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    SUSTAINABILITY AT IDEX

    Sustainability is core to IDEX. We are committed to being a sustainable business, taking action on ESG issues, contributing to positive societal change and doing the right thing. This is why sustainable actions and practices have been woven into all areas of our business. It is not just an ‘add on’ for us, it guides us in our interactions with clients, people, stakeholders and the wider community – it’s how we do business.

    Our sustainability strategy is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goal framework, where we have developed a set of clear goals to determine our activity and hold ourselves accountable for creating a better world.

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OUR APPROACH

  • MATERIALITY

    As part of our materiality assessment, IDEX conducted interviews with clients, the board, and employees to understand their priorities and challenges. We also issued a number of surveys and obtained key data from those to inform our strategy.

  • STRATEGY

    Following a detailed analysis of commentary and data, we agreed our six core sustainable goals, which are linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goal framework. A strategic plan was created for each, with key targets.

  • REPORTING

    Sustainable practices are embedded throughout the business, and the strategy is owned by the board. The sustainability team meet regularly to drive activities and targets. Progress is reported quarterly to the board and key stakeholders.

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OUR FOCUS AREAS

Financial responsibility

Financial responsibility

​IDEX has a diverse board of directors, which includes directors from a variety of backgrounds and experience. It is also challenged by two independent advisors. The board meets on a quarterly basis to assess strategy, priorities and financial performance.

Good health and wellbeing

Good health and wellbeing

One of our most important aims is to protect the health and wellbeing of our people. We provide a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, including medical, dental, mental health support, lifestyle and fitness. Flexible and hybrid working is core to our practice, promoting a healthy work-life balance by offering 30 days of paid annual leave.

Climate action and net zero

Climate action and net zero

Our goal is to achieve net zero by 2030, partnering with a sustainability consultancy to ensure a high standard of analysis and target setting, aligned to ISO 14064. We will use information around ISO Standards to ensure the validity of the work completed.

Charitable giving and helping

Charitable giving and helping

IDEX partner with a UK charity every year, running various events and activities to fundraise money and provide support. We also cash match individual and team charity events, offer payroll giving which is cash matched and provide everyone a paid day of leave to complete a charitable activity.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Our inclusive recruitment policy ensures that recruitment processes avoid unlawful discrimination and supports clients to hire diverse talent. Our internal EDI policy and strategy is driven by our committee who work to proactively build a supportive and equitable culture.

Providing good jobs

Providing good jobs

Through IDEX’s core business activity we find talented individuals for clients and the right jobs for people where they can thrive, this directly contributes to achieving decent work and economic growth.  

689 jobs

We helped 689 people achieve their career aspirations, where they can truly thrive and be financially stable.

ED&I policy

Launched our inclusive recruitment policy and ED&I playbook to ensure our work attracts diverse talent.

£87,000

We’ve raised over £87k for charity through our fundraising activities, team events, cash match and payroll giving.

Wellbeing

We’ve provided everyone at IDEX with an additional five days of paid holiday, to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

SUSTAINABILITY INSIGHTS

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General Insurance newsletter Friday 7th November 2025

​​​Insurance NewsRegister for the IDEX 2026 Insurance Salary Guide and Market Sentiment report - Are you an employer and keen to access the latest salary benchmark data for professions across the insurance sector? Register for access to receive our exclusive report as soon as it's ready. All you have to do is complete our 1 minute survey to get the latest data and insights. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Register for the IDEX 2026 Insurance Salary Guide and Market Sentiment report')Insurance business valuation calculator - Are you planning your 2026 business strategy, but are perhaps lacking credible data and insights on your business performance? Our free business calculator for brokers, insurers and MGAs provides an instant valuation, based on your company's profile, revenue and profit, offering you the essential data you need to make key business decisions. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Insurance business valuation calculator')Planning to change jobs in 2026? - With 2026 fast approaching, now is an ideal time to evaluate your career goals and accelerate your job hunt, before the January rush. We'd love to know what your career plans are for next year and what you're looking for from for a future employer. Tell us in our survey for the chance to win a £250 voucher. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Planning to change jobs in 2026?')Unlocking AI's potential in insurance: Insights from experts - Getting started with AI doesn't have to be overwhelming. IDEX reveals the proven strategies successful insurers are using, from conducting business reviews to bringing teams along the journey. Discover the practical first steps that separate AI leaders from laggards. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Unlocking AI's potential in insurance: Insights from experts')Liberty Mutual’s Q3 2025 net income jumped to $2.22B as the combined ratio improved to 84.7% on sharply lower catastrophe losses and stronger investment income, despite an 8.2% drop in net written premiums, highlighting a profitability-over-growth strategy. (Josh Recamara, 7/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Liberty Mutual posts strong Q3 results')AXA has launched two global initiatives that extend its impact beyond insurance: Unlock Education, a three-year partnership with Ashoka to support 30 social entrepreneurs reimagining education for social cohesion, and AXA Safe Spaces, a free, 12-language workplace training program to help employers identify and support victims of domestic and sexual violence - signalling a deeper commitment to social well-being and resilience. (Josh Recamara, 7/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'AXA launches global initiatives to tackle domestic violence and reinvent education')Zurich Insurance delivered strong Q3 growth, with P&C GWP up 8% to $38.9B, powered by a 16% retail surge, specialty strength (construction rates +5%, combined ratio <85%), and Middle Market gains (Europe +11%, US +7%), supported by lower nat-cat losses, disciplined underwriting, and expansion across EMEA and Farmers. (Kenneth Araullo, 6/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Zurich Insurance grows premiums in Q3 as specialty, retail segments shine')Hiscox reported broad Q3 growth, with ICWP up 5.9% to $4.05B driven by a 6.1% rise in Retail (double-digit new business), strong UK performance (+8% ICWP) aided by marketing and new distribution, and continued gains in Europe (+7.1%), while London Market and Re & ILS grew modestly amid softer rates; investment returns strengthened and the firm continued share buybacks. (Kenneth Araullo, 6/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Hiscox highlights major retail expansion in Q3 results')Intact Financial posted a strong Q3 with operating DPW up 6% to CA$6.6B and a sharply improved 89.8% combined ratio, driven by strong Canadian and US underwriting and investment income, while UK & Ireland DPW fell 5% due to portfolio remediation and exits; net operating EPS hit CA$4.46 and operating ROE rose to 19.6%, with a CA$1.33 dividend declared. (Josh Recamara, 6/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Intact Financial reports strong Q3 results despite UK slump')AXA Founder and honorary Chairman Claude Bébéar has died at 90; credited with transforming AXA into a global leader through major M&A and expansion, he shaped the firm’s culture and social responsibility agenda, led until 2000 (later chairing the supervisory board), and is being honoured by AXA leaders; a private funeral is planned. (Paul Lucas, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Claude Bébéar, AXA founder, dies at 90')​Lancashire Holdings reported nine‑month GWP up 7.4% to $1.8B and insurance revenue up 7.8% to $1.4B, aided by a 5.6% YTD investment return and the minority buy‑out of Syndicate 2010; the board approved a $0.75 special dividend (~$182M) as the group maintained disciplined underwriting despite wildfire losses and a 96% renewal price index. (Kenneth Araullo, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Lancashire grows premiums, approves special dividend after strong third quarter')International General Insurance's (IGI) nine-month net income fell to $94.9M (from $105.1M) on FX and lower net premiums earned, while Q3 core operating income rose to $38.6M (22.9% core ROAE); GWP was flat at $525.6M, Q3 loss ratio improved to 39.3%, but nine-month combined ratio increased to 87.1% due to cat losses and FX. (Kenneth Araullo, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'IGI sees mixed nine-month results amid currency headwinds')AIG’s Q3 saw net income per diluted share up 31% to $0.93 and AATI per share up 77% to $2.20, with GI underwriting income up 81% and the combined ratio improving to 86.8%; AIG returned $1.5B to shareholders and announced deals to invest in Convex and Onex and acquire Everest renewal rights, expected to be accretive. (Kenneth Araullo, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'AIG Q3 2025 net income surges as latest deals boost outlook')Clear Group has integrated Phelan Caswell Insurances into Clear Insurance Ireland following its 2024 acquisition (including financial planning assets); MD Mark Phelan and an 18-strong team join to expand commercial lines reach across Ireland, strengthening Clear’s scale and M&A-led growth strategy. (Josh Recamara, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Clear Group integrates Phelan Caswell Insurances')UK MGAs face a more competitive cycle as brokers narrow panels and demand specialism, speed and clear authority; Pen Underwriting highlights that differentiation now hinges on genuine expertise and flawless execution, with regional access and empowered underwriters key, while tech serves as an enabler, not a replacement, amid softening rates and rising claims pressures requiring tighter MGA - broker - capacity collaboration. (Gia Snape, 4/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'MGA sector enters new phase as competition, broker expectations intensify')Insurance buyers are securing double-digit rate cuts and ample capacity across property, cyber and D&O globally, though motor remains an outlier with rising rates; Aon’s Q3 2025 insights flag fragmented “micro-markets,” softening as a pricing correction, and rising systemic risks—urging clients to reinvest savings into coverage, limits and resilience while maintaining strong insurer partnerships. (Paul Lucas, 4/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance buyers see double-digit rate cuts')Crawford & Company reported a 31% year-over-year rise in Q3 net income to US$12.4m at US$0.25 per diluted share despite a 2% revenue dip to US$322.2m, driven by operational efficiencies; record quarters for Broadspire at US$103.4m and International Operations at US$112.9m offset softer North America activity amid fewer major weather events, with margins improving across key units. (Jonalyn Cueto, 4/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Crawford sees higher earnings in Q3')CNA Financial posted record Q3 core income of $409m and net income of $403m or $1.48 per share, driven by lower cat losses, stronger underwriting and higher investment income; P&C core income rose to $456m with an improved all-in combined ratio of 92.8 and expense ratio of 29.1, as CNA invests in talent, AI and expands its Cardinal E&S platform. CEO Douglas Worman will also become board chair from Jan 1, 2026. (Josh Recamara, 4/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'CNA Financial reports record core income in Q3')Acies MGU launched Subscribe MGA, a Lloyd’s-backed agency focused on PI, management liability and D&O for SMEs and mid-corporates, led by Rob McKay with a data-driven, tech-forward model; the move expands Acies’s financial lines footprint across London market and select international risks, complementing its regional growth strategy and specialist MGA portfolio. (Josh Recamara, 4/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Acies MGU launches new MGA to expand financial lines offering')The International Union of Marine Insurance IUMI’s 2025 Stats Report shows stability in hull and cargo lines, with ocean hull premiums up 3.5% to US$9.67b and cargo up 1.6% to US$22.64b, while offshore energy fell 7.9% to US$4.34b; data tools like the Major Claims Database and Hull Inflation Index highlight rising macro risks including geopolitics, climate and aging fleets into 2025. (Josh Recamara, 4/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'IUMI report: Hull and cargo insurance maintain stability as offshore energy declines')Aon’s Q3 revenue rose 7% to $3.997b with 7% organic growth and a 31% jump in operating income to $816m; Risk Capital and Human Capital both advanced, with strong Commercial Risk, Reinsurance, Health and Wealth performance, expanding adjusted margin to 26.3% and boosting free cash flow 13%. (Jonalyn Cueto, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Aon reports 10% revenue growth in third quarter')Berkshire Hathaway’s Q3 operating earnings rose, supported by insurance and steady rail, energy and manufacturing results; cash hit a record $381.7b, float reached ~$176b, and the firm sold $6.1b in shares while trimming its Bank of America stake and agreeing to buy OxyChem for $9.7b as Warren Buffett prepares to hand CEO duties to Greg Abel. (Rod Bolivar, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Berkshire operating income climbs as Buffett heads towards exit')The Fidelis Partnership, with Blackstone funds, launched Lloyd’s Syndicate 2126 to write property, specialty and bespoke lines (including via Pine Walk) with c.US$300m 2026 capacity; alongside Syndicate 3123, TFP targets >US$1.3b GWP next year, with Peter Welton as active underwriter (pending approval) and capital deployed via London Bridge 2.(Josh Recamara, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Fidelis and Blackstone expand Lloyd's footprint with new syndicate')FERMA’s new ESG-Toolbox for Captives outlines how captives can embed sustainability into underwriting, investment and governance: integrating climate KPIs, supporting transition risks, innovating benefits and supply-chain incentives, and formalising strong governance—positioning captives as strategic levers for measurable ESG outcomes amid CSRD-driven disclosure pressures. (Josh Recamara, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Captives positioned to drive ESG integration, FERMA says')Mergers and AcquisitionsLincoln International completed its acquisition of MarshBerry, expanding its insurance and wealth advisory capabilities across the US and Europe; the combined platform integrates MarshBerry’s consulting, valuation and benchmarking with Lincoln’s investment banking, targeting middle-market M&A and private capital, CEOs Rob Brown and John Wepler said. (Josh Recamara, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Lincoln International completes acquisition of MarshBerry')Moves​Pen Underwriting named Michael Doyle CEO of its Irish operations; the 25-year market veteran from Ivernia, Zurich, and Wrightway will lead expansion and product broadening as Wrightway transitions to Pen Underwriting Ireland. (Josh Recamara, 7/11/2025/ Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Pen Underwriting, Allianz Trade, BHSI and Antares')Allianz Trade promoted William Whittington to Global Head of Specialty Credit and Mid Term, succeeding Christophe White; based in London, Whittington brings Lloyd’s roots and multinational experience since joining in 2016 (Singapore, Paris, New York) and now assumes global responsibility for the division. (Josh Recamara, 7/11/2025/ Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Pen Underwriting, Allianz Trade, BHSI and Antares')Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) promoted Frederic de Blieck to Country Manager, Belgium, expanding his role beyond Head of Executive & Professional Lines; he joined in 2022 and brings nearly two decades of financial lines experience. (Josh Recamara, 7/11/2025/ Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Pen Underwriting, Allianz Trade, BHSI and Antares')Antares Global promoted Andy Bridgwood and Chris Early to joint Class Cargo Underwriters to lead its cargo book under Head of Marine James Glynn; Bridgwood (joined 2022) brings 15 years’ cargo experience from Tokio Marine Europe and Generali, while Early (joined Mar 2025) brings a decade from Starstone, AIG and Apollo. (Josh Recamara, 7/11/2025/ Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Pen Underwriting, Allianz Trade, BHSI and Antares')AXA XL named Sabrina Lahrmann Head of International Property, UK & Lloyd’s, effective Nov. 1, to lead underwriting strategy for the international property retail business from London; Lahrmann brings 20+ years’ experience, previously serving as Underwriting Manager for this division and holding senior roles at AXA UK and Allianz. AXA XL also announced that David Jones will join as Chief Underwriting Officer of Retail, UK & Lloyd’s in spring 2026; Jones comes from QBE as Director of Underwriting for property and packaged business, with prior leadership roles at Aviva and Mitsui Sumitomo. (Josh Recamara, 6/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: AXA XL, Reassured and NSM UK')Reassured appointed Laura Mullaney as Chief Growth Officer effective October, tasking her with operational transformation across digital scripting, customer engagement, and partner network expansion; bringing 20+ years’ experience, she previously served as Transformation Director at Hastings Direct and Managing Director of distribution at BGL Insurance, supporting the firm’s push toward digital enablement and customer-centric operations. (Josh Recamara, 6/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: AXA XL, Reassured and NSM UK')NSM UK appointed Neil Thomsett as Operations Director for Kingfisher Insurance and Kingsbridge, overseeing tech and operations integration to boost broking efficiency and client service; bringing senior experience from Adler Fairways and UKGI Group in process improvement and M&A, Thomsett’s hire supports CEO Paul Havenhand’s growth plans across niche personal and commercial lines, including motor trade, classic vehicle, motorsport, and specialist contractor coverage. (Josh Recamara, 6/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: AXA XL, Reassured and NSM UK')BIBA named One Call Insurance Director Sarah Chadburn as Chair of its Regional Chairs’ Advisory Board and a member of the main board; she succeeds John Batty of Bridge Insurance Brokers, who moves to BIBA’s Insurance Brokers’ Standards Committee. With 20+ years’ broking experience, Chadburn will represent brokers across 11 regions, reinforcing BIBA’s focus on local issues shaping national advocacy. (Josh Recamara, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: BIBA, Westfield, Arch, Arc Legal, Bridge Specialty, BPL and MAXIS GBN')Westfield Specialty International named Anthony Baldwin President, Specialty International (subject to regulatory approval), based in London and reporting to Global President Jack Kuhn; the former AIG UK and Europe CEO brings 30 years’ experience to lead non-US operations as Westfield Specialty’s GWP hits $1.4B for the first nine months of 2025. (Josh Recamara, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: BIBA, Westfield, Arch, Arc Legal, Bridge Specialty, BPL and MAXIS GBN')Arch Insurance UK appointed Chris Walker -joining from Aviva, where he held underwriting roles - as Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter in Bristol to expand P&C portfolios and deepen broker relationships across the West, Southwest and Wales, reinforcing its regional growth strategy and investment in experienced underwriting talent. (Josh Recamara, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: BIBA, Westfield, Arch, Arc Legal, Bridge Specialty, BPL and MAXIS GBN')Arc Legal Group (AmTrust International) appointed John Walsh as Commercial Director to drive growth and deepen partner relationships; with 20+ years’ experience at RSA, Swinton, and British Engineering Services, he’ll support the company’s expansion across legal expenses and assistance lines, with strong growth expected into 2026. (Josh Recamara, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: BIBA, Westfield, Arch, Arc Legal, Bridge Specialty, BPL and MAXIS GBN')Bridge Specialty International appointed a new transactional liability leadership team - Charles Russell as Managing Director, with Hollie Markham and Jack O’Flaherty as Executive Directors- all ex-Gallagher - to build out W&I and tax insurance capabilities, advancing BSI’s strategy to scale in high-growth specialty lines. (Josh Recamara, 5/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: BIBA, Westfield, Arch, Arc Legal, Bridge Specialty, BPL and MAXIS GBN')Aegon named David Herzog as Chairman effective November 13, 2025, succeeding William Connelly, who retires the same day. The company will also propose Leni Boeren for board membership at the 2026 AGM; Boeren is the former CEO of Kempen Capital Management and Robeco Groep and has extensive non-executive experience. Connelly endorsed Boeren’s appointment, and Herzog noted his intent to work closely with the board and CEO Lard Friese. (Rod Bolivar, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Aegon, Iprism, Broadstone, Fiducia, Gallagher, Fidelis')Iprism appointed Adrian Saunders as Non-Executive Chairman, following his April 2024 board entry; the former senior leader at Ecclesiastical, Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox will support governance and strategic oversight, a move CEO Ian Lloyd says reflects the firm’s growing maturity as a management-owned business. (Rod Bolivar, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Aegon, Iprism, Broadstone, Fiducia, Gallagher, Fidelis')Fiducia appointed Graeme McFarlane as Development Underwriter for Scotland and the northeast of England; bringing 30-plus years of marine insurance experience from Santander, he will bolster broker support with expert underwriting and tailored coverage, CEO Gerry Sheehy said. (Rod Bolivar, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Aegon, Iprism, Broadstone, Fiducia, Gallagher, Fidelis')Gallagher appointed David Rush as Independent Non-Executive Director of Arthur J Gallagher Holdings (UK) Ltd; the former Deloitte Partner will chair the audit committee subject to regulatory approval, bringing nearly 40 years’ financial services experience as the firm integrates AssuredPartners and continues UK growth, CEO Michael Rea said. (Rod Bolivar, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Aegon, Iprism, Broadstone, Fiducia, Gallagher, Fidelis')Fidelis Insurance Holdings appointed William Waddell-Dudley as UK Chief Underwriting Officer; formerly Lead Underwriter for specialty reinsurance at IQUW with senior roles at AmTrust, Talbot, AIG and Hiscox, he will help strengthen and expand London underwriting operations, said group CUO Ian Houston. (Rod Bolivar, 3/11/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Aegon, Iprism, Broadstone, Fiducia, Gallagher, Fidelis')​Not subscribed yet? Subscribe for the latest news, market trends, and weekly insights - all delivered straight to your inbox.​All information provided in this market digest has been gathered from Insurance Business and IDEX Consulting.
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General Insurance newsletter Friday 31st October 2025

