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Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 6 to 9 May
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Extinction Rebellion set to protest at Biba Conference with Lamborghini model
’We call on each and every one of the delegates to become climate heroes themselves and to help change their industry,’ says spokesperson
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Watch: 2025 Commercial Lines Report webinar in association with Zurich
In this webinar, expert panellists joined editor Katie Scott to discuss the prominent findings and key themes from the recently published report
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Aventum-owned MGA hires casualty insurance veteran as new division launched
‘Expanding our casualty operations is a core part of our strategy this year for sound diversification,’ says global chief executive
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Broker profitability rises as growth slows
Insurance DataLab shares exclusive insights from its not yet published Broker Performance Report 2025, revealing the podium level firms that have obtained one of its coveted gold awards
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Markel launches clinical trials product to support global research
‘We look forward to supporting innovation in the life science industry by continuing to deliver effective risk transfer solutions for future lifesaving treatments,’ says senior underwriter
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Briefing: US broker should welcome $2bn investment as it continues UK expansion
Exiting Esure owner is reportedly interested in buying another insurance firm – and is weighing up a huge investment opportunity
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Avoiding falling short on EV customer expectations – Europcar
James Roberts, head of insurance sales at Europcar, discusses the rise in expectation around replacement vehicles
News Analysis
In Focus: What do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK insurance claims?
’We believe that the introduction of tariffs will increase the cost of claims,’ says head of insurance
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Ex-broker boss responds after defeat in mayoral election
The insurance veteran stood for Reform UK in the election
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Acorn Group’s Mike Lloyd: Carrying the torch of ‘the best kept secret in the industry’
Chief executive explains how he is driving ‘a unique situation’ forward to ‘serve the underserved in the non-standard motor and home markets’
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 28 April to 2 May
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Biba announces Markel as official partner
‘This partnership reflects our commitment to providing exceptional value and support to brokers, helping them navigate the evolving needs of their clients,’ says UK marketing director
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Tokio Marine HCC International appoints new chief executive in leadership reshuffle
’Their expertise will be core to the new offerings we are developing and to achieving new heights of excellence in service and innovation for our clients,’ says group boss
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Graeme Trudgill: What brokers can expect from ‘sold out’ Biba Conference 2025
’What we get lots of members saying to us is that they get to do what would take months to do outside of the Biba Conference [environment done] in two days,’ says chief executive
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Clear Group rebrands MGA division as it looks to strengthen market position
’By unifying our MGA businesses under a single brand, we are able to enhance our ability to provide specialised underwriting expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners,’ says managing director
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What do underwriters plan to ask brokers at the Biba Conference 2025?
Ahead of trade body Biba’s annual conference this May, insurer and MGA leaders reveal exactly how they want to pick brokers’ minds
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Aviva reveals drop in percentage of brokers actively recruiting
Aviva says the drop may be due to “stabilisation in the market, suggesting that many brokers have successfully filled their staffing needs”
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Broker established in 1887 transitions to employee ownership trust
’Becoming an EOT allows us to preserve our independence while ensuring our dedicated colleagues have a direct stake in future success,’ says managing director
News Analysis
TechTalk: Agentic AI presents a sink or swim moment for insurance sector
The rise of agentic AI is the world’s next major technological shift – but can the UKGI sector grasp the opportunity this tool presents?
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