wholesale broker

Wholesale broker business remains central to the UK and London insurance ecosystem, with wholesale intermediaries placing complex, specialty, and international risks into company markets and Lloyd’s on behalf of retail brokers and other producers. Wholesale brokers add value through deep product and sector expertise, market access, and placement strategy, but must navigate competitive dynamics, regulatory oversight (including conduct and remuneration), and increasing expectations for digital placement efficiency and high‑quality data flows.

Read the latest wholesale broker news stories below!

Clear Group buys wholesale broker Commercial Risks and MGA
Deal for the seven-strong London broker is Clear's second wholesale buy in six weeks
Clear Group buys wholesale broker Commercial Risks and MGA
Cogent names Brace founder Adam Holberry CEO designate as it targets group ambitions
The wholesale broker, whose core classes include delegated authority, brings in an MGA capacity builder to work alongside long-serving chief executive Mark Bishop
Cogent names Brace founder Adam Holberry CEO designate as it targets group ambitions
Insurance moves: DA Strategy, Folgate, AXA XL, HDI and Consilium
They include a new active underwriter and a new chief underwriting officer
Insurance moves: DA Strategy, Folgate, AXA XL, HDI and Consilium
Elmore Insurance marks 10 years as it rebrands and expands across Europe
The anniversary comes with a new brand and website, and a growing focus on AI-driven risk
Insurance moves: Tokio Marine, HWF Partners, Gallagher, Marsh and BHSI
Gallagher picks up WTW's global renewables lead, BHSI extends its European surety rollout to France, and HWF Partners opens a dedicated tax insurance desk for structured finance and MEA clients
Insurance moves: Tokio Marine, HWF Partners, Gallagher, Marsh and BHSI
Clear Group buys Lloyd's wholesale broker NPP
The deal adds £120 million in gross written premium and extends Clear's reach into Canada and Australia
Clear Group buys Lloyd's wholesale broker NPP
AUB international profit jumps 19.6% as UK retail platform scales
Tysers marine and aviation growth and the Prestige deal drive the sharpest margin gain across the Australian group
AUB international profit jumps 19.6% as UK retail platform scales
Insurance moves: Miller, Hampden Risk, Brecon, Willis, Pinion, QuestGates, more
Seven appointments span Bermuda property capacity, Lloyd's intelligent follow, cyber claims leadership with dual legal-and-adjusting qualification, and a new active assailant underwriting desk at Clearwater
Insurance moves: Miller, Hampden Risk, Brecon, Willis, Pinion, QuestGates, more
Court of Appeal cuts damages in insurance broker fraud case
Judges rule directors owe £3.67m for stolen client funds – not £7.1m for the trading losses that followed
Court of Appeal cuts damages in insurance broker fraud case
Price Forbes hires Gallagher veteran to build multinational property practice
Darren Ting's appointment comes as Ardonagh Specialty consolidates its wholesale broking brands into Price Forbes and Bishopsgate
Price Forbes hires Gallagher veteran to build multinational property practice
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