​​​Insurance NewsThe cost of not preparing your brokerage for sale - Lack of proper preparation directly impacts a business' sale value. This year, over $1.5 billion in potential deal value for brokers and MGAs is expected to be lost or eroded due to last-minute due diligence failures and unaddressed pre-sale deficiencies. Considering selling your brokerage? Our M&A team can help you boost EBITDA growth and strategically position your firm for sale. Learn more about our unique approach. (IDEX Consulting news, 'The cost of not preparing your brokerage for sale')Does your compensation reflect your true value? - Access the IDEX Salary Calculator to access the latest salary data for your role. Our free tool provides precise industry benchmarks for your role, equipping you with accurate data to confidently negotiate a pay increase or evaluate your current earning potential. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Does your compensation reflect your true value?')InsurTech market insights - The InsurTech market is poised for continued growth, creating a huge opportunity for traditional insurers to overhaul their product distribution strategies. Read IDEX's analysis on which product lines are growing and how businesses across insurance can capitalise on them. (IDEX Consulting news, 'InsurTech market insights')Which AI solutions work for you? - Platforms like InsurGPT, Eigen Technologies, and Guidewire are totally reshaping the insurance industry. Are you maximising your team’s efficiency? Find out which cutting-edge AI insurance tech you should be implementing to boost productivity and stay competitive. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Which AI solutions work for you?')Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. posted a 20% Q3 revenue jump to $3.33B—its 19th straight quarter of double-digit growth—driven by 4.8% organic gains and acquisitions (including the $13.8B AssuredPartners deal), with adjusted EPS at $2.32 and a declared $0.65 dividend. (Rod Bolivar, 31/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Gallagher sees 20% Q3 revenue jump')AXIS Q3 2025: combined ratio improved to 89.4% (insurance 85.9%, reinsurance 92.2%), net income $294M, insurance GPW up 11% and reinsurance up 6%, driven by stronger underwriting and portfolio enhancements; leadership updates include a new US Healthcare Re head and CFO transition in 2026. (Rod Bolivar, 30/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'AXIS sees combined ratio drop below 90%')Markel Group Q3: insurance combined ratio improved to 93% with 11% GWP growth, driving a 55% surge in adjusted operating income to $428M; year-to-date insurance combined ratio at 95% with 11% AOI growth to nearly $1B, supported by higher investment income and strong cash flow. (Josh Recamara, 30/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Markel Group's insurance segment posts strong Q3 underwriting gains')Tokio Marine GX and Northcourt launched NC Fusion, the first Lloyd’s facility tailored to nuclear fusion risks, creating scalable coverage frameworks that address fusion’s distinct risk profile versus fission to support projects from R&D through commercial deployment as the sector accelerates. (Jonalyn Cueto, 30/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Tokio Marine and Northcourt launch fusion insurance facility')Fortegra Insurance UK has been added to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers, enabling UK MGAs and brokers to access US surplus lines business more easily, bolstered by its PRA/FCA authorisation and growing London market presence. (Kenneth Araullo, 29/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Fortegra Insurance UK added to NAIC alien insurers list')Mission, the global managing general agent (MGA) incubator, will support the Q4 2025 launch of Lumara Insurance, a UK commercial combined MGA led by former Covéa leaders David Aslin and Mark Greig, offering single-policy, modular cover for business insurance and motor trade combined to help brokers streamline placements amid a surge of new, innovation-focused MGA entrants in the UK market. (Kenneth Araullo, 29/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Mission confirms support for latest UK MGA entrant')Zurich Insurance Group launched the Zurich AI Lab, a multi-location research initiative with ETH Zurich and the University of St. Gallen to develop scalable AI solutions for insurance and publish industry research, led by CEO Mario Greco with executive sponsors Ericson Chan and Carlos Rey de Vicente. (Kenneth Araullo, 29/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Zurich expands AI ambitions with new research lab')UK professional indemnity underwriters face margin pressure as falling rates outpace stable claims severity; Markel’s Mark Plews urges underwriting discipline, regional market engagement, and clearer PI–cyber wordings amid inflation, regulatory scrutiny, fraud risks, and emerging AI exposures. (Bryony Garlick, 28/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Specialist PI under pressure as rate declines outpace claims')Descartes Underwriting joined the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) as a supporting member to collaborate with mutuals on parametric solutions that close the climate protection gap, leveraging AI- and physics-based models amid rising catastrophe losses and low insurance penetration. (Kenneth Araullo, 28/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Descartes Underwriting joins ICMIF to tackle climate risk')Everest Group’s Q3 net income fell to US$255m from US$509m as the combined ratio rose to 103.4%, driven by US casualty reserve strengthening; reinsurance posted an 87.0% combined ratio versus 138.1% in insurance, with GWP down 1.2% to US$4.4bn and an ADC of up to US$1.2bn placed with Longtail Re to cover prior-year liabilities. (Kenneth Araullo, 29/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Everest Group's profits halved as combined ratio rises in Q3')Arch Capital reported Q3 net income of US$1.3bn, with insurance segment growth (NPW +7.3%, GWP +9.7%) and lower cat losses driving record operating income; reinsurance NPW fell 10.7% but earned premiums rose 6.5%, book value per share reached US$62.32 (+5.3% QoQ), and the company repurchased ~US$732m of shares. (Kenneth Araullo, 28/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Arch Capital Q3 net income hits $1.3bn, driven by insurance gains')Brown & Brown posted record Q3 revenue of $1.6bn (+35%), driven by acquisitions and 3.5% organic growth; margins narrowed with income before tax down 1.9% and margin at 19.4%, while adjusted EBITDAC rose 42% to $587m. The quarter included the $9.83bn Accession Risk Management (RSC Topco) acquisition and 5,000+ new hires as the broker expands globally. (Kenneth Araullo, 28/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Brown & Brown sees record revenue, narrower margins in Q3')Everest will sell renewal rights for its Global Retail Commercial Insurance book (~$2bn GWP across US/UK/EU/APAC) to AIG and refocus on Global Reinsurance and Wholesale & Specialty; it also secured a $1.2bn adverse development cover with Longtail Re on NA Insurance reserves (AY 2024 and prior), with Jason Keen named CEO of Global Wholesale & Specialty Insurance to drive E&S growth, pending regulatory approvals. (Josh Recamara, 28/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Everest refocuses with AIG renewal rights sale and $1.2 billion reserve protection deal')UK insurers are accelerating digital transformation, with 89% investing in digital initiatives according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI); AI, automation, personalisation, and on-demand models are reshaping pricing, distribution, and CX, while rising cyber risk, FCA focus on responsible AI, and legacy integration remain key challenges amid stronger UK cyber demand. (Josh Recamara, 28/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'UK insurers rapidly embracing tech innovations')Howden reports a record 37 insurers participating in 2025/26 solicitors’ PII, signalling a softer market with heightened competition, wider excess layer capacity, and general rate declines—though premiums may still rise for fast-growing firms; 18‑month terms persist, cyber uptake is increasing, and underwriters are now probing AI use, while higher‑risk conveyancing-heavy practices remain less favoured. (Kenneth Araullo, 27/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Law firms see softer market, more insurers in 2025 PII renewal: Howden')Mergers and AcquisitionsAIG and Onex will take 35% and 63% stakes in Convex (valuing common equity at $7B), with AIG also entering a whole-account quota share from Jan 2026; AIG will additionally buy 9.9% of Onex and commit $2B to its funds, with both deals expected to close H1 2026. (Steven Byerley, 30/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'AIG, Onex forge strategic partnership with major investments in Convex Group')Starr Insurance will acquire IQUW Group (syndicates IQUW and ERS plus IQUW Re Bermuda), making Starr’s managing agency the ninth-largest at Lloyd’s; the deal broadens reach in Bermuda, UK retail motor and London wholesale, with IQUW CEO Peter Bilsby set to lead Starr’s international business; closing expected H1 2026, subject to approvals. (Josh Recamara, 30/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Starr Insurance agrees to acquire IQUW Group')Moves​Following recent UK acquisitions and rebrands, Acrisure bolstered its UK retail leadership with David Cramp as Chief Revenue Officer, Rob White as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Rowanne Dicker as Head of UK Retail Markets and Placement, while MPS appointed Dr. Pallavi Bradshaw as medical director following Dr. Rob Hendry’s move to chief member officer, with Bradshaw starting in early 2026. (Rod Bolivar, 31/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Following acquisitions, Acrisure and MPS announce new appointments')Allianz UK appointed Vicky Yuill as distribution director for Allianz Personal Broker from December 2025, bringing over 20 years’ experience including head of insurance at Sainsbury’s Bank and leadership roles at Ageas and Kwik Fit Insurance Services; this follows Glyn Hughes’ appointment as managing director from February 2026, signaling a stronger push into personal lines broker distribution. (Josh Recamara, 30/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Allianz and AutoRek')Amiga Specialty named Martin Mills—Millstream founder who built it into a leading travel and PA MGA before its 2015 sale to Nexus—as non-executive chair to bolster governance and fuel growth in travel and PA, per founder/MD Adam Kembrooke. (Josh Recamara, 29/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Amiga, FM, Ignite Specialty')Ignite Specialty Risk made four hires to fuel UK/EU/US growth: Tim Woodgett (ex-Liberty Mutual, MS Amlin, Hiscox) as chief of staff to drive strategy, plus UK underwriting additions Ben Lim (portfolio manager, ex-Marsh), Angus Eames (technical underwriter, ex-ClientEarth/DLA Piper), and Matt Evans (promoted to technical underwriter); CEO Byron Sumner said the moves deepen expertise and enhance service quality as the firm scales globally. (Josh Recamara, 29/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Amiga, FM, Ignite Specialty')IGI appointed London market veteran Malcolm Barnes as head of specialty treaty to expand its reinsurance presence from its 20 Fenchurch Street office; ex-Amlin Syndicate 2001 marine treaty lead, Barnes brings 35+ years across Lloyd’s, with CUO Chris Jarvis highlighting growth ambitions in marine, energy, and PV/terrorism specialty treaty lines. (Josh Recamara, 28/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'IGI appoints Malcolm Barnes to lead specialty treaty reinsurance in London')​Not subscribed yet? Subscribe for the latest news, market trends, and weekly insights - all delivered straight to your inbox.​All information provided in this market digest has been gathered from Insurance Business and IDEX Consulting.
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Financial Services newsletter Friday 31st October 2025

