Growth in a soft market should not be labelled as ‘inherently bad’ – Gallagher Re
Although reinsurance rate growth is experiencing a slowdown, other levers – such as acquisitions or managing risk exposure – can help to bolster business growth during 2025’s softer market conditions, says broker experts
Carriers’ cyber confidence sees new product creation continue ‘at a rapid pace’ – Gallagher Re
Regional carriers in the international market are ‘looking to set up a new cyber product for one or more of personal lines, SMEs or large corporates’, says chief commercial officer
Mid-tier firms excel in London market broker ranking
‘This year’s report shows the market’s resilience, adaptability and depth of talent – particularly among emerging and mid-tier firms,’ says managing director
High Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 18 to 22 August 2025
Gallagher’s Rea explains why talks to acquire PIB Group ended
At the 2025 Biba Conference in May, rumours were circulating that Gallagher could be closing in on a deal for PIB Group
Gallagher completes major $12.45bn acquisition
’I am confident the combination will deliver tremendous value to our clients and our shareholders,’ says chief executive
In Focus: The impending ‘peril’ of underinvesting in reinsurance talent
‘The real issue isn’t that reinsurance is too niche – it’s that we’ve failed to communicate its relevance and impact,’ says chief commercial officer
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
TechTalk: Directors face ‘real risk’ of liability in wake of cyber attacks
‘There should be no assumption that cyber risks are covered under a D&O policy,’ says law firm partner
Greater appetite around reinsurers ‘rolling the dice’ on ‘immature’ cyber market
Softer market conditions are encouraging diversification strategies – however, the challenge and opportunity see-saw of branching into emerging risks presents a tightrope for reinsurers to navigate
Revealed – the best and worst gender pay gaps at UK brokers
In Focus: Are brokers relying too heavily on MGAs to place niche risks and is this impacting market competitiveness?
The Big Question: What were the most unexpected takeaways from the Biba Conference 2025?
Top 50 Brokers: Which brokers were 2024’s high flyers?
The final frontier: Insuring the rise of space tourism
The Big Question: How can brokers support directors to navigate new regulations and mitigate the risk of D&O claims?
Briefing: Insurers looking for clarity in a regulatory climate of change
Briefing: Rampant regulation poses threat to D&O claim volume
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
Tom Downey: Pen Underwriting plans to use M&A to build ‘a much more specialist, niche business’
Chief executive strives for MGA to be ‘magic in the middle’ between capacity partners and brokers as it looks to hit £1bn GWP by year-end
Johnty Mongan: Cyber insurance harder to secure after shift in market
The cyber insurance market has transformed from ’a bit of a wild west to the smart cyber insurance race,’ says global head of cyber risk management
Simon Collings: Market in transition as underwriters become more aggressive
The insurance sector is seeing signs that point towards ‘a market in transition’, says managing director
Part of the Insurance and Risk group of Newsquest Specialist Media
Published by Newsquest Media Group Limited,
registered in England & Wales with number 01676637
at The Echo Building, 18 Albert Road, Bournemouth,
England, BH1 1BZ - a Gannett company
registered in England & Wales with number 01676637
at The Echo Building, 18 Albert Road, Bournemouth,
England, BH1 1BZ - a Gannett company
Site powered by Webvision Cloud