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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 5 to 9 January 2026
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Gold and jewellery thefts see January spike – Allianz
SRG strengthens UK retail presence with acquisition of Hull and Leeds based broker
Lloyd’s survey shows market continues to outperform wider financial services standards
QBE announces raft of European operations leadership changes
UK regulation driving commercial insurance away from London, Zurich tells Lords
BSI appoints ex-Howden leader as new chief executive of international distribution
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Tackling the next gen talent issue in insurance – Axa Commercial
Heather McCaul, head of future skills at Axa Commercial, discusses the talent challenges facing the insurance sector
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A legislative year in review – Arag
Sponsored content: Rachael Wornes, marketing manager at Arag, runs through some of the developments that are changing the legal landscape for businesses during 2025 and into 2026
UK insurance consolidation raises questions over pricing power – Pearson Ham
Sponsored content: Stephen Kennedy, director at Pearson Ham, discusses how insurer consolidation is impacting on the insurance pricing environment
Delivering for SME clients with smart tech and personal service – Travelers
Sponsored content: Digital tools are opening doors in SME insurance. Stuart Mosley, UK SME manager at Travelers Europe, highlights how partnering with an insurer that combines tech-driven efficiency with personal service can help brokers deliver more value to their clients.
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