​​Financial Services NewsSt James’s Place FUM surpassed £200bn for the first time, reaching £212.39bn (+12% YTD), with Q3 net inflows of £1.8bn (vs £890m in Q3 2024) and YTD retention at 95.2% (up from 94.6%); CEO Mark FitzPatrick cited strong demand and pre-implementation activity ahead of the new charging structure, as the firm moves to scrap most exit charges. (Financial Planning Today, 23/10/2025, 'SJP FUM climbs 12% to top £200bn for first time')Aberdeen’s advice arm saw £0.5bn net outflows in Q3 to 30 Sept, a 50% YoY improvement (Q3 2024: £1bn), with YTD adviser outflows at £1.4bn (vs £3bn last year). Adviser AUMA stood at £79bn (+£3bn QoQ). Interactive Investor delivered £1.9bn net inflows (Q3 2024: £1.2bn), while the investment arm had £1.8bn net outflows, 49% better YoY (Q3 2024: £3.5bn). Group AUMA/A rose 6% YTD to £542.4bn, and CEO Jason Windsor said adviser flows are on track to turn positive in 2026. (Financial Planning Today, 23/10/2025, 'Outflows continue for Aberdeen Adviser')Quilter’s core net inflows rose 28% YoY to £2.2bn in Q3, lifting group AUMA/A 7% to £134.8bn, aided by £6.4bn of market tailwinds; YTD core net inflows reached £6.7bn, driven by strong platform demand, with platform net inflows over £2bn in the quarter (vs £1.4bn in Q3 2024), gross and net platform inflows up 19% and 15% YoY, IFA channel gross flows up 35% to £1.3bn, and the high net worth segment delivering £758m gross and £239m net inflows. (Financial Planning Today, 22/10/2025, 'Platform drives 48% rise in net inflows for Quilter')The FCA has updated its cyber disruption guidance for regulated firms, adding clearer expectations for response, recovery, and third‑party outages after recent AWS and 2024 CrowdStrike incidents. It also reminded firms that operational resilience rules have applied since 31 March. (Financial Planning Today, 22/10/2025, 'FCA urges firms to boost resilience after cyber attacks')State Pension is set to rise by 4.8% in April under the Triple Lock, which uses September data, outpacing September CPI at 3.8%. ONS held CPI at 3.8% (vs 4% forecast), with food and soft drink inflation easing to 4.5% from 5.1%. Barring intervention from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the 4.8% uplift will proceed. (Financial Planning Today, 22/10/2025, 'State Pension set to rise 4.8% as CPI remains high')DB transfer values are down 6% since the start of 2025, with a modest uptick in September; the quarterly average is ~3% below end-June per XPS’s Transfer Value Index. Values have been relatively stable, with month-end figures within a £5,000 band over six months. Transfer activity ticked up in September to an annualised 18 per 1,000 members, though volatility has increased in recent months. (Financial Planning Today, 20/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Pension transfer values fall 6% in 2025')​Former Aviva CEO David Barral, 63, died after his Aston Martin DBX crashed into a tree on the A58 near Wetherby. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses. His family expressed devastation. Barral, a prominent financial services figure, spent over 15 years at Aviva (1999–2015) in senior roles including CEO, COO, marketing and distribution director. (Financial Planning Today, 16/10/2025, 'Former Aviva CEO David Barral dies in car crash')Brooks Macdonald posted £49m net outflows in the quarter to 30 Sept (vs £3m prior quarter; £111m YoY). BPS outflows were £157m (11% YoY improvement), while platform MPS net inflows hit £175m (12% annualised). FUMA rose 3% to £19.7bn (FUM £17.3bn); advised-only assets slipped to £2.42bn. (Financial Planning Today, 15/10/2025, 'Net outflows rise in latest quarter at Brooks Macdonald')L&G will launch an AI-powered customer service platform for workplace savings, retail protection, and annuities, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre. It will analyse conversations for next-best actions, tools, and sentiment to flag vulnerabilities, aiming to speed responses and personalise support for advisers and customers, with more product lines coming under a multi-year plan. (Financial Planning Today, 15/10/2025, 'L&G to add AI-powered customer service platform')Fairstone increased revenue/pro forma income 21% to £168m and assets to £20bn (FY2024), sets goal to reach £40bn by 2030; now serving 125k+ clients across 56+ locations with 12 regional hubs in the UK and Ireland. (Financial Planning Today, 14/10/2025, 'Fairstone revenue leaps 21% as client assets hit £20bn')AJ Bell Investcentre launched an integration with Dynamic Planner to enable bulk client valuations from AJ Bell into Dynamic Planner, including compatibility with its mobile app, Tram, to save admin time. AJ Bell says this streamlines manual tasks “at the touch of a button,” enhancing its advised proposition. (Financial Planning Today, 14/10/2025, 'AJ Bell Investcentre links up with Dynamic Planner')Nearly 1 in 3 IFAs (30%) are planning or exploring a sale, per an AFH Wealth Management survey of 80 advisers. Drivers include higher costs, regulatory burden, and value realisation. Two-thirds (66%) expect regulation to spur more sales within five years; 40% cite rising costs as a consolidation driver; 81% view consolidation as positive/necessary; only 16% think selling harms clients. Survey conducted by Goodman Lantern. (Financial Planning Today, 13/10/2025, 'A third of advisers want to sell up – survey')Quilter Financial Planning added eight new AR firms since April: Jupiter Wealth (Northwood, London; principal Geetika Sethi), Redleaf FP (Kent/West Sussex; principals James Hughes, Julian Durand, Jeremy Howard, Perry O’Shea), Roseum FP (Renfrew; principal Michaela Pashley), Singer WM (Keynsham; founder Cassie Singer), Ascent FP (St Asaph; directors Gaynor Lyth, Gwilym Lloyd Jones, John Ridings), Richmond WM (Hebburn; principal Neil Richmond), Mapledurham FP (Reading/Mapledurham; principal John Barry Laverick), Caldwell Financial (Belfast/London; founder Neal Caldwell CFA). (Financial Planning Today, 10/10/2025, 'Quilter Financial Planning network adds 8 new ARs')The cost of unpreparedness in Financial Services - For Wealth and Asset Management firms in 2025, an estimated 10-20% of sale value is being eroded on deals due to a lack of preparation before sale. Considering selling your firm? Our M&A team can help you boost EBITDA growth and strategically position your firm for sale. Learn more about our unique approach. (IDEX Consulting news, 'The cost of unpreparedness in Financial Services')The wealth tax uncertainty: impact for wealth managers and their clients - A potential UK wealth tax is sparking widespread discussion to help stabilise the nation's 2.7$ trillion debt. The debate signals urgent proactive planning for wealth managers and clients. (IDEX Consulting news, 'The wealth tax uncertainty: impact for wealth managers and their clients')Looking for a new financial services career opportunity?- Our recruiters are supporting leading firms across wealth management, pensions, actuarial and employee benefits. Check out our latest vacancies. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Looking for a new financial services career opportunity?')Keen to understand what your financial services firm might be worth?- Use the free IDEX business calculator to get an accurate valuation that will provide invaluable insights. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Keen to understand what your financial services firm might be worth?')Mergers and AcquisitionsSchroders sold its 49.4% stake in Schroders Personal Wealth to Lloyds in exchange for Lloyds’ 19.1% stake in Cazenove Capital. SPW becomes wholly owned by Lloyds and will rebrand as Lloyds Wealth. The 2019 JV delivered ~£45m operating profit in H1 2025. A multi-year IM agreement keeps Schroders managing SPW and Scottish Widows assets, and Lloyds will continue referring HNW clients to Cazenove. The deal aims to expand both firms’ wealth propositions in complementary segments. (Financial Planning Today, 9/10/2025, 'Schroders sells share in wealth JV to Lloyds')Hoxton Wealth acquired Manchester-based Haven IFA (undisclosed), adding ~£140m AUM, expanding its North West presence from Liverpool along the M62; two of Haven’s four advisers will join (two retiring) with the admin team moving over to ensure client continuity, as the firm establishes a strategic Manchester base. (Financial Planning Today, 27/10/2025, 'Hoxton Wealth Acquires £140m AUM Manchester firm')AFH Wealth Management acquired St Albans firm Avidity Wealth Management (undisclosed), integrating the team immediately and rebranding as AFH Wealth Management St Albans; Avidity brings £750m+ FUM, ~1,800 clients, 11 advisers and 13 staff, strengthening AFH’s South-East presence. (Financial Planning Today, 23/10/2025, 'AFH adds £750m AUM with acquisition of Herts Planner')MKC Wealth, backed by private equity, acquired four IFAs - Money Flow, Goldcrest Financial Planning, Berg-Davies Associates, and Sherpa Financial Solutions - for undisclosed sums, with principals retiring post-transition. Sherpa (Norwood, founded 2016 by Shaun Stentiford), Berg-Davies (Stowmarket, founded by Roger Davies), Goldcrest (Surrey, founded 2018 by Charles Everingham), and Money Flow (Kingston upon Thames, founded by Roland Askew) will transition clients to MKC before founder retirements; Money Flow’s sale followed a recommendation from a prior seller. (Financial Planning Today, 16/10/2025, 'MKC Wealth acquires quartet of IFA firms')Titan Wealth will acquire Blacktower (c. £2.2bn AUM), pending regulatory approval, merging it into Titan Wealth International. The combined entity aims to scale globally, enhance discretionary and investment management, and expand client support by pairing Titan’s institutional capabilities with Blacktower’s 40 years of international advisory experience. Price undisclosed. (Financial Planning Today, 13/10/2025, 'Titan Wealth to buy £2.2bn AUM international adviser')The Finli Group acquired four adviser firms: Catterson Wealth Management, Groundwell, Oaklands Wealth Management, Peter Guy Financial Planning, adding ~£259m AUA. The Milton Keynes-based national firm now tops £5bn AUA and has completed 18 acquisitions year-to-date, strengthening its core regional footprint.(Financial Planning Today, 3/10/2025, 'Finli makes 4 adviser firm acquisitions')Sovereign Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Equilibrium, with existing management retaining a significant minority and day-to-day control. Terms undisclosed. Equilibrium keeps its brand, HQ, and relationship-led model; no changes to client relationships, portfolios, fees, or jobs. Sovereign will use Equilibrium as a national buy-and-build platform to scale into new regions. Founder Colin Lawson remains involved. (Financial Planning Today, 1/10/2025, 'Former Shackleton owner buys majority stake in Equilibrium FP')​MoversEvelyn Partners appointed ex-Edinburgh Rugby star Chris Dean to its Edinburgh team in a business development role while he trains as a financial planner, following the recent hire of ex-pro Alex Tait; Dean will drive opportunities across planning and investment, strengthen key relationships, raise the firm’s profile, and leverages his JP Morgan Athlete Transition Programme experience. (Financial Planning Today, 28/10/2025, 'Evelyn recruits rugby star to Financial Planning team')WH Ireland’s chair Simon Moore and NED Gary Stran resigned after shareholders rejected the £1m sale of its wealth arm to Oberon Investments at a General Meeting, calling it a vote of “no confidence.” The deal has collapsed, with both board resolutions failing. (Financial Planning Today, 9/10/2025, 'WH Ireland chair quits as wealth arm sale collapses')In further news...WH Ireland appoints Lumin Wealth co-MD John Cusins as Non-Exec Director to help shape plans after shareholders blocked the £1m sale of its wealth arm to Oberon; Cusins, a chartered accountant and Lumin co-founder now part of VZ Group, holds 1.63% of WH Ireland and will support consultations with principal shareholders. (Financial Planning Today, 27/10/2025, 'Troubled WH Ireland appoints Lumin MD as director')Evelyn Partners bolsters its London team with two senior hires: Sukaina Karim-Hussein as director, financial planning, formerly at Coutts with a focus on entrepreneurs and female founders, and Hector Millar as associate director, chartered financial planner, previously at London Wall Partners, specialising in City professionals and partners of Magic Circle law firms. (Financial Planning, 23/10/2025, 'Evelyn adds 2 senior Financial Planners')Amyr Rocha Lima, former CISI Financial Planning Forum chair and UK financial planner, will join the global Financial Planning Standards Board from 1 April. The FPSB, which sets standards for CFP professionals worldwide, also announced Amy Richardson (TCI Wealth Advisors) joining the board, Caroline Dabu beginning a two-year term as chair from April, and Eunice Chan becoming chairperson-elect in 2026. Lima, managing director at Strategic Wealth Partners, remains on the CISI board and co-founded SWP in 2023 with Benchmark Capital’s support. (Financial Planning Today, 22/10/2025, 'Amyr Rocha Lima joins FPSB board')Nucleus Financial Platforms promoted chief commercial officer Mike Regan to deputy CEO, a new role in which he’ll support CEO Richard Rowney while retaining current duties and helping shape strategy. Regan joined in 2022 as CFO, helped drive the Curtis Banks and Third Financial acquisitions, led commercial wins and proposition investment, and previously held senior finance roles at BGL Insurance, Coutts, and RBS, with earlier stints at PwC, HSBC, UBS, and WestLB. (Financial Planning Today, 21/10/2025, 'Nucleus promotes CCO to be deputy CEO')Suttons IFA hired Chartered Financial Planner Richard Higgs from Equilibrium FP. The Sale-based firm, which made its third acquisition (Whitewell FP, Bolton) earlier this year, has grown AUM to £300m. Higgs brings 18 years’ experience, is a CII Fellow, and previously spent ~10 years at Equilibrium and earlier roles at BNY Mellon. (Financial Planning Today, 7/10/2025, 'Manchester firm adds Chartered Financial Planner')Wealth Manager Blevins Franks appointed James Roberts (co-founder, Partners Wealth Management) as CEO, pending regulatory approval. The expat-focused firm (serving UK nationals in Europe) notes Roberts will be only its third leader in 50 years, underscoring continuity and client-centric culture, per chair John Stone. (Financial Planning Today, 6/10/2025, 'New CEO hired for expat specialist Blevins Franks')​Not subscribed yet? Subscribe for the latest news, market trends, and weekly insights - all delivered straight to your inbox.​All information provided in this market digest has been gathered from Financial Planning Today and IDEX Consulting.
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General Insurance newsletter Friday 24th October 2025

