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Acord urges ‘coalition of the willing’ to embrace digitalisation in spite of sluggish Blueprint Two

2026-02-05T10:00:00+00:00By

Broker digital leader additionally emphasises that the current administrative cost ratio in the Lloyd’s market poses an ‘existential threat’, blaming ‘analogue’ trading methods

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Is portal-only trading progress or a problem for MGAs and brokers?

2026-01-28T08:00:00+00:00By

As MGA portals become central to broker trading, a chief executive warns that there is a ‘danger’ in brokers shoehorning risks that require underwriter collaboration

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Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Alex Ktenidis

2025-12-14T10:00:00+00:00By Insurance Times

For the 14th day of advent, Alex Ktenidis, Allianz UK’s director of digital trading, speaks about ultra speedy small business claims, digitalisation and fresh approaches for the new year

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Brokers predict that digital distribution will overtake in-person methods – Open GI

2025-12-09T07:00:00+00:00By

‘Brokers [that] can offer slick, self-serve quoting with expert support on demand will lead the way,’ says chief executive

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REVEALED: Which firms won at 2025’s Insurance Times Awards?

2025-12-04T07:00:00+00:00By

Around 1,000 UK general insurance professionals gathered in Park Lane last night to celebrate outstanding market achievements at flagship awards ceremony – but which firms took home gold, silver and bronze prizes?

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Insurance Times Awards 2025: Markel tackles broker pain points with integrated PI solution

2025-11-07T11:30:00+00:00

Martin Parker, head of construction at Markel, talks about the company’s submission for the Challenger of the Year category

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Last chance to win digital distribution package from PAS provider Go-Insur

2025-11-05T15:00:00+00:00By

’We’re on a mission to help the rank and file of insurance businesses embrace the benefits of eTrading, especially around improved sales distribution and more efficient back office operations,’ says director

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In Focus: Should insurers give brokers more ownership of coverage points when eTrading?

2025-09-25T07:00:00+01:00By

Are insurers taking on board broker advice and expertise when it comes to digitally placing commercial lines risks, or are eTrading processes blocking this type of collaboration? Insurance Times asks industry experts to find out…

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Insurance Times reveals 2025’s Tech and Innovation Awards winners

2025-09-19T06:00:00+01:00By

’It is important to pat ourselves on the back for the massive progress market firms have made in recent years and the true innovation that is bubbling away in every corner of UKGI,’ says Insurance Times editor

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The Five Star verdict on eTrading: the factors behind success or failure

With eTrading rapidly evolving, Insurance Times has carried out a webinar exploring what is happening in the fast changing area that is central to the industry’s future in association with Zurich UK.

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