International fraud networks seeing ‘crossover’ with UK insurance industry
’There’s definitely crossover with some of these gangs moving across borders, which creates some jurisdictional issues – and I see that being a continuing, increased risk,’ says head of financial crime intelligence and investigations
Fantasy Football: Insurance’s top managers give advice for blank gameweek 31
Arsenal, Manchester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace are all without a fixture, so their players will score no points
Allianz reveals case of broker abusing position as over 34,000 fraud cases identified in 2025
’Fraudsters are continually changing their tactics and we need to match their efforts with greater speed and agility than ever before,’ says director of fraud
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 2 to 6 March 2026
MGA agrees deal to manage Allianz Commercial’s entertainment underwriting business
’Entertainment is an attractive and profitable specialty line of business which we would like to expand,’ says CUO
Allianz UK hires new head of intermediary
’I’m delighted for the opportunity to lead such a talented team that will drive growth in the Allianz intermediary business,’ says appointee
Briefing: What does the Q1 2026 Middle East conflict mean for travel insurance?
A warning has been issued that acts of war are typically excluded from travel insurance and coverage depends on policy wording
Cyber risk takes root on the farm as agriculture goes fully connected
‘Farmers are natural risk managers. They’ve been doing this for hundreds of years – in essence, since the dawn of man,’ says managing director
Graham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
In Focus: How should the industry adapt to AI written insured submissions to prevent accidental application ‘fraud’?
During the latest Insurance Times TechTalk Live event, the discussion raised the issue of increasing use of AI by customers to write policy inception or claims submission materials, leading to non-deliberate misrepresentation caused by AI-generated inaccuracies. How should the industry face this emerging threat while safeguarding the customer experience?
The Big Question: What’s the next black swan event for UKGI – and is the sector ready?
The Big Question: Are insurtechs solving real problems or just chasing hype and funding?
As sharks circle, who gets swallowed in insurance consolidation?
Insurers warn directors as ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence comes into force
Graham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
Alex Ktenidis: Tackling SME underinsurance with the ‘right conversation at the right time’
’SMEs are sleepwalking into an underinsurance problem at the moment,’ says director of digital trading
Serge Raffard: Allianz Personal sees ‘huge opportunity’ in broker relationships
The ‘Frenchie’ leading Allianz’s personal lines business is excited by the ‘competitiveness’ of the UK market and the ability to action change quickly
Colm Holmes: Brokers will see ‘fruits of our new strategy’
The Allianz chief executive talks exciting plans for the new year
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