​​​Insurance NewsThe Risk and Compliance professionals employment market - Candidates no longer tolerate poor interview experiences, making slick processes essential to attract quality professionals. Jack Johnson, our Risk & Compliance recruiter shares what professionals are looking for in this market and how to attract the very best. (IDEX Consulting news, 'The Risk and Compliance professionals employment market')AI insurance tools - which ones could help you? - Key tools include InsurGPT, Eigen Technologies, and Guidewire. Which ones are you aware of and which ones could help your job? Access our detailed overview to find out. (IDEX Consulting news, 'AI insurance tools - which ones could help you?')MGA outlook: what opportunities are there for insurers? - With the MGA market booming, insurers have a huge opportunity to optimise their product innovation and market reach. Our article explores how partnering with agile MGAs can help insurers capitalise on specialised expertise, technology, and talent to win in a competitive landscape. (IDEX Consulting news, 'MGA outlook: what opportunities are there for insurers?')IDEX Salary Calculator: Is it time for a pay rise? - Use the data from our free salary calculator to arm yourself with accurate market benchmarks that you can use to influence your employer. (IDEX Consulting news, 'IDEX Salary Calculator: Is it time for a pay rise?')The FCA reports UK financial complaints rose to 1.85 million in H1 2025, up 4% from H2 2024, with firms paying £283 million in redress (up 20%). Banking and credit card complaints grew 7% and pensions rose 6%, while insurance complaints were broadly flat. Around 57% of complaints were upheld, and the average payout increased from £207 to £238. (Kenneth Araullo, 24/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'UK financial complaints rise in first half – FCA')Aon has launched an AI-powered supply chain risk consulting solution that analyses data from 80,000+ sources across 200+ countries to predict disruptions, map supplier dependencies and bottlenecks, and deliver real-time, prioritised recommendations—aimed at surfacing hidden vulnerabilities and boosting resilience for global organisations. (Jonalyn Cueto, 23/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Aon unveils AI tool to spot supply chain weaknesses')London Commercial Court ruled that in RSA v. Equitas: defense costs do not erode the £4m indemnity excess in the excess-of-loss reinsurance, Equitas must follow RSA’s TTSA settlement because the claims co-operation clause didn’t restrict settlements, RSA acted properly and businesslike in reaching the 47% allocation, and compound interest is payable from the date of loss. (Matthew Sellers, 23/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'RSA wins some, loses some in major reinsurance case against Equitas')Chubb’s Q3 2025 delivered net income of $2.80B and core operating income of $3.00B, driven by lower catastrophe losses and strong investment gains, with book value up 4.7% and tangible book up 6.6%. P&C net premiums written rose 5.3% to $12.93B (North America +4.4%, Overseas General +9.7%), while P&C underwriting income hit a record $2.26B with an 81.8% combined ratio; ROE was 15.9% and core ROTE 24.5%. (Kenneth Araullo, 22/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Chubb’s Q3 earnings surge as book value, premiums climb')Casper Specialty UK launched Tundra Specialty, a dedicated renewable energy insurer set to begin writing by end-2025 under its own brand and strategy; led by veteran underwriter Matthew Melville with Roger Mclean as head of distribution, the unit targets booming solar and wind demand amid funding constraints, positioning to provide specialist capacity as resilience and risk management become central to project financing. (Kenneth Araullo, 22/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Casper launches Tundra Specialty for renewable energy insurance')Gracechurch’s UK Insurers Monitor shows broker-rated service improving broadly, lifting market-average NPS to +19 (up seven points since end-2024 and 39 since mid-2022), while claims still lag with a market-average NPS of -3 despite recent gains; investments in tech and process may turn claims into a differentiator ahead of the 2026 Service Quality Marque announcements. (Kenneth Araullo, 22/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'UK insurers have improved their services, Gracechurch research finds')MX, the underwriting arm of Specialist Risk Group, struck a multi-year delegated distribution deal with Aviva to support Trilogy Underwriting, targeting over £100m in GWP and bolstering MX’s London Market capacity to fuel UK growth and improve access for brokers handling complex P&C risks, aligning with Aviva’s distribution strategy and broader SRG partnership. (Josh Recamara, 22/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'MX enters multi-year distribution deal with Aviva to expand growth')Pikl founder and Insurtech UK Chair Louise Birritteri says the next wave of UK insurtech is driven by cross-industry talent, collaboration with incumbents over “disruption,” closing the gender funding gap (with policy-level fixes), and simplifying pilots/onboarding, as regulation, macro pressure, and AI reshape innovation and talent pipelines. (Bryony Garlick, 21/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Diversity and disruption: inside the next wave of UK insurtech')Folgate launched Contractors Combined, a bespoke construction policy for brokers offering up to nine cover sections (EL, PL, CAR, PA, property, PI, D&O, legal expenses) with non-declaration cover, extended PL options, risk management features, and A-rated capacity—aimed at simplifying complex placements amid rising service expectations and theft-driven loss prevention needs. (Kenneth Araullo, 21/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Folgate unveils contractors combined policy to streamline construction insurance')HMRC data shows UK insurance premium tax receipts reached £4.54bn in H1 2025/26, up £39m year over year and continuing a five-year 40% rise. Industry voices argue for abolishing IPT on health insurance to improve affordability, ease pressure on the NHS, and support mutuals and productivity, even if it reduces tax take. (Kenneth Araullo, 21/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'UK insurance premium tax receipts setting new pace in first half')Ardonagh has struck a major partnership with Asda to deliver insurance products through the supermarket’s channels, expanding distribution and customer reach. The tie-up aims to leverage Asda’s scale with Ardonagh’s insurance expertise to grow sales and improve access to everyday insurance for UK consumers. (Matthew Sellers, 21/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Ardonagh in huge tie-up with Asda')According to office infrastructure firm Co-space, UK businesses in shared or flexible workspaces face rising cyber exposure, with 43% reporting breaches in the past year; high-risk sectors include information/communications, professional services, and finance, prompting calls for enterprise-grade coworking security, stronger controls (2FA, patching, training), and alignment with cyber insurance requirements—especially as Windows 10 support ends. (Josh Recamara, 21/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Shared workspaces drive new cyber risks for UK businesses - report')Moves​Allianz has overhauled its UK leadership to accelerate growth: CFO Ulf Lange becomes Managing Director of personal lines from Dec 1, with Michael Ruf (from Allianz SE) stepping in as CFO; Serge Raffard moves to a global role leading expansion in India; Suzanne Scott (ex-AXA) joins as Chief People and Culture Officer; and David Kelly will join in early 2026 as Chief Audit Officer. Separately, Allianz Commercial is introducing a new board structure from Jan 1, 2026, with Jeremy Sharpe named Chief Distribution Officer and Christian Sandric appointed President, Commercial, Asia Pacific, with UK and EMEA presidents to follow, subject to regulatory approval.(Josh Recamara, 24/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Allianz strengthens UK leadership')The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) CEO Bill Ross, stepping down after 21 years, led the foundation’s expansion across the US, UK, and recently Canada; under his tenure IICF granted over $53M to nonprofits and mobilized 370,000+ volunteer hours from 130,000 industry professionals, with 250+ insurers engaged—now prompting a formal CEO search while Board Chair Wendy Houser oversees operations and a special committee reviews future strategy. (Josh Recamara, 23/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'IICF CEO Bill Ross to step down')Angelica Solutions has added Matt and Katherine Goldsmith to its associate network, bringing 35+ years’ combined pricing and underwriting experience across motor, home, travel, and commercial vehicle lines. Katherine specialises in claims modelling, commercial pricing, data strategy, MI reporting, and technical underwriting, while Matt brings Radar/Python rating engine build, test automation and CI/CD, and cloud expertise, supporting pricing transformation across international teams. Founded in 2019 by Sarah Vaughan, Angelica Solutions provides practical expertise to insurers and MGAs.(Josh Recamara, 21/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Angelica Solutions and Amiga Specialty')Amiga Specialty has appointed Jamie Ricketts as Managing Director, financial institutions, a new London-based role reporting to group MD Adam Kembrooke. Ricketts will build and lead the FI product line, set strategy, and work with brokers and clients to drive growth and returns. Formerly at AXIS and Nexus Underwriting, he brings strong broker relationships and a track record of profitable portfolio building. The hire supports Amiga’s 2025-launched expansion across financial lines and transactional risks in the UK and Hong Kong. (Josh Recamara, 21/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Angelica Solutions and Amiga Specialty')Open GI has appointed insurtech veteran Stuart Walters as a Non-Executive Director, reuniting him with Chair Peter Thompson from their BGL days. Walters, ex-CIO at BGL and Parcel2go and part-time CTO at Trinity Cups, brings deep tech and digital strategy expertise to bolster Open GI’s partnerships, innovation agenda, and ongoing transformation initiatives. (Kenneth Araullo, 20/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Open GI bolsters board with insurtech expert Stuart Walters')AXA will reshuffle leadership from Dec 1: Guillaume Borie (previously CEO, AXA France) becomes Global Head of Finance, Strategy, Underwriting, Risk and Technology; Mathieu Godart (CEO, AXA France P&C and partnerships) steps up to CEO, AXA France; Matthieu Caillat (COO, AXA XL) becomes Group Chief Technology and AI Officer and CEO, AXA Group Operations; and Karima Silvent (group CHRO) becomes Deputy General Secretary—aligning underwriting, risk and AI across the group. (Josh Recamara, 20/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'AXA reshuffles leadership team')Not subscribed yet? Subscribe for the latest news, market trends, and weekly insights - all delivered straight to your inbox.​All information provided in this market digest has been gathered from Insurance Business and IDEX Consulting.
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General Insurance newsletter Friday 17th October 2025

