Market

Richard Cupit

News

Coversure expands into medical cannabis sector with broker launch

2026-11-02T13:22:00+00:00By

’The medical cannabis market is a developing and increasingly sophisticated sector that requires specialist insurance expertise and an understanding of the unique challenges businesses face,’ says leader

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News

Devolution, IPT and business rates: Insurance industry responds to 2026 Autumn Budget

2026-10-29T06:00:00+00:00By

’We’ll continue to work closely with our members and the government as it sets out more details on its plans to drive this forward,’ says ABI director general

James York

News Analysis

Briefing: Cyber risks widen the economy-state protection gap

2026-10-28T09:00:00+00:00By

James York assesses the ongoing cyber risks facing the market and wider society to make the case for an Insurer of State

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News Analysis

Private equity’s insurance love affair – can value outlast the deal?

2026-10-28T08:00:00+00:00By

As dealmaking slows and investors turn towards specialist MGAs, the test of private equity’s success is shifting beyond acquisition and scale. But can a model built around investment returns create lasting value in a relationship-driven industry?

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News Analysis

The Big Question: What would your asks to the government be for the upcoming Budget?

2026-10-27T08:00:00+00:00By

Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October, UK general insurance firms reveal what government priorities would be at the top of their agenda

High Five

News

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-10-23T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 19 to 23 October 2026

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News

Aon pays tribute as UK reinsurance leader passes away

2026-10-23T10:00:00+01:00

’Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and all those who knew and loved him,’ says broker

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News

Markerstudy confirms 80 roles affected by business simplification programme

2026-10-22T10:00:00+01:00By

Firm says proposed changes will impact approximately 80 roles across the business as it continues to evolve its operating model

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News Analysis

Briefing: ‘Growth Britain’ needs resilience in every postcode

2026-10-22T08:00:00+01:00By Graeme Trudgill

Graeme Trudgill, chief executive at Biba, discusses the broker trade body’s asks for the upcoming budget

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Features

Soft market puts MGA service advantage to the test

2026-10-22T07:00:00+01:00By

As broker satisfaction scores fall, MGAs face growing pressure to retain business in a more competitive market

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News Analysis

Brokers post healthy schemes profits amid uneven growth picture

2026-10-21T08:00:00+01:00By

Insurance Times analyses exclusive data from broker schemes software provider SchemeServe to discover how major insurance schemes have performed for brokers over the past six months

Michael Pepper

IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Superscript on combining AI ‘ambition and discipline’

2026-10-20T16:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Michael Pepper, head of engineering at Superscript, explains his firm’s entry to the Excellence in AI category

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News

Antares Global promotes for newly created chief actuary role

2026-10-19T09:02:00+01:00By

‘Bringing reserving, pricing and exposure management together under her leadership will enable us to streamline our operations,’ says chief executive

Colin Wallace Close Brothers

IT Interview

Colin Wallace: ‘Sun, moon and stars’ aligning for commercial growth at CBPF

2026-10-19T07:00:00+01:00By

After several years of regulatory scrutiny and a strategic pivot, Wallace explains why Close Brothers Premium Finance is moving from simplification to growth

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News

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-10-16T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 12 to 16 October 2026

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News

Fantasy Football: How the table stands ahead of gameweek 7

2026-10-16T13:28:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times looks at how managers are doing in the Insurance Times Fantasy Football league

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News

Specialist MGA incubator appoints new chief digital officer

2026-10-16T11:00:00+01:00By

‘The playing field is changing quickly and I look forward to seeing where we can take the business,’ says new appointee

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IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Finalists for the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services award announced

2026-10-16T09:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Six firms are competing for the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category

Nicola Garciab

IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: DWF on saving clients £2.8m through ‘better decisions quicker’

2026-10-15T17:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Nicola Garcia, head of recoveries at DWF Law LLP, explains her firm’s entry to the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category

Natalie Larnder

IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Keoghs on ensuring the insurance industry’s ‘voice is heard’

2026-10-15T16:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Natalie Larnder, partner and head of market affairs at Keoghs, explains her firm’s entry to the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category