Broker British Insurance Awards 2026 shortlist revealed The shortlist of the 2026 British Insurance Awards, which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 8 July, is announced today. 02 Apr 2026   |  News

Broker Acrisure UK Broking scoops up four firms Acrisure UK’s broking platform has acquired four retail businesses across several lines. 02 Apr 2026   |  News

News Howden IAL launches following Hymans Robertson deal Howden has formed Howden Insurance Actuarial and Longevity after buying Hymans Robertson’s insurance and financial services consulting team. 31 Mar 2026   |  News

Broker Brokers embrace tech and push for flexibility from insurers Brokers are increasingly embracing digital technology to drive business while keeping flexibility at the top of their service wishlist, according to Aviva’s latest broker barometer. 31 Mar 2026   |  News

News Flock losses widen in final results ahead of Admiral takeover Flock posted an operating loss of £9.6m for 2025, according to its last set of financial results filed to Companies House ahead of its sale to Admiral Group. 31 Mar 2026   |  News

Technology ChatGPT ‘sci-fi’ fears dismissed by Confused’s CTO Timothy Kimball, chief technology officer of Confused.com, has pushed back at suggestions artificial intelligence will undermine price comparison websites, arguing the technology is an opportunity rather than a threat. 24 Mar 2026   |  News

Broker Big Interview: Alistair Brighton, Marsh In a softening market, Alistair Brighton, CEO of Marsh Commercial & Corporate UK, is doubling down on client retention, sector specialism and businesses to reinvest premium savings to drive sustainable growth. 24 Mar 2026   |  Interview

Broker Brokers pushing insurers for increased regional presence The majority of brokers want to work with insurers that maintain a strong regional presence, according to Aviva’s latest broker barometer. 23 Mar 2026   |  News

People Is it Time:To get some new business cards for Biba 2026? Content director’s view: With vinyl now as popular as it was in the 80s and Pokémon never being more collectible, could physical business cards make a comeback? Jonathan Swift points to recent evidence to indicate this may be the case, but is still on the fence whether to get some printed for Biba 2026. 20 Mar 2026   |  Opinion

News Applied CEO outlines UK exit and future growth plans Applied Europe’s CEO Tom Needs recalls why the business pulled back from UK, is going great guns in Ireland and how RiskHandler, Ratings Hub plus AI mean it still has a bright future. 19 Mar 2026   |  News Analysis