​​Insurance NewsHow will a bespoke regulation impact MGAs? - With 68% of brokers demanding bespoke MGA regulation and the market hitting $109 billion in premiums, change is coming. IDEX examines how new frameworks will reshape operations, partnerships, and compliance, and what MGAs must do now to prepare for transformation. (IDEX Consulting news, ''How will a bespoke regulation impact MGAs?')Unlocking AI's potential in insurance: Insights from experts - Getting started with AI doesn't have to be overwhelming. IDEX reveals the proven strategies successful insurers are using, from conducting business reviews to bringing teams along the journey. Discover the practical first steps that separate AI leaders from laggards. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Unlocking AI's potential in insurance: Insights from experts')How insurers and brokers are winning with predictive analytics - As competition intensifies, predictive analytics separates winners from followers in insurance. Our article reveals how brokers and insurers are transitioning from technology experiments to scalable solutions that address complex workflows, compliance demands, and customer expectations. Discover the strategies driving success. (IDEX Consulting news, 'How insurers and brokers are winning with predictive analytics')Why climate transparency matters more than ever for US insurers - 97% of insurers disclose climate strategies, yet only 29% provide measurable targets, a dangerous accountability gap as billion-dollar disasters multiply. IDEX examines why transparency without metrics leaves customers vulnerable and how leading insurers are bridging the widening protection gap before it's too late. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Why climate transparency matters more than ever for US insurers')The Insurance Development Forum announced the first close of its Infrastructure Resilience Development Fund at $340 million, managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (BlackRock), to finance resilient infrastructure across emerging markets—spanning water, waste, energy, transport, health, and digital—using blended senior/mezzanine debt with IFC participation and fundraising continuing into 2026. (Jonalyn Cueto, 17/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'IDF launches $340 million resilience fund for emerging markets')Former Aviva UK & Ireland CEO David Barral, 63, died after his Aston Martin crashed and caught fire in West Yorkshire; police have launched an investigation and appealed for witnesses, while tributes highlight his 2011–2015 leadership at Aviva and broader roles across financial services. (Matthew Sellers, 16/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Former Aviva CEO David Barral dies in West Yorkshire crash')Marsh McLennan posted Q3 2025 revenue of $6.4B (+11% GAAP, +4% underlying) with adjusted operating income and EPS up 13% and 11% respectively, as it prepares to rebrand to Marsh by 2027 and launches a tech-and-data BCS unit to drive AI-enabled client outcomes. (Kenneth Araullo, 16/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Marsh McLennan reports Q3 revenue growth as major rebrand looms')NARDAC expanded underwriting to include Construction All Risks cover for BESS projects—protecting against natural perils and hot-testing risks—while extending reach to Europe and Australia, with up to US$50m lead and US$20m for smaller deals backed by eight A-rated Lloyd’s syndicates. (Jonalyn Cueto, 16/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Broker expands insurance capacity for growing BESS markets')PwC UK launched InsurStart, an accelerator connecting emerging insurers, MGAs, and early-stage carriers with PwC experts for regulatory, business planning, capital access, tech, and recruitment support, with applications open now and pitch sessions starting Dec 11 for the first cohort. (Jonalyn Cueto, 16/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'PwC unveils programme to back emerging underwriters')AXA Partners and insurtech bolttech formed a long-term partnership to scale embedded insurance across the EU, UK, and Switzerland—combining AXA’s B2B2C assistance lines with bolttech’s tech and device protection to open new cross-sell channels across telecom, finance, utilities, travel, OEM, and retail sectors. (Jonalyn Cueto, 16/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'AXA announces new partnership')Aviva will automatically extend BI indemnity periods to a minimum of 24 months at no extra cost for eligible SME policies quoted/renewed via FastTrade—uplifting sums insured accordingly—to tackle underinsurance amid evidence that real recovery from major incidents often exceeds 12 months. (Kenneth Araullo, 15/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Aviva extends BI cover for SMEs amid underinsurance concerns')The NCSC’s Annual Review reports a surge to 204 nationally significant UK cyberattacks (up from 89), with 18 highly significant incidents and 429 total—driven by APTs—prompting government outreach to FTSE350 leaders and industry calls for proactive, rehearsed incident readiness alongside prevention. (Kenneth Araullo, 15/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Record spike in major UK cyberattacks puts businesses on alert – NCSC')Moody’s Ratings maintains a stable outlook for UK life and P&C insurers into 2025–26, citing resilient revenues supported by pensions (BPAs) and mandatory P&C demand, high rates bolstering investment income, robust capital, and rebuilding reserves—though P&C pricing has peaked, motor remains pressured, nat-cat and reinsurance costs are elevated, and further solvency gains are unlikely. (Kenneth Araullo, 15/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'UK insurance sector outlook stable as Moody’s sees resilient revenues')Aviva launched Aviva Risk Training Solutions (ARTS), a mobile-first digital platform built with SafetyCulture that gives commercial clients free, expert-led microlearning based on 250+ loss prevention standards, with 25 courses live and 50+ coming, covering risks like flood, cyber, Li-ion batteries, and sustainability; further rollouts are planned globally. (Jonalyn Cueto, 15/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Aviva launches digital training platform')Marsh McLennan will rebrand to Marsh starting January 2026 and has created a Business and Client Services (BCS) unit to centralise tech, data, AI, analytics, and operations under CIOO Paul Beswick; businesses will transition to the Marsh brand by 2027, with Guy Carpenter becoming Marsh Re and the ticker changing to MRSH. (Kenneth Araullo, 14/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Marsh McLennan to rebrand as Marsh, launches new BCS unit')​Mergers and AcquisitionsSpecialist Risk Group acquired Health Partners Europe and SEMPRIS to expand its elite sports offering, adding specialist healthcare schemes, indemnity insurance for sports medics, and the Formis athlete management system, while retaining investment in tech and service to broaden high-performance sector access. (Jonalyn Cueto, 17/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Specialist Risk Group secures latest deal')In further news...Specialist Risk Group acquired a Lockton Wholesale team led by Shelley Wright, integrating with Miles Smith to enhance SRG’s London Market wholesale proposition across property, casualty, and financial lines, aligning with its strategy to build a leading independent wholesale platform for UK brokers. (Jonalyn Cueto, 15/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'SRG announces acquisition of Lockton Wholesale team')Movers​Howden appointed Susan Panuccio as Group CFO effective Jan 6, 2026; she will join the Howden Group board. Bringing 30+ years’ global finance experience, including 20+ at News Corp (eight years as CFO), Panuccio has led digital transformation and growth across markets. (Jonalyn Cueto, 15/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Howden, CILA, and Duck Creek')The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) has appointed Hobbs as Qualifications Manager to drive its education and governance reforms. Formerly Head of Curriculum Strategy at the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications, he oversaw 30+ qualifications and 10,000 exams annually. His hire supports CILA’s push to broaden membership and modernise its qualifications framework. (Jonalyn Cueto, 15/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Howden, CILA, and Duck Creek')Zurich appointed Terry Powell as Group CTO and Cristina Ghetti as Group Head of Digital Employee Experience (effective Oct 20), reporting to Ericson Chan. Powell previously led IT transformation and cloud at ANZ, drove AI/digital and global IT centralisation at Domino’s, and ran insurance tech at Suncorp. Ghetti led large-scale AI rollout at Nestlé and delivered a digital roadmap and post-merger IT integration at Coca-Cola European Partners. Powell will drive tech strategy and AI-led resilience; Ghetti will lead AI upskilling and productivity. (Kenneth Araullo, 14/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Allianz UK, Zurich Insurance, HDI Global')Allianz UK appointed Mansoor Reehana as Head of Artificial Intelligence, a new role overseeing AI strategy, architecture, and product delivery across the central data team. He will align AI with business goals, scale enterprise ML platforms, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure ethical deployment. Reehana joined Allianz in May 2023 as Data Science Manager, leading AI/ML portfolios, platform design/migration, and generative AI implementation. Previously, he worked at EY’s AI Center of Excellence and Crawford & Company, leading global data transformation. (Kenneth Araullo, 14/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Allianz UK, Zurich Insurance, HDI Global')HDI Global appointed Georgina Smart as Head of Global Risk Bloodstock & Equine, effective Oct 15. Based in London, she will lead underwriting and distribution strategy across international markets and the US. Smart previously held senior equine underwriting roles at Ashby Underwriting, Tokio Marine Kiln (Head of Equine), and Catlin. HDI’s UK & Ireland bloodstock team continues under Cathy Olive. (Kenneth Araullo, 14/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Allianz UK, Zurich Insurance, HDI Global')Miller appointed David Robinson as CEO of its MGA division and Neil Ross as Chief Underwriting Officer to drive specialty underwriting growth. Robinson is the former CEO of Optio Group and ex-Chubb/ACE Regional President for UK & Ireland; Ross joins from AXIS Capital, bringing deep experience across liability, cyber, and property, including digital underwriting initiatives. (Kenneth Araullo, 14/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Miller names CEO for MGA division')Nexus Underwriting expanded its trade credit operations into Italy, establishing a Milan-based team led by Country Manager Roberto Calabretti. As the only Lloyd’s coverholder for trade credit in Italy, Nexus will roll out existing products and new local solutions; Federica Paudice joins mid-October as Broker and Partner Manager. The move supports European growth across financial lines, legal protection, and cyber. (Jonalyn Cueto, 14/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Nexus Underwriting expands trade credit operations into Italy')Markel named Tom Hillier as Chief Underwriting Officer and will move to five international businesses (APAC, Canada, Europe, London Market, UK) by end-2025. The London Market unit will consolidate marine & energy, PFR & cyber, and specialty. Hillier previously served as MD – Specialty at Brit Insurance and, after joining Markel in Dec 2023, launched and led Markel’s Specialty practice within International Wholesale in 2023. He brings 20+ years’ experience across P&C lines, focused on underwriting performance and governance. (Jonalyn Cueto, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Markel names Hillier as CUO, unveils new five-business international structure')Westfield Specialty International appointed Sarah McNally as Head of Distribution, reporting to CUO Jeremy Shallow. London-based, she’ll lead product distribution strategy and broker engagement to drive growth and strengthen cross-class relationships. McNally joins from Zurich Insurance, where she spent 10+ years managing client and broker relationships. (Rod Bolivar, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Westfield Specialty, MNK International, Diesta, Optio, Aon, and QBE')MNK International appointed James Gorsuch as Associate Director of UK and international real estate. He will lead reinsurance and wholesale service delivery for clients, including fund and asset managers. Gorsuch previously held roles at Marsh, Lockton, and Inicio Risk Solutions; MNK says the hire strengthens its global real estate capabilities. (Rod Bolivar, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Westfield Specialty, MNK International, Diesta, Optio, Aon, and QBE')Optio Group named Harald Teige Head of Coastal Marine at S Insurance AS (Oslo), reporting to CUO Morten F. Basthus. With 30+ years in marine insurance, Teige will help expand the marine portfolio across Nordic and European markets. (Rod Bolivar, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Westfield Specialty, MNK International, Diesta, Optio, Aon, and QBE')Aon plc appointed Michelle Beverely as Chief Broking Officer for commercial risk and Lucy Gleeson as Head of Products and Facilities, both reporting to Rob Kemp, CEO of commercial risk UK. Beverely will lead broking strategy and insurer relationships; Gleeson (formerly Head of Structured Portfolio Solutions) will oversee product development and market facilities. Aon says the moves align broking with client needs and bolster leadership. (Rod Bolivar, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Westfield Specialty, MNK International, Diesta, Optio, Aon, and QBE')QBE appointed Insaf Idelhaj as Senior Manager for cyber services and risk engineering in Paris. Idelhaj will support underwriters with cyber risk engineering and develop client-facing cyber services; QBE says her technical expertise strengthens its global cyber offerings. (Rod Bolivar, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Westfield Specialty, MNK International, Diesta, Optio, Aon, and QBE')FERMA appointed Laurent Nihoul as CEO effective Dec 1, the first senior leader from the insurance/risk sector to hold the role. A former ArcelorMittal Group Head of Insurance with nearly 30 years’ experience, he’ll strengthen advocacy, deepen member engagement, and elevate the risk profession across Europe and globally. (Kenneth Araullo, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'FERMA appoints Laurent Nihoul as CEO, marking insurance industry first')Brokerslink appointed four new regional managers: Enitan Solarin (Africa), Rodney Farah (Americas), Tushar Thakker (Asia-Pacific), and Lívia Bisoni (Europe), joining Tatiana Akl (Middle East). Each will lead steering teams to drive cross-border growth and knowledge sharing across the network, which spans 133 countries. CEO José Manuel Fonseca said their experience will fuel innovation and regional expansion. (Josh Recamara, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Brokerslink, Fenchurch Law, Allianz Commercial, iFarm')Allianz Commercial appointed Christophe Zaniewski as Managing Director for France effective April 2026, succeeding Patrick Thiels, who becomes EMEA Chief Client Officer. Paris-based, Zaniewski will oversee mid-market, large corporate, and specialty lines, reinforcing Allianz’s commercial and specialty presence in France. He brings 25+ years’ experience, including executive roles at AIG in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. (Josh Recamara, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Brokerslink, Fenchurch Law, Allianz Commercial, iFarm')iFarm Underwriting (Rokstone) appointed James King to its underwriting team. Formerly at Geo Agriculture, he brings 13 years in farm and motor insurance and will support brokers across farm combined, farm focus, property owners, and farm motor. Head Lee Ellis said King’s expertise will bolster service and expand cross-class capacity. (Josh Recamara, 13/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Brokerslink, Fenchurch Law, Allianz Commercial, iFarm')​All information provided in this market digest has been gathered from Insurance Business and IDEX Consulting.
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The InsurTech paradox: opportunities for insurers

