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Utmost expands investment range with new StepStone partnership

2026-02-13T11:00:00+00:00By

’This comes at a time when interest from UK wealth managers in private markets continues to grow,’ says chief executive

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Goodmans Insurance Brokers third to join Brokerbility network from competitor

2026-02-12T12:00:00+00:00By

‘As a well-respected regional broker with clear growth ambitions, it is an ideal cultural and strategic fit for Brokerbility,’ says managing director

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Road traffic injuries are changing – how should the industry respond?

2026-02-12T08:00:00+00:00By

Data is revealing that the type of injuries sustained in road traffic accidents – or perhaps the ways people are reporting them – are changing, so what can the industry do to help the claims process stay fair and efficient?

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Property payouts to cross £6bn for second year running

2026-02-12T07:00:00+00:00By

‘As the final claims are counted for 2025, insurers will be assessing the impact of ongoing weather events on consumer’s premiums,’ says insurance partner

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Briefing: Financial versus market orientation – why ebitda can be a cruel mistress for brokers

2026-02-11T09:00:00+00:00By

Hitting the acquisition trail for the first time can cause quite the mindset shift for broking businesses, however catering to financial metrics should not be to the detriment of business creativity or putting the brakes on service

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Cybercube appoints new chief executive following £130m financing round

2026-02-10T13:00:00+00:00By

’I’m very much looking forward to leading the next phase of the company’s growth and development,’ says appointee

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CII exams reach ‘decade-long peak’

2026-02-10T12:00:00+00:00By

‘The results demonstrate an appetite for skills and progression within the sector, as well as our members’ continued commitment to professional development,’ says director

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Well Dunn Group announces new premium finance partner

2026-02-09T11:14:00+00:00By

‘We were delighted to be selected following a very competitive tender process,’ says chief product officer

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Fantasy Football: Allianz Commercial's Darragh Kennedy

2026-02-06T14:00:00+00:00By

Allianz Commercial’s property and casualty new business underwriter Darragh Kennedy talks to Insurance Times about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league

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Marsh Risk appoints new international affinity leader

2026-02-06T08:00:00+00:00By

‘He brings a wealth of international leadership experience to Marsh’s affinity business,’ says chief executive

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Home insurance premiums fell by 12.1% in 2025 amid sustained competition

2026-02-05T14:00:00+00:00By

‘In December, three out of four price comparison websites experienced their 2025 peak in the number of providers quoting, following the launch of new products,’ says analyst

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Insurance’s AI adoption revealing ‘striking paradox’ – Earnix

2026-02-04T15:00:00+00:00By

Insurance Times analyses the themes from an exclusive outlook on Earnix’s upcoming insurance industry trends report

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Backchat: January/February 2026

2026-02-04T10:00:00+00:00

Broker boosts charity coffers with fundraising focus, networking lunch showcases pasta perfection, market run club collects high headcount and the league table for Insurance Times’ Fantasy Football season heats up. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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Opinion: The feedback disconnect – why managers are scared to talk to gen Z

2026-02-04T09:00:00+00:00By

Insurance business middle managers are veering away from feedback conversations with younger staffers, but learning how to deliver professional advice successfully to this generation can unlock retention and performance benefits

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Hildur Smaradottir and Karsten Ries: How a Nordic IoT partnership has scaled proactive insurance

2026-02-04T08:00:00+00:00By

Insurance Times talks with Ohma chief executive Hildur Smaradottir and Onics chief executive Karsten Ries, to discuss how a Nordic insurance partnership has capitalised on the technology behind the Internet of Things and what the UK might stand to learn from their successes

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Aviva expands minifleet cover to 20 vehicles at new business

2026-02-03T11:00:00+00:00By

‘Brokers told us their SME clients want a minifleet policy that grows with them,’ says managing director

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Aon continues insolvency and restructuring team growth with new appointment

2026-02-03T09:00:00+00:00By

‘Williamson’s experience will add an invaluable dimension to what we offer and position us well for continued growth,’ says managing director

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FCA imposes growth cap on Markerstudy following governance concerns

2026-02-03T07:00:00+00:00By

‘A cap has been agreed with the FCA that both parties consider appropriate and consistent with our strategy and customer-focused growth ambitions,’ says Markerstudy spokesperson

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IUAD welcomes Aon leader to campaign board

2026-02-02T15:30:00+00:00By

’Joining the board is, for me, a way to turn something deeply personal into something purposeful,’ says new board member

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MNK Group tasks incoming chief strategy officer with raising M&A activity

2026-02-02T14:00:00+00:00By

‘He brings an investor’s eye and operator’s toolkit to MNK’s global strategy and M&A,’ says chairman