High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 8 to 12 September 2025.
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London market wholesale broker launched to open doors for City independents
‘For decades, independents have fuelled the strength of our industry without always having equal representation in London itself,’ says president and chief executive
JMG Group scoops up another trio of brokers in latest acquisition spree
‘Each of these businesses has built its reputation on personal service, knowledge and a deep understanding of its clients,’ says chief executive
SRG acquires motorsport team from Seventeen Group-owned broker
’This move positions us a true leader in the motorsport market and supports our continued ambition to build one of the most respected entertainment and sport practices in the market,’ says group deputy chief executive
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SME underinsurance is far from a small problem
SMEs and sole traders are a ‘significantly untapped market’, according to chief growth officer – however, the insurance sector must be more proactive when it comes to accident and health covers
Manifesto 2024: Biba calls for amendments to UK government Apprenticeship Levy
‘Some of these funding that is designed to be used for training that our country needs is not being used and widening the levy rules would help make that happen,’ says public affairs officer
UK insurance market over cyber ‘hurdle’
Brokers have been pivotal in the turn of the market but ‘much more work’ remains
Briefing: Scaling with purpose – the private equity advantage in insurance
One of the most powerful advantages of private equity support is the ability to scale thoughtfully and invest with intent, says SRG deputy chief executive Lee Anderson
Should a bespoke regulatory framework be introduced for MGAs?
‘This isn’t about reducing oversight – it’s about right-sizing it to ensure that regulation supports, rather than hinders, the MGA model,’ says chief executive
Mandy Hunt: The leader steering Clear Group’s MGA ambitions from ‘outside my comfort zone’
Tariff-linked supply chain disruptions ‘worse than Covid’, complicating business interruption
Briefing: Navigating a soft market – what’s next for UK brokers?
In Focus: The impending ‘peril’ of underinvesting in reinsurance talent
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Briefing: Insurance sector has ability to steer road safety
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Mandy Hunt: The leader steering Clear Group’s MGA ambitions from ‘outside my comfort zone’
The broker and insurer alumnus is now firmly in the MGA market, with big plans around post-acquisition rebranding and new business incubation set to be delivered in the next 12 months
Michael Rea: How AssuredPartners deal will help grow Gallagher’s UK and Ireland arm
’It’s probably the biggest retail transaction we’ll have done in the UK, certainly in my time here in 10 years,’ says UK and Ireland chief executive
Benjamin Verlingue: Fourth generation leader emphasises ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ underpinning UK and European operations
Chairman and chief executive plans to ‘respect the legacy’ of familial past leaders while steering the broker’s strategy to double business size over the next three years
Alastair Swift: Willis cementing ‘deep specialty expertise’ as a ‘true differentiator’
’Others may be really interested in breadth, but we’re really interested in expertise and being leaders in our chosen fields,’ says broker’s head of specialties
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