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Regional open market book key growth area for 2026 – Hiscox’s Walker

Stewart Walker, broker development manager at Hiscox UK, has highlighted up to four large schemes deals for the first half of the year, and how the regional open market book is a key growth area.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:14:37 +0000
By Rosie Simms

Convex reveals GWP approaching $6bn and profit growth for 2025 in run-up to AIG deal

Convex Group grew gross written premium by 14% in 2025 to $5.88bn (£4.35bn) as it made a net profit for the third year in a row ahead of sealing investment from AIG.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:55:25 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

QBE International posts double digit premium growth

QBE International’s combined operating ratio improved again to 88.5% last year as the division, in which the UK sits, grew premium 12.6%.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:51:39 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

QBE divests arm with UK business to Swiss Re

QBE has entered into an agreement to divest its global trade credit and surety business to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:51:28 +0000
By Insurance Age staff

People Moves: 16 – 20 February 2026

Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:16:45 +0000
By Rosie Simms

Aviva secures naming rights for new 20,000 capacity Bristol concert venue

A new 20,000 capacity indoor entertainment arena in Bristol will be known as the Aviva Arena, it was announced today.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:30 +0000
By Insurance Age staff

CFC sale rumours resurface

The private equity owners of cyber insurer CFC are exploring “strategic options” having appointed advisers, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:56:01 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Zurich UK trims COR again and profits rise further in 2025

Zurich UK achieved a combined operating ratio of sub 90% for property and casualty business with profits rising 21% in 2025 while premiums stayed stable.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:22:47 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Asset management giant Barings commits up to $180m for new MGA-backing insurer

Barings has committed up to $180m (£132.7m) for the launch of Pinion Insurance which will offer capacity to managing general agents in the UK, US and Europe.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:03 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Property insurance payouts hit record £6.1bn in 2025 – ABI

Insurers paid out £6.1bn in property claims in 2025, the highest annual total on record, according to the Association of British Insurers.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:04:51 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Aviva takes Myles from Gallagher as branch manager in expanded South East role

Aviva has swooped for Kerry Myles from Gallagher as branch manager for the South East, starting in the role on 16 March.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:46:27 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Hiscox launches technology graduate programme

Hiscox has launched a technology graduate programme to attract and develop the next generation of tech talent.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:42:58 +0000
By Rosie Simms

Deadline extended for Zurich’s Beazley bid

Zurich has been granted more time to make its formal £8bn bid for Beazley with the deadline pushed back to 5pm on 4 March.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:15:32 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Flock CEO Klinger outlines broker growth plan after Admiral deal

Flock CEO Ed Leon Klinger has outlined that it is keen to grow its broker base following its acquisition by the Admiral Group.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:22:38 +0000
By Jonathan Swift

Admiral Group acquires £80m digital fleet MGA Flock

Admiral Group has reached an agreement to acquire Flock, a data-driven fleet insurance specialist.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:10:38 +0000
By Insurance Age staff

MGA launches pharmaceutical recall cover

BluNiche, the specialist product recall managing general agent, has expanded its portfolio to provide dedicated coverage for the pharmaceutical sector.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:38:10 +0000
By Insurance Age staff

Intact UK&I COR ticks up in 2025

Intact UK & International has posted a 94.8% combined operating ratio for 2025, deteriorating from 92.8% the year before.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:01:04 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Covéa UK appoints Domart as CEO five months after naming Laurent in role

Philippe Domart has been appointed CEO of Covéa Insurance UK to take up the role on 1 April, in an abrupt about turn at the insurer.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:46:27 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Commercial Express’ Pritchard on opportunities with brokers in MGU model move

Managing director of Commercial Express, Duncan Pritchard, shares its broker agency, digital platform and product expansion plans as the business moves to a managing general underwriter model after teaming up with Fortegra.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:23:50 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

Motor claims hit £11.9bn in 2025

Motor insurers paid out £11.9bn in claims last year, according to data from the Association of British Insurers.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:52:22 +0000
By Emmanuel Kenning

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