All Issue archive articles
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IT InterviewStuart Heath: Tokio Marine HCC seeks to inject ‘fresh ideas’ with global distribution strategy
International head of distribution says specialty insurer is planning to “strike that gold” with tiered broker distribution strategy, aiming to mirror UK plan implementation in the US and Europe
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IT InterviewSimon Hunt: HDI UK and Ireland is ‘central’ to overarching group strategy success
Newly minted chief executive describes the global insurer’s UK and Ireland arm as a ‘core hub’ that will be intrinsic to the overall success of the business’ international four-year strategy
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NewsBackchat: July/August 2026
A quiz show conundrum, ladies that lunch amid succession announcement, trophy take home and a race to the finish line. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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News AnalysisOpinion: UK G20 presidency must be lever to mitigate international fraud
Fraudsters are exploiting siloed country fraud strategies to cash in on criminal activity, aided by the cross-border reach of artificial intelligence. Nations need to get on the same page – and fast
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IT InterviewSimon Waine: Homing in on ‘advice led broking’ and ‘client obsessed’ talent in Gallagher’s corporate division
Focusing on talent, rather than geography, is central to the broker’s service strategy moving forward, with recruitment volumes on the up for staff that have a ‘level of gravitas’, says corporate division managing director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: MGAs solidify status as hotspot for underwriter talent
’In larger insurer environments, some underwriters may feel more removed from individual risks,’ says managing director
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AnalysisInformal communication ‘scope creep’ exposes CPS sector to ‘slowly changing claims environment’
‘Clients who are using these sorts of informal channels can create contractually and legally binding agreements and, if they then default on those agreements, or if they don’t deliver what the customer thought was being promised, then there’s a risk of being exposed to a claim,’ says partner
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AnalysisInsurance sector calls for ‘more pressure’ on technology firms to tackle online fraud
Technology companies are not ’doing enough in terms of preventing online scams’, says ABI’s chief fraud and financial crime officer
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News AnalysisBriefing: The ‘Peace Dividend’ and its insurance equivalent
Mike Edgeley, group chief executive at Clear Group, argues that the insurance sector’s approach to investment has a lot to learn from the management of the armed forces
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News AnalysisMotor and property spearhead recovery across UKGI’s biggest business lines
Data from Insurance DataLab reveals the green shoots of profitable recovery for UK, but what is driving it?
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News AnalysisVehicle value swings of up to £7,000 could leave policyholders facing insurance gap
New figures from Percayso Inform’s Vehicle Intelligence Platform show dramatic shifts in resale values across the used car market, highlighting the need for accurate vehicle data from both policyholders and insurers alike
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AnalysisThe Big Question: Is UKGI distinguishing intentional D&I from performative action?
UK general insurance (UKGI) has placed increasing emphasis on inclusive and ethical cultures – but is the industry effectively distinguishing intentional diversity and inclusion (D&I) from performative action, and where is further progress needed?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Young insurance talent needs access – not just advice
Although technical skills help people to perform, networks, visibility and confidence help young talent to progress further in their careers
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Hyperscale data centre boom triggers ‘call to action’ to break down insurance silos
’Effective underwriting of these massive campuses requires precise risk pricing that accounts for asset concentration and, crucially, the potential for cascading failures,’ says senior credit analyst
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How can MGAs sustain growth over the next five years?
MGAs have cemented their place at the heart of insurance distribution, driven by specialist expertise, agility and strong broker relationships. But as the sector continues to grow, can it maintain the qualities that fuelled its success while avoiding the pitfalls of rapid expansion – and what will it take to ...
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News AnalysisBriefing: Ifed is taking the fight to travel insurance fraudsters
City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department head Nik Jethwa describes the force’s efforts to tackle criminality targeting travel insurers
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IT InterviewAnt Middle: How Ageas UK is standing out in a tough personal lines market
’For us, being a specialist, scaled player is where we can really stand out,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisHas corporate consolidation broken the pet insurance model?
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) findings on the veterinary market have ignited debate over rising treatment costs, claims inflation and the sustainability of pet insurance. As large veterinary groups expand, insurers are questioning whether they have lost control of the costs driving premiums
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AnalysisBriefing: Can mutuals regain our interest?
Why are there so few mutual insurance companies in the UK market – and what would have to change for the market to support the creation of more?
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NewsBackchat: June 2026
Religious restoration gains congregation congratulations, artificial intelligence forges photo opportunity with a difference, TV presenter has close up with trade journo fans and insurer prepares to auction industry artefacts for charity. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
