Niche commercial insurer Peach has partnered with insurtech managing general agent Paragon, to provide capacity for its non-standard household and residential let property products. Peach, a trading style of NPA Insurance, rebranded from Peach PI Read More
Collinson Insurance has secured a new partnership with digital bank Chase. The deal will see the specialist travel and parametric insurance provider support the JP Morgan owned firm’s entry into the UK insurance market Read More
Zurich and Beazley have reached an agreement in principle for a deal worth potentially £8bn, clearing the way for a formal bid. Under the terms of the proposal, Beazley shareholders would be entitled to receive Read More
Specialist motor MGA Direct Commercial (DCL) has restructured its operation to create two new business teams aligned for different broker propositions. This has seen the creation of a retail new business division in Chelmsford, focusing Read More
Aviva has enhanced its Minifleet proposition to allow brokers to place up to 20 vehicles at new business on its proprietary Fast Trade platform. It has also included the capability to accommodate up to 30 vehicles mid‑Read More
Shares in listed Lloyd’s insurer Beazley hit 1,173 pence yesterday [2 February] after prospective suitor Zurich revealed it had acquired a 1.47% stake in the business as of 30 January. In a Public Opening Position Disclosure By A Read More
Aviva’s high-net-worth business, Aviva Private Clients, has launched in the Lloyd’s market in a move the insurer claimed “creates new opportunities for brokers”. Last May Ann Owen, managing director of APC, told Insurance Read More
Kovrilo, an MGA incubated by Mission that provides bespoke, modular commercial cover for UK SMEs, has formally launched. Led by the ex-Jensten pair of Tim Smith and Sonia Habib, Kovrilo claims its goal “is to Read More
Isabella Macfarlane, head of London Markets at Insurance Compliance Services, explores how the Financial Conduct Authority may address its priorities in 2026. As we move into 2026, the dust is starting to settle on the huge volume Read More
Aviva has made enhancements to its regionally traded mid-market motor trade and property owners products. It claimed these improvements form part of Aviva’s wider programme of product development across its mid-market portfolio. Across both Read More