While insurers focus heavily on AI chatbots and automating claims processes, research shows they could be overlooking a more significant opportunity, using digital platforms to access previously inaccessible customers. New digital platforms and distribution channels now make it possible for insurers to reach customers instantly with relevant products that offer coverage tailored to specific moments or events. The InsurTech market is projected to grow from $25.97 billion to $609.50 billion by 2034 (Precedence Research: Insurtech market size, share, and trends 2025 to 2034), representing a staggering 37.10% compound annual growth rate. In the UK specifically, the InsurTech market is expected to reach $49.51 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 8.52% to reach $74.41 billion by 2030 (Mordor Intelligence: UK InsurTech market size and share analysis). This isn't growth in traditional insurance sold slightly better. It's billions in new premium from micro-policies, embedded coverage, and on-demand insurance that were previously impossible to distribute economically. Previously, the administrative cost of selling and servicing these products exceeded the premium. Now, automation and embedded distribution have flipped the economics entirely.However, growth isn’t evenly distributed, the market is splitting into distinct lanes each with different economics, customers, and profit models. Some segments are growing at 15%, others at 40%. The companies winning are those picking the right lane, not just accelerating. The question isn't whether to adopt Insurtech, it's which segment insurers should focus on before their competitors do.The protection gapThe global protection gap is projected to reach $1.86 trillion in 2025 (PWC: Protection gap could reach US$1.86tn by 2025, with Asia-Pacific region accounting for almost half of all uninsured risk). That's nearly $2 trillion in insurable risk, which remains inaccessible through conventional distribution channels. This isn't a market failure, it's a distribution inefficiency masquerading as a product problem.The innovation needed isn't in creating better insurance products, it's ensuring customers are able to access adequate coverage precisely when they need it. Where smart money is movingThe embedded insurance market is projected to reach $210.90 billion with a CAGR of 35.14% (FinTech Global: What is embedded insurance 2.0?), which is faster growth than the broader InsurTech market, because embedded insurance solves distribution. When someone books a flight, rents a car, or buys a phone, they're already in a transaction mindset. Research shows that 70% of digital bank customers are interested in receiving insurance offers embedded within their banking services, compared to 44% of traditional bank customers (FinTech Global: What is embedded insurance 2.0?).For insurers and brokers in 2026, this creates three distinct opportunities:1. Partnership economics have flippedFive years ago, insurers paid FinTechs to distribute their products, but now the negotiating power has shifted, with established digital platforms actively seeking insurance partners to enhance their value proposition. The UK is widely recognised as a leading InsurTech market at the forefront of innovative developments including parametric insurance, making it a prime testing ground for these partnerships.2. Specialty lines are outpacing other areas Specialty lines, encompassing cyber, pet, marine, and travel insurance, are forecast to expand at a 19.34% CAGR through 2030 (Mordor Intelligence: UK InsurTech market size and share analysis), signalling faster growth than traditional property and casualty. In the UK, companies like Zego (commercial vehicle insurance), Marshmallow (motor insurance for diverse communities), and ManyPets are leading the charge. These products are perfectly suited for embedded distribution because they're event-driven and purchase-specific. 3. The broker model is being reinvented, not eliminatedContrary to popular belief, technology isn't replacing brokers, it's changing what they broker. Specialty brokers are described as "the connective tissue of the global insurance market" (Insurance Times: Briefing: Protection gap warning poses real questions for UKGI) and remain central to closing the innovation gap. The firms winning in 2026 will be those that use technology to access previously uneconomical market segments.The AI reality check AI and machine learning led the InsurTech technology segment in 2024 (Mordor Intelligence: UK InsurTech market size and share analysis), but not in the way most people may assume. The real value isn't in replacing underwriters, it's in making micro-decisions at scale.AI is transforming insurance viability by enabling models like parametric coverage, which were once only theoretical, to become economically viable through automatic, data-driven payout execution. AI hasn't changed the insurance model; it's made new models economically viable.Research shows that more InsurTech companies are looking to redefine insurance with autonomous AI agents by 2026 (FinTech Futures: Insurtech Global Strategic Business Analysis Report 2024). Focusing on enhancing systems that can assess risk, calculate premiums, and process claims for micro-policies that would have been unprofitable to administer manually.What this means for insurers and brokers The insurers and brokers winning in 2026 won't be those with the best AI or the most slickest apps, they'll be those who answered three questions correctly:Where are my customers already making decisions?Not where you wish they were shopping for insurance, but where they're actually spending time and money.What risks become insurable at scale?When administrative costs approach zero, products that seemed too small to matter suddenly represent billions in aggregate premium.Who do I need to partner with to ensure business growth?Experts predict the rate of M&A deals to increase across the insurance sector, along with increased momentum around open insurance. The winners will be those who think ahead and partner with a business who is able to introduce them to new opportunities and enable innovation. For insurers still focusing on building better comparison websites or optimising internal processes, 2026 could be challenging. For those reimagining distribution entirely, it will be transformational.The technology exists and the demand is proven. The real question will be whether insurers are positioned where the growth is happening, or where it used to be.For more information on this topic, or for support with your business growth needs don’t hesitate to contact one of our recruitment or M&A consultants. ​Sources FinTech Futures: Insurtech Global Strategic Business Analysis Report 2024Insurance Times: Briefing: Protection gap warning poses real questions for UKGIMordor Intelligence: UK InsurTech market size and share analysisPrecedence Research: Insurtech market size, share, and trends 2025 to 2034PWC: Protection gap could reach US$1.86tn by 2025, with Asia-Pacific region accounting for almost half of all uninsured risk
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General Insurance newsletter Friday 10th October 2025

