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Artificial Labs raises £33m in funding round to grow globally

2026-02-05T15:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’With this investment, we will grow our team, continue to innovate and ensure that Artificial Labs remains the natural choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally,’ says co-founder

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News

Specialist broker secures reinsurance backing for excess of loss facility

2026-02-05T12:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’The capacity gap in high-hazard sectors is significant and we’re excited to be part of the solution,’ says chief executive

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‘Tons of opportunities’ in ‘softening’ market for 2026 – Lloyd’s Rachel Turk

2026-02-04T14:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

The market is ‘softening’ rather than ‘soft’ and ‘could turn on a knife edge’, says chief of market performance

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Backchat: January/February 2026

2026-02-04T10:00:00+00:00

Broker boosts charity coffers with fundraising focus, networking lunch showcases pasta perfection, market run club collects high headcount and the league table for Insurance Times’ Fantasy Football season heats up. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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News

MNK Group tasks incoming chief strategy officer with raising M&A activity

2026-02-02T14:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘He brings an investor’s eye and operator’s toolkit to MNK’s global strategy and M&A,’ says chairman

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News

Aviva launches HNW business in Lloyd’s market

2026-02-02T11:35:00+00:00By George McDade

‘We are very excited about this expansion of the Aviva Private Clients business and look forward to trading with brokers in Lloyd’s over the coming months,’ says head

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News

Dale Underwriting Partners appoints industry veteran as first head of portfolio solutions

2026-01-30T09:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘This role is central to Dale’s ambition to bring together analytics, insight and market expertise to shape portfolios that deliver sustainable performance,’ says active underwriter

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News

The ​London market and UK regional market insurers that have won awards for service

2026-01-29T14:04:00+00:00By James Cowen

’In an increasingly competitive market, superior service remains a critical differentiator for sustainable growth,’ says managing director

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News

MGAA unveils 2026 agenda as seven new members join board

2026-01-29T11:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘As we look ahead to 2026, our relentless focus is firmly on delivering relevant forward thinking value for members while continuing to strengthen the MGA sector’s voice,’ says chief executive

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Sponsored Content

How Lloyd’s new hurdle principle impacts claims – Gallagher Bassett

2026-01-27T15:00:00+00:00By Charlotte Harrison-May

Sponsored content: Charlotte Harrison-May, Gallagher Bassett’s head of carrier and market relationships, discusses the claims impact of Lloyd’s recent rule change

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News

London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association appoints seven directors

2026-01-26T14:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Their appointments mean we now have a breadth of representation that reflects the full range of firm types and sizes across our membership,’ says chief executive

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News

The Fidelis Partnership appoints Mark Khan as new head of broker relationships

2026-01-26T07:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘His extensive broker network and multi-decade experience driving broker strategies across international markets will prove invaluable,’ says chief underwriting officer

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News

Climate protest forces evacuation at London market conference

2026-01-23T12:01:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’We disrupted this conference because insurance professionals cannot keep discussing ‘risk’ in isolation from the risks they are actually creating’, says activist

SME

News

Acrisure launches digital gateway to the London market for SMBs

2026-01-22T12:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’Historically, SMBs have had limited access to the London market due to high volumes and low premiums,’ says managing director

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News

Zurich confirms plans to launch Lloyd’s syndicate amid Beazley bid

2026-01-21T13:54:00+00:00By James Cowen

It has been reported that the launch could be in a ’matter of weeks’

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News Analysis

Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?

2026-01-21T09:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

Zurich believes the suggested deal will create a global leader in specialty insurance, but Beazley is urging its shareholders ’to take no action’ after the latest takeover proposal was submitted to the insurer

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News

LMA appoints two-c-suites to board

2026-01-20T14:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’Their experience and perspectives will be invaluable as we continue to represent and support our members and the wider Lloyd’s market,’ says chief executive

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News

Lloyd’s-backed MGA increases capacity for transactional risk team

2026-01-19T12:03:00+00:00By George McDade

‘We can offer brokers greater certainty, larger limits and the ability to support deals across multiple sectors,’ says managing director

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News

Private equity firm reportedly weighs $1bn specialty broker sale

2026-01-19T11:41:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

A formal sale process could begin later this year, according to a report

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IT Interview

Caroline Wagstaff: Forging the LMG into a ‘one trick pony’ for attracting diverse early career talent

2026-01-16T08:00:00+00:00By Katie Scott

Chief executive shares how she is leading the ‘small, scrappy trade association’ to transform its ‘unfocused’ approach to mitigating London-centric talent challenges into a targeted tool set that ‘concentrates on one problem statement’

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