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​Extinction Rebellion issues protest threat to multiple UK insurers

2024-10-15T11:52:00+01:00By

’You have 14 days from today to make a public declaration that you will stop insuring all new fossil fuel projects,’ says letter

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Insurance Times Awards 2024: Insurance DataLab helps clients make better data-driven decisions

2024-10-14T13:30:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Matt Scott, co-founder at Insurance DataLab, discusses the company’s entry for the Excellence in Technology – Data Focused Service Provider award

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Insurance Times launches annual Broker Service Survey for 2024/25

2024-10-14T11:00:00+01:00By

UK general insurance brokers have the opportunity to provide feedback on insurer service for both personal and commercial lines in Insurance Times annual benchmarking survey

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Insurance Times Awards 2024: DistriBind seeks to reduce reliance on spreadsheets and improve data visibility

2024-10-14T10:30:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Dave Connors, founder and chief executive at DistriBind, talks about the company’s entry for the Excellence in Technology – Data Focused Service Provider award

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Commercial insurer rebrands after broker feedback

2024-10-14T08:54:00+01:00By

’Our whole philosophy is about listening to the industry and to our broker partners to make sure that we continue to deliver what the market needs,’ says head

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2024-10-11T14:36:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from this week

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Fantasy Football: Insurance Times’ Yiannis Kotoulas

2024-10-11T13:58:00+01:00By

Insurance Times’ deputy editor speaks about currently being top in this year’s Fantasy Football league

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Briefing: Insurance industry at the centre of a new era of protests – and risks

2024-10-11T09:00:00+01:00By

Protestors targeting the insurance sector over covering broad risk classes is not new – however, deliberate action over insuring particular clients poses a new physical threat to businesses

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Lotus Cars launches new insurance programme for UK customers

2024-10-11T06:00:00+01:00By

’Our customers have been asking for tailored insurance solutions,’ says commercial director

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D&O cover complexities testing market as it seeks stability

2024-10-10T07:00:00+01:00By

’Insolvencies are rising, geopolitical uncertainty is considerable, cyber risk is elevated and ESG claims are here to stay,’ says head of global financial lines

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Broker Clear Group signs new deal with football club

2024-10-09T10:59:00+01:00By

’The club’s ethos aligns with Clear’s values and visions,’ says divisional director

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Briefing: Cyber opportunities create new pressures for insurers

2024-10-09T07:00:00+01:00By

Acting quickly could be said to be insurers’ kryptonite – however, the supply and demand see-saw for cyber cover means insurers may need to embrace this discomfort

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Three arrests made as Palestine Action promises more action against Allianz

2024-10-09T06:00:00+01:00By

Group says its action against the insurer ’will continue’ until demands are met

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Specialist police dispatched as ‘significant damage’ caused in Allianz HQ occupation

2024-10-08T11:35:00+01:00By

’Officers were sent to the premises as soon as we were made aware that the protesters had broken into the Allianz premises,’ says superintendent

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WATCH: Palestine Action protestors on roof of Allianz Guildford HQ

2024-10-08T09:34:00+01:00By

’The headquarters remains shut down as activists have occupied the front overhang,’ says group

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Palestine Action protestors attack multiple Allianz locations and occupy Guildford HQ

2024-10-08T09:07:00+01:00By

The protest group says the insurer is a major financial backer of Israel’s arms and weapons industry

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Paul Anscombe: Seventeen Group’s independence means culture is the ‘number one priority’

2024-10-08T07:00:00+01:00By

After a healthy dose of M&A this year, the broker chief executive is keen to slow down purchases and showcase an organic growth focus alongside making larger, fewer buys

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Munich Re MGA officially closes for business

2024-10-07T08:26:00+01:00By

’We’d like to thank our clients, partners and colleagues for your support and trust over the years,’ says firm

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Fantasy Football: Gallagher’s Chay Thornborough

2024-10-04T13:00:00+01:00By

Insurance Times speaks to Gallagher’s account director for London corporate and UK retail about his top performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league

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Gracechurch unveils Broker Champions Council to boost sector collaboration

2024-10-04T11:00:00+01:00By

’The partnership with Biba strengthens our ability to engage directly with the grassroots of the broking sector,’ says managing director