​​Insurance NewsThe InsurTech paradox: opportunities for insurers - As the InsurTech market booms, with CAGR expected to reach $609.50 billion by 2034, there is a huge opportunity for insurers to re-evaluate product distribution. Our insights piece discusses which InsurTech segment insurers need to focus on to improve customer accessibility. (IDEX Consulting news, 'The InsurTech paradox: opportunities for insurers')New M&A sell side solutions offered by IDEX - Considering a sale but feel unprepared and unsure of the market opportunities? IDEX M&A are offering brokers and MGAs a completely new approach focused on a simple but effective 3 step plan. Get in touch for more info. (IDEX Consulting news, 'New M&A sell side solutions offered by IDEX')How to simplify your interview process - Businesses are quickly losing top prospective talent to competitors because of slow, inefficient and unnecessarily complex interview processes. Read our top tips on how to easily improve your interview strategy and avoid missing out on in-demand talent. (IDEX Consulting news, 'How to simplify your interview process')Looking for top US talent? - With established US market connectivity, our consultants working across the US insurance market have strong relationships with a highly skilled and specialised talent pool of professionals looking for their next opportunity. Learn more about our hiring solutions. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Looking for top US talent?')According to Ecclesiastical’s latest Broker Wellbeing Survey, UK broker stress is at a six-year high (47.5% high/very high), driven by workload, regulation, customer demands, and staff shortages, while most brokers feel equipped to manage mental health and report increased employer support (flexible work, counseling, training). (Jonalyn Cueto, 10/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Broker stress hits six-year high')Gauntlet urges small and mid-sized directly authorised brokers—especially those under ~£1.5m premium income—struggling in a soft market to de-authorise and join its AR network for market access, reduced compliance/overheads, and growth via aggressive new-business focus, showcased at its conference alongside awards and record recruitment. (Jonalyn Cueto, 10/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Gauntlet highlights pathway for struggling brokers')According to Circle Marine Insurance Services, UK specialty marine insurance faces softening rates from new entrants even as claims, reinsurance, and geopolitical risks rise—intensifying underwriting scrutiny and making price-first placements likely to leave clients exposed. (Bryony Garlick, 9/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Softening rates and rising risks: Inside UK specialty marine insurance trends')Munich Re Specialty secured approval to offer commercial insurance in Germany, launching construction, property, renewable energy, and surety via a German MGA branch placing through Great Lakes Insurance SE, with a Frankfurt office planned and José David Jiménez García appointed managing director. (Kenneth Araullo, 9/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Munich Re Specialty gains approval to launch commercial insurance in Germany')QBE warns ransomware will escalate as criminals exploit AI and cloud vulnerabilities—UK saw 49 major incidents over two years—with deepfakes rising, cloud alerts surging, and firms urged to strengthen identity controls, third‑party oversight, encryption, and continuous monitoring. (Josh Recamara, 9/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Ransomware threats escalate as AI and cloud vulnerabilities grow, QBE warns')Blink Parametric’s Sid Mouncey says UK insurtech leadership is shifting from shiny tech to evidence-based, embedded solutions that integrate with regulation and deliver measurable outcomes—positioning brokers to win as parametric, Consumer Duty‑aligned products scale across distribution. (Bryony Garlick, 8/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Innovation leadership rebooted in UK insurtech')CRIF research shows 84% of Britons expect fraud against banks and insurers to worsen by 2030—higher than major EU peers—with younger consumers both less concerned and more likely to be victims, prompting calls for stronger security, data governance, and cross‑sector collaboration. (Kenneth Araullo, 8/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Britons expect surge in bank and insurance fraud by 2030 – CRIF')Willis reports the global mining insurance market is softening, with falling rates, expanded coverage and rising capacity driven by new entrants—though regulators, ESG, natural hazard and casualty pressures persist, requiring proactive, data‑led risk management and early insurer engagement. (Kenneth Araullo, 8/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Global mining insurance market softens as rates drop and capacity grows – Willis')OneAdvent secured new Lloyd’s-backed capacity from Casper Specialty UK for its Financial Lines MGA, enabling measured expansion into the EU and emerging markets while reinforcing disciplined underwriting under Roberto Murru’s leadership, according to CEO Tim Quayle. (Josh Recamara, 8/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'OneAdvent secures new Lloyd's capacity to drive financial lines growth')Hazelton Mountford expanded its Worcester HQ by adding an extra floor to house its fast-growing property division, investing in talent and tech to boost efficiency and client service amid rising demand for specialist property cover. (Josh Recamara, 8/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Hazelton Mountford expands Worcester headquarters')Fortegra secured a Lloyd’s underwriting box (Box 388), deepening its London Market integration to collaborate more closely with brokers and syndicates and expand specialty reach across the UK and Europe, per CEOs Rick Kahlbaugh and Mark Figes. (Josh Recamara, 8/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Fortegra strengthens London market presence with Lloyd's underwriting box')HSB launched CyberPro for micro and small businesses in the UK and Ireland—combining cover for breaches, ransomware and system failures with a 24/7 incident‑response helpline—aimed at closing SMEs’ preparedness gap and available to e‑trade via Acturis and HSB Fast Track. (Josh Recamara, 8/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'HSB unveils cyber insurance solution for micro and small businesses in UK and Ireland')UK insurers are leading boardroom shifts toward tech expertise as AI adoption accelerates: 66% of new insurance directors have tech backgrounds (vs 52% across UK financial services; 35% Europe), with strong gains in gender diversity—per EY’s Boardroom Monitor and AI Confidence Pulse. (Josh Recamara, 7/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurers lead UK push for tech expertise in boardrooms as AI adoption rises')Willis’ Cyber in Focus 2025 report finds a gap between board confidence and cyber realities: ransomware outages have a median 24-day duration with average losses of US$2.7 million; only 68% of boards tested response plans last year; vendor-related breaches account for nearly half of incidents—prompting calls for simulations, vendor analytics, and AI governance. (Kenneth Araullo, 6/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Gaps apparent between boardroom perception and cyber reality – Willis')RSA and NIG have rebranded to Intact Insurance across the UK, Ireland and Europe, unifying operations under a single brand to support growth ambitions and strengthen commercial and specialty lines—leveraging a broad product set and global risk consulting network. (Josh Recamara, 6/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'RSA and NIG rebrand to Intact Insurance')LIIBA warns the $2.5 trillion global protection gap could widen without stronger backing for brokers, who are driving product innovation amid four risk trends: digital dependency, climate volatility, geopolitics, and intangible assets. Calls include regulatory sandboxes, modernised licensing, and dedicated innovation capital to unlock broker-led solutions. (Josh Recamara, 6/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'LIIBA warns failure to back brokers could widen $2.5 trillion protection gap')​Mergers and AcquisitionsTokio Marine plans to deploy over $10 billion from unwinding cross-shareholdings to accelerate overseas M&A, rebalancing profits beyond the US by targeting smaller personal-lines carriers and specialty expansion across North America, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Australia. (Matthew Sellers, 9/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'This big insurer has $10 billion to spend on acquisitions')Movers​Liberty Specialty Markets has promoted Henry Nelson to Active Underwriter for Lloyd’s Syndicate 4472, expanding his UK & MENA CUO role; Nelson, who joined LSM in 2013, previously served as Chief of Staff, Head of Portfolio Management (London & Global Products), Marine Portfolio Manager, and Terrorism/War Underwriter, following earlier experience at Aon Crisis Management - part of a leadership transition ahead of Jane Warren’s planned retirement and ongoing regional restructuring. (Rod Bolivar, 10/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Liberty Specialty Markets promotes Henry Nelson to active underwriter')AmTrust International has appointed Tony Scott as Head of AmTrust Specialty Limited Claims and Head of Claims for its specialty unit, tasking him with leading strategy, operations, and innovation across specialty claims; Scott brings 30+ years’ experience from HSBC, Canopius, and most recently Geo Underwriting. (Jonalyn Cueto, 10/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Scott named head of claims for AmTrust Specialty')Blenheim Partnerships appointed Geoff Pryor-White to lead its new cyber unit, leveraging his three decades in cyber/tech E&O and Tarian founder experience to bolster specialist delegated authority growth and attract seasoned underwriting talent under CEO Peter Scales’ strategy. (Josh Recamara, 9/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Broadstone, MAXIS, Blenheim and SRG')Specialist Risk Group created a team in its International division to coordinate insurance placements for UK subsidiaries of overseas corporates—offering a single UK touchpoint aligned with parent programs and giving overseas brokers a clearer London Market route as part of SRG’s international growth strategy, per deputy CEO Lee Anderson. (Josh Recamara, 9/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Broadstone, MAXIS, Blenheim and SRG')Arch Insurance UK named Martin Cleary, Leeds Branch Manager, to lead a 15-person team, strengthen broker distribution, and advance North-East growth—bringing 30+ years’ experience from Bravo Network and Groupama under Regional Manager Janine Starkie’s strategy. (Josh Recamara, 8/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Arch, 4most and Acquis')Decus Insurance Brokers launched a new wholesale construction division, appointing industry veteran Steve Downing to lead it—leveraging his 30+ years’ construction insurance experience—to expand London/European specialty capabilities and target complex project risks as infrastructure investment and ESG demands rise. (Josh Recamara, 7/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Decus Insurance launches construction division to strengthen specialty capabilities')Arch Insurance International appointed Miriam Reid as Head of Business Solutions, overseeing strategic operations, transformation, and organisational alignment; the London-based leader brings 20+ years’ experience from Beazley (Cyber Risks Chief of Staff/Head of Business Management) and AIG, reporting to COO Ketan Motwani to drive scalable, tech-enabled growth. (Kenneth Araullo, 6/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Arch Insurance, Westfield Specialty')Westfield Specialty International appointed Andrew Richardson as Head of Open Market Property in London, reporting to Richard Wood. With 30+ years’ experience (ex-Head of Commercial Lines at Faraday Underwriting), he’ll set portfolio strategy, maintain underwriting discipline, and work closely with clients and brokers to drive growth. (Kenneth Araullo, 6/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Arch Insurance, Westfield Specialty')Allianz Commercial appointed James Raven as UK Regional Head of Liability, succeeding Luke Baker - who earlier this year became Director UK Global and AGCS SE Branch Manager. London-based, Raven will steer large corporate liability strategy and profitability, bringing 25+ years’ corporate casualty experience as Allianz targets disciplined growth amid heightened claims pressures. (Josh Recamara, 6/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Allianz Commercial names new UK regional head of liability')​All information provided in this market digest has been gathered from Insurance Business and IDEX Consulting.
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General Insurance newsletter Friday 3rd October 2025

