ran from October to December 2025, inviting UK brokers to identify and rate the insurers with whom they have regularly placed business over the preceding 12 months. Around 850 brokers participated, reflecting thoughtfully on many aspects of service delivered…...
Markel appoints new UK chief operations officer
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (342+ words) This appointment reflects Markels commitment to hiring great people, empowering them, listening to them and investing in their ideas, says managing director Markel has appointed'Lee Dainty as the new chief operations officer for its UK business. Read:'Markel makes two…...
Aviva modularises suite of commercial insurance products
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (361+ words) As businesses continue to evolve, brokers need confidence that they can choose the right covers quickly and easily," says head Aviva has announced changes to its commercial combined insurance propositions, aimed at introducing a "modular approach" which will allow brokers…...
London-based marine MGA acquired
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (349+ words) We are excited about the opportunities ahead, says founder MGA Optio Group has agreed to acquire'Gardian Marine for an undisclosed sum. Read:'Howden launches IAL arm as acquisition announced Based in London, Gardian Marine'specialises in marine builders risks insurance, ship…...
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1+ week, 5+ hour ago (8+ words) Fintech purchases property MGA from Canopius Group'Insurance Times...
Santam Syndicate 1918 appoints 40-year veteran as head of property
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (345+ words) It is an exciting time to be joining Santam Syndicate 1918," says new appointee Santam Syndicate 1918 " part of African non-life insurer Santam Group " has appointed industry veteran'Nigel Tatlock as its new head of property. Read:'New MGA announces slew of leadership…...
Daniel Lloyd-John: "Pioneer for change" broker designs talent-centric, geography agnostic expansion plan
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (1160+ words) Chief executive believes broker consolidation across UK's northern regions is giving industry talent greater pause for career thought " and enabling joint venture partnership opportunities In hindsight, emerging from a stint in the garden to launch a new broking business a…...
New MGA announces slew of leadership appointments
1+ week, 1+ day ago (362+ words) These appointments represent a significant investment in our leadership team and core capabilities," says chief executive MGA Orvia Underwriting has announced a suite of senior leadership appointments as it "accelerates the build-out of its pan-European MGA platform. Read: Arc Legal…...
Pen Underwriting secures new consortium backing for non-standard home specialism
1+ week, 1+ day ago (481+ words) Their collective backing and trust in Pen Underwritings proven expertise in underwriting means we have significant scope to grow our already large portfolio, says managing director Pen Underwriting has announced major new consortium backing for its non-standard'home insurance specialism in…...