Story of the Day

ManyPets eyes launching ‘differentiated product set’ for price comparison websites

2026-09-02T07:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’It’s a significant part of the market so we’re not completely ignoring it – we just want to do it in a way that it’s still aligned with our overall customer philosophy,’ says chief executive

IT Interview

Ellie Jackson: From ‘ditzy’ apprentice to ‘tenacious’ broker MD in five years – How thoughtful succession planning is unlocking new growth opportunities at Robert Gerrard

2026-09-01T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

The 28-year-old managing director bringing ‘a little bit of Essex in every boardroom’ as she homes in on international opportunities, new scheme potential and a talent first mindset for her incoming era of leadership

News Analysis

TechTalk: Insurtech revolution enters a ‘second coming’ as investment shifts

2026-08-28T07:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

‘These swaggering insurtechs claimed that they were going to change the world, but they weren’t selling any insurance – there wasn’t a scalable, solid concept there,’ says executive director

News Analysis

A drier risk landscape – is UK insurance keeping pace with drought?

2026-08-27T07:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

Drought is becoming a more visible feature of the UK’s risk landscape, driving rising subsidence losses, raising wildfire concerns and putting growing pressure on businesses and infrastructure. But while insurers are adapting their view of risk, evidence suggests awareness may be moving faster than action when it comes to buying ...

News Analysis

Chris Jones: IUA’s focus on underwriting expertise has become ‘more important than ever’

2026-08-26T07:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

‘When you’re in those really difficult times, the actual underwriting expertise, the risk management expertise, the discipline and getting the contract wording right is absolutely essential,’ says chief executive

News Analysis

Kaspar Harsaae: Software platform founder to launch MGA as proof of concept

2026-08-25T07:00:00+01:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

After spending two years building AI-powered insurance software firm Parasol Platforms, the founder concluded the best way to demonstrate his vision for true transformation was to launch his own MGA and prove the model works

Analysis

The Big Question: Why has UK broker M&A slowed – and what can UKGI expect next from acquisition activity?

2026-08-24T07:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

With intermediary M&A deal volumes hitting multi-year lows, what is holding back dealmaking across the UK general insurance market (UKGI) – and what could potentially spur the next wave of acquisition activity?

News Analysis

In Focus: Can Burnham’s devolution plan solve insurance’s talent problem?

2026-08-21T07:00:00+01:00By James Cowen

’For maximum impact we need to raise the profile of our sector nationally, but having a stronger voice locally would certainly give firms more opportunities,’ says head of people proposition

News Analysis

Kelly Madeley: Industry must ‘make insurance exciting’ to attract talent

2026-08-20T07:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

Ki’s chief people officer Kelly Madeley believes the insurance industry needs to widen its talent pool, embrace different career paths and work collectively to show young people that insurance can be a career where they make a difference

News Analysis

UK insurer solvency remains strong but aggregate position slips

2026-08-19T07:00:00+01:00By Matt Scott

Insurance DataLab co-founder Matt Scott examines the latest findings from an exclusive analysis of market Solvency and Financial Condition Reports

News

‘Maintenance crisis’ brewing as UK’s towed vehicle fleet ages – UK Towing Safety Alliance

2026-08-18T07:00:00+01:00By George McDade

Breakdowns now make up over three quarters of towing related incidents on UK roads, as an ageing fleet offsets a welcome drop in road traffic collisions

News Analysis

In Focus: Talent attraction versus job opportunities – Where is the biggest people pinch point?

2026-08-17T07:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

While outreach programmes and work experience initiatives are helping to showcase the breadth of insurance careers available, figures show that hiring rates have fallen. So, what is the biggest issue here – attracting young talent or creating enough opportunities for them once they are interested?

More Story of the Day