The renewal extends a partnership that began in 2022, bringing the total relationship to nine years. KGM wrote approximately £298 million of GWP in 2025 and has set a target of exceeding £500 million by 2030.
Ciaran Astin (pictured above), KGM managing director and chief personal lines officer at DUAL UK, said the renewal reflects the strength of the company's proposition and the expertise of its teams. He noted that Zurich's backing since the original 2022 deal has allowed the relationship to develop.
"Zurich's continued support gives us confidence to accelerate investment in the long-term capabilities of our business, underpinning our sustainable growth plans and ultimately benefiting both our brokers and customers," Astin said.
KGM, which includes the Eridge and aurum brands, offers a portfolio of motor products covering specialist and classic vehicles as well as commercial fleets. The company said it plans to invest in people and technology to support its expansion.
The KGM renewal is one of several long-term MGA capacity agreements Zurich has secured in the UK motor space. In December, the insurer expanded a partnership with Pen Underwriting in a deal worth £350 million, providing capacity for hazardous goods, tanker, environmental fleet, bus, coach, and minibus risks from January 1.
David Nichols, Zurich's head of retail, said the insurer was pleased to extend the partnership with KGM. He described the commitment as reflecting Zurich's approach to building long-term relationships through shared values.
"At Zurich, we continue to build strong partnerships that leverage our expertise with the underwriting-led set of capabilities of KGM to deliver a specialised offering that meets the changing needs of brokers and clients in non-standard personal lines," Nichols said.
