Critical minerals & defence in focus as India, Chile seek to strengthen ties

India and Chile have agreed to initiate discussions on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, aimed at stronger bilateral trade across multiple sectors. The announcement came following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font in New Delhi on Tuesday, April 1. The Chilean president is on a five-day visit to India. … Read more

Meet the MGA: MX Underwriting

Ian Cook, managing director at MX Underwriting, explains why he believes MGAs are not suffering a capacity crunch, and outlines plans to write in excess of £200m GWP in 2025 and add to MX’s product range and capability. How did MX Underwriting come to fruition and what were the component businesses that helped create it? … Read more

Brokerbility adds Cass-Stephens Insurances as member

Gloucester-based Cass-Stephens Insurances has joined Brokerbility, switching across from Bravo Networks. Established in 1966, commercial broker Cass-Stephens serves clients in the South West and beyond. The chartered firm has 25 staff. The move follows on from Apollo Insurance Brokers also joining Brokerbility from Bravo Networks in January. Remit Clear Group bought Brokerbility in 2020. John … Read more

Business – Global shares dip as wolrd markets brace for Trump tariffs

US trading partners scrambled on Tuesday to prepare for the latest round of Donald Trump tariffs, after the U.S. president left unclear who would be targeted but promised to be ‘very kind’ in addressing what he claims are unfair trade imbalances. France24 Business Editor Charles Pellegrin explains why global markets and investors are deeply concerned. … Read more