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Fantasy Football: Managers given five free transfers – and this is how to use them
These transfers come due to this season’s Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 21 December
News
Systemic approach from insurers, banks and government needed to address global climate risk
‘The growing convergence of climate, nature and macroeconomics presents complex challenges that no single sector can solve alone,’ says director
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Pen Underwriting secures new multiyear fleet capacity deal with Zurich
‘We are ideally placed to provide sustainable solutions and responsive service in sectors that have the potential for complex and catastrophic claims,’ says director
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Westfield Specialty expands into company market
’Westfield Specialty’s strategic focus is on long-term, sustainable growth, aided by the build-out of our operation in European markets,’ says global president
IT Interview
Derek Coles: UGL Insurance’s chief executive talks ‘recalibrating’ after completing ‘three years in one’
’We’re like a chameleon, or a leopard that can change its spots – we can be different things to different markets and that’s what gives our business flexibility,’ chief executive tells Insurance Times
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Insurance veteran to retire from HSB after 40-year career
‘I am so grateful for everything the insurance industry has given me,’ says retiree
News Analysis
Continental Europe primed to adopt Consumer Duty type rules as ‘alignment between regulators’ gains prominence
French industry leader believes the UK’s ‘regulatory focus’ for general insurance oversight is set to ‘become the new norm in Continental Europe’
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Tide continues expansion into UK business insurance with new appointment
‘His experience across insurers, brokers and high-growth startups will be instrumental as we scale Tide Insurance and broaden our protection offering,’ says chief executive
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Insurance Times Advent Calendar: David Kelly
For the 10th day of advent, David Kelly, commercial director at Percayso Inform, explains why he’s wishing for a sustainable motor market, improved claims handling and better collaboration across the insurance chain
News Analysis
Briefing: Making insurance careers a choice rather than ‘falling’ into the profession
If market participants are to futureproof UKGI, then the old adage of falling into an insurance career rather than decisively opting for this professional pathway has to be eliminated – instead, more transparent career architectures, greater sector-wide visibility and better outreach to new talent must be a priority
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AIG appoints first head of real estate for commercial property
‘In this newly created role, he will lead the development of our real estate insurance portfolio and go-to-market strategy,’ says head
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Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Martyn Mathews
For the 9th day of advent, Martyn Mathews, managing director at SSP Broker, reflects on the buzz of Biba’s 2025 conference, the renewed broker trust it inspired and the talent adding real spirit to the industry’s future
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Brokers predict that digital distribution will overtake in-person methods – Open GI
‘Brokers [that] can offer slick, self-serve quoting with expert support on demand will lead the way,’ says chief executive
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Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Ian Hughes
For the eighth day of Advent, Ian Hughes, chief executive at Consumer Intelligence, reflects on GIPP, AI and other changes in the market
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Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Sarah Vaughan
For the sixth day of Advent, Sarah Vaughan, director at Angelica Solutions, explains why insurers should never lose sight of the customer experience
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Fantasy Football: Two top performers answer the pressing questions
This week, Insurance Times speaks to Konsileo’s Charlie Huffam and Allianz’ Steve Fisher
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Fantasy Football: Allianz’ Steve Fisher Q&A
Steve Fisher, SmartComms engingeer at Allianz, talks to Insurance Times about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
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Fantasy Football: Konsileo’s Charlie Huffam Q&A
Charlie Huffam, construction insurance specialist at Konsileo, talks to Insurance Times about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
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Bain Capital completes majority purchase of UK broker
‘This is a very exciting moment in Jensten Group’s evolution, for our clients, our partners and our people,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Commercial lines rates fall by 11.7% as market softening reasserts itself
The latest data from the commercial insurance market reveals that premiums fell by 11.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, marking the most significant rate decrease recorded in the current soft market cycle
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