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Underwriter leads 600-mile ride to raise funds for cancer research in memory of father
’Knowing there will be more families in the same situation, directly raising funds for research feels like a positive, tangible step in the face of something so negative,’ says underwriter
News
PRA drops planned London market reporting reforms
‘I am delighted that the PRA has taken on board our comments and agreed not to unnecessarily increase the reporting burden for our members,’ says director
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Aviva expands ChatGPT insurance offering
‘This is another step in growing consumer awareness of protection insurance by making our products more accessible to customers in the ways that suit them,’ says managing director
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Authorised claims management firms have halved in past decade
‘Higher standards around governance, conduct and consumer outcomes have undoubtedly raised the bar for firms operating in the sector,’ says head
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Defaqto launches rebranded Market Pricing business
‘By aligning the business with the Defaqto brand, we are creating a clearer and more unified proposition for insurers seeking trusted insight,’ says director
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Admiral completes purchase of digital fleet insurance MGA
‘Combining Flock’s AI-powered platform with Admiral’s scale and expertise is something we have been hugely looking forward to,’ says chief executive
IT Interview
David Aslin: Human touch in a digital market – why Lumara is betting on relationships
As the insurance market pushes deeper into AI and automation, Lumara’s chief executive argues that underwriting expertise and broker relationships still matter most
News
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 25 to 29 May 2026
News
Fantasy Football: Who was the league winner this year?
Insurance Times looks back over a dramatic season for the industry’s Fantasy Football League
News
TikTok partners with insurtech to launch embedded commercial insurance
‘While historically embedded insurance heavily focused on personal lines, the next wave will gravitate toward commercial lines,’ says analyst
News
Lockton appoints new global client advocate
‘Her global perspective, industry credibility and relationships will further strengthen our client leadership team as we continue to expand our major accounts capabilities,’ says partner
News
Gallagher partners with MGA over parametric golf course flood protection
‘The way this product is designed to pay out on pre-agreed parameters means golf course owners can be confident they are protected from the financial risks of flooding,’ says head
News
Video: Empower Development’s Hannah Judge looks back at Biba 2026
As the 2026 Biba Conference came to a close, Hannah Judge, client support specialist at Empower Development, discussed her highlights from the event.
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Brokers prioritising professional development above pay to solve talent retention
‘It’s brilliant that brokers value professional development so highly,’ says director
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Acorn Group-owned motor specialist reveals new brand identity
’This new look brand marks an exciting new chapter,’ says customer and marketing director
News Analysis
Briefing: Everyone talks about claims excellence – but what does it mean?
How to define a positive claims journey is probably one of the most subjective metrics across UK general insurance – but greater regulatory and customer scrutiny means that firms must benchmark their performance to succeed
News Analysis
Green shoots in packages and specialist segments amid commercial lines premium slump
Insurance Times’ Commercial Lines Premium Index – released in association with Open GI – reveals that while a 7.7% year-on-year fall in commercial lines GWP has reaffirmed persistent soft market conditions, a small number of lines have bucked the trend
News
Social mobility membership firm launches new campaign encouraging greater diversity in career progression pipelines
FCA executive director says the regulator expects ‘firms to be more transparent about progression’ because ‘this reflects culture, shapes judgements and outcomes’ linked to Consumer Duty rules
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Video: Zurich UK’s Andy King looks back at Biba 2026
As the 2026 Biba Conference came to a close, Andy King, head of regional market for the north at Zurich UK, discussed his highlights from the event.
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