​​Insurance NewsSustainable ways to grow your business: learn how IDEX can help - IDEX Consulting facilitated the acquisition of Morton Insurance Brokers by Specialist Risk Group, ensuring a seamless transition for clients and employees. As well as enabling Morton’s founder, Adrian Morton, to plan for retirement IDEX enabled the firm's expansion, supporting long term sustainable growth. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Sustainable ways to grow your business: learn how IDEX can help')AI insurance skills Lab: level up your knowledge - Ready to transform how you work but don't know where to begin? Join IDEX Consulting on October 9th at 1pm BST for an exclusive, hands-on AI workshop designed specifically for insurance professionals. (IDEX Consulting news, 'AI insurance skills Lab: level up your knowledge')Key info insurers should know about nuclear energy - The rise of nuclear fusion energy, with its safety and environmental benefits, presents insurers with opportunities to support this transformative technology. However, outdated fission-era exclusions and risk models pose challenges, urging the industry to adopt tailored coverage for fusion's unique risk profile and unlock its potential as a clean energy source. (IDEX Consulting news, 'Key info insurers should know about nuclear energy')The climate disclosure gap US insurers can no longer ignore - Despite 97% of US insurers disclosing climate strategies, only 29% provide measurable targets, creating a transparency gap that leaves customers vulnerable. As extreme weather events escalate, regulators are pushing for mandatory climate risk disclosures, urging insurers to adopt standardised metrics and proactive accountability to bridge the growing protection gap. (IDEX Consulting news, 'The climate disclosure gap US insurers can no longer ignore')​Reputational risk is climbing the agenda for passenger transport companies, with new research showing that concerns over sustainability and cyberattacks now outweigh traditional safety issues. The findings come from the Reputation Risk Readiness Survey, which polled 100 senior executives across airlines, cruise operators and rail companies. (Josh Recamara, 03/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Transport sector faces rising reputational risks as cyber and environmental pressures mount')Businesses are embedding generative AI (Gen AI) at speed across products, services and internal operations, unlocking opportunities for innovation but also creating new categories of risk. A new report from the Geneva Association, Gen AI Risks for Businesses: Exploring the role for insurance, shed light on how corporate insurance buyers perceive these risks and what they expect from insurers. (Josh Recamara, 03/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Report: Businesses push for insurance cover as GenAI risks multiply')Willis, a business of WTW, has launched a new parametric insurance solution that activates automatically when a red weather warning is issued by the UK Met Office or Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service. Developed in collaboration with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, which will act as the insurer, the policy represents a new approach to weather-related risk transfer. (Josh Recamara, 03/10/2025, Insurance Business,'Willis launches market-first parametric policy')Japan’s largest brewer, Asahi, the owner of Peroni and Grolsch, has been forced to suspend shipments and halt production at many of its domestic plants following a cyberattack that has paralysed its logistics systems for nearly a week. Deliveries of its best-known lager, Asahi Super Dry, have already been missed by bars and retailers, raising fears of shortages. (Stephen Owens, 03/10/2025, Insurance Business,'Beer cyberattack leaves shelves empty')DUAL UK has secured a five-year capacity deal led by Zurich, together with Liberty Specialty Markets and other A-rated carriers, to support the launch of its new regional commercial combined product. The arrangement strengthens the long-standing relationship between DUAL and its insurer partners, while expanding options for brokers in the regional commercial market. (Josh Recamara, 03/10/2025, Insurance Business,'Zurich and Liberty back DUAL UK's new regional commercial combined product')​QBE Insurance Group has locked in its US-based interim cyber chief to a permanent role, underscoring the company’s move to treat digital security as a global rather than regional function. Given the insurer’s high profile in cyber insurance, the role has particular importance – a cyber incident of its own would cause substantially red faces. (Matthew Sellers, 03/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'QBE shifts cyber lead to US')Munich’s Oktoberfest, the world’s largest folk festival, was suspended Wednesday after police confirmed a credible bomb threat linked to a violent incident in the city’s northern district. Shortly before dawn, firefighters were called to Lerchenau where a house belonging to the suspect’s parents was ablaze. Investigators later said the property had been deliberately set on fire and wired with explosives. Several vehicles nearby, including a minibus, were destroyed. The suspect was discovered at Lerchenauer Lake with gunshot wounds believed to be self-inflicted and died from his injuries. (Chris Davies, 01/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Oktoberfest closed amid bomb threat after deadly Munich explosion')We’re now decades past when email scams became common knowledge. But even as other cybercrime tactics have come and gone, social engineering attacks remain one of the most common ways threat actors gain initial access to an organisation’s systems. Once inside, threat actors can explore the network, exfiltrate (steal) data, deploy ransomware or do further social engineering to defraud the victim. (Travelers, 01/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Social engineering outgrows the inbox')Howden secures a UK Space Agency grant to develop an AI-powered biodiversity risk tool, leveraging satellite data to enhance ecological monitoring, streamline insurance underwriting, and support compliance with environmental frameworks. (Kenneth Araullo, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Howden wins UK Space Agency grant to build AI-powered biodiversity risk tool')In further news...Howden expands its renewable energy insurance facility across the UK, offering streamlined coverage for wind, solar, and battery projects with up to £150 million capacity, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. (Kenneth Araullo, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Howden expands renewable energy insurance facility across UK network')Liberty Mutual launches a global cyber insurance suite, combining tailored coverage and international expertise to address rising cyber risks, while navigating profitability challenges in an expanding market. (Josh Recamara, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Liberty Mutual rolls out global cyber suite as market softens')Howden mourns the loss of Chris Cotterell, a pioneering leader in cyber insurance and founder of Safeonline, remembered for his profound industry impact, leadership, and dedication to fostering valued relationships. (Kenneth Araullo, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Howden mourns death of cyber chair and industry pioneer Chris Cotterell')Dame Susan Langley DBE, Gallagher UK Chair, has been elected as the 697th Lord Mayor of London, becoming the first to use the title "Lady Mayor." With a distinguished insurance career, including roles at Lloyd’s of London and Gallagher, Langley aims to promote London’s global financial leadership, business growth, and social impact during her term. (Kenneth Araullo, 30/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'Gallagher UK chair Susan Langley elected as London’s first ‘Lady Mayor’)Fitch Ratings reports that global insurance regulators are diverging in their approaches, with Europe and Asia-Pacific easing capital requirements to boost economic activity, while the US and UK tighten oversight on reinsurance treaties. These shifts reflect efforts to balance capital flexibility with solvency and market stability. (Rod Bolivar, 30/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'Global insurance regulators take divergent paths, Fitch says')Hiscox's Cyber Readiness Report reveals that 59% of SMEs faced cyberattacks in the past year, with 33% incurring fines and many reporting financial and operational fallout. Ransomware remains a key threat, with 80% of targeted firms paying ransoms, though only 60% recovered data. AI vulnerabilities are also rising, prompting 94% of SMEs to plan increased cybersecurity investments. (Rod Bolivar, 30/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'SMEs hit hard by rising cyber risks - report')A missile strike on the Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, attributed to Yemen's Houthi rebels, injured two crew members and set the vessel ablaze. This incident highlights escalating maritime risks in a critical shipping corridor, raising marine insurance premiums and complicating risk assessments for insurers. (Matthew Sellers, 29/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'Missile strike on Dutch cargo ship raises marine insurer risks')Bondaval has partnered with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to expand digital credit insurance globally. Starting January 2026, Bondaval will underwrite policies via its platform, with Swiss Re providing capacity. This collaboration aims to modernise credit insurance with real-time, embedded solutions, enhancing flexibility and risk management for businesses across the UK, EU, US, and Canada. (Josh Recamara, 29/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'Bondaval and Swiss Re join forces to expand digital credit insurance')​​Mergers and AcquisitionsMarsh has sold its Irish personal lines insurance portfolio to Cornmarket, transferring motor, home, travel, and van policyholders along with 20 employees. The move aligns with Marsh's strategy to focus on corporate and commercial risk advisory, while Cornmarket gains a stronger foothold in the consumer market, adding to its 240,000 clients and over 430,000 policies, with a workforce now exceeding 500 across Ireland and the UK. (Matthew Sellers, 30/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'Marsh drops Irish unit with sale')Minority Broker Partnerships, backed by insurance veteran Peter Cullum, takes a minority stake in Moonrock Insurance, providing capital to expand its underwriting capabilities, product portfolio, and international reach in the fast-growing drone and eVTOL insurance market. (Josh Recamara, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Veteran-backed firm takes stake in MGA Moonrock Insurance')Movers​Shepherds Friendly has announced that Jonathan Sandell will take over as chief executive at the beginning of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. He will succeed Ann-Marie O’Dea, who is stepping down after more than a decade in the role.Sandell brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in financial services, with particular expertise in developing customer propositions and building intermediary partnerships. (Josh Recamara, 2/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Shepherds Friendly names Jonathan Sandell as next CEO')Arch Insurance International appoints Kevin Lumiste as Senior Construction Underwriter in London, leveraging his 25+ years of experience in power generation and complex risks from roles at SCOR, Zurich Global Corporate, and Starstone Insurance, to grow Arch's global construction portfolio and enhance client delivery. (Josh Recamara, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Evolution Claims, Arch, Allianz Benelux, Commercial Express and Towergate')Towergate Employee Benefits appoints Dasha Ivanova as Client Director, bringing her experience from AON (NFP) to oversee strategic corporate relationships and support benefits strategy, as the firm expands its consulting team to meet growing demand for compliant, cost-effective solutions. (Josh Recamara, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Evolution Claims, Arch, Allianz Benelux, Commercial Express and Towergate')Allianz Benelux reshapes its leadership team with Jeroen den Tex, former Chubb Benelux country President, as Chief P&C officer to lead underwriting and claims, and Heidi Cortois, with experience at NN Belgium, Crelan, and Marsh & McLennan, as Chief Sales Officer in Belgium, driving growth and broker engagement across the region. (Josh Recamara, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Evolution Claims, Arch, Allianz Benelux, Commercial Express and Towergate')UK MGA Commercial Express appoints Paul Webley as Director of Sales and Distribution, bringing senior experience from Towergate, Arista, Arch Insurance UK, and Ashley Page Insurance Brokers, to lead key account management, sales, and marketing as the company aims to double its GWP by 2028 and transition into an MGU. (Josh Recamara, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Evolution Claims, Arch, Allianz Benelux, Commercial Express and Towergate')Evolution Claims Management appoints Matt Stockton as Head of Operations, bringing his expertise from Innovation Group, where he managed property services, subsidence claims, and general perils operations, as the company continues its tech-driven expansion and client growth. (Josh Recamara, 1/10/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: Evolution Claims, Arch, Allianz Benelux, Commercial Express and Towergate')Specialty MGA has appointed Nick Conway as Senior Underwriter for medical malpractice. With over 25 years of experience at firms like Marsh and BMS Global Healthcare, Conway will oversee global medical risks, including hospitals, clinics, and allied health providers, from the London office. He aims to leverage MNK Group's expertise to drive growth across healthcare and other business lines. (Rod Bolivar, 30/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'Insurance moves: wefox, Specialty MGA, ThingCo, PoloWorks')Markel Insurance has appointed Clarice Francis as Operations Manager for its international war and terrorism division. Based in London, Francis will enhance operational efficiency, strengthen underwriting policies, and collaborate with brokers globally. Previously with Hiscox, she brings expertise in operations management and project delivery, joining Markel during rising demand for political violence coverage amid global instability. (Jonalyn Cueto, 29/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'Markel appoints new operations manager')HDI UK & Ireland has appointed Tom Potter as Director of Liability, effective September 22, 2025. With over 15 years of experience, including roles at AXA XL, Potter will focus on profitable growth and technical underwriting excellence. His appointment supports HDI's strategic goals in liability underwriting across core regions. (Jonalyn Cueto, 29/9/2025, Insurance Business, 'HDI names director of liability for UK and Ireland')​All information provided in this market digest has been gathered from Insurance Business and IDEX Consulting.