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Lee Mooney, August 2025

IT Interview

Lee Mooney: New UK boss gearing up to ‘change the pace’ at Markel

2025-08-21T07:00:00+01:00By

Rather than ‘reinvent the wheel’, managing director plans to tap into global group expertise to increase insurer’s ‘share of wallet’ with brokers and ‘dial up the pace’ on product and people volume

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IT Interview

Michael Rea: How AssuredPartners deal will help grow Gallagher’s UK and Ireland arm

2025-08-20T07:00:00+01:00By

’It’s probably the biggest retail transaction we’ll have done in the UK, certainly in my time here in 10 years,’ says UK and Ireland chief executive

Alex Ktenidis

IT Interview

Alex Ktenidis: Tackling SME underinsurance with the ‘right conversation at the right time’

2025-08-19T07:00:00+01:00By

’SMEs are sleepwalking into an underinsurance problem at the moment,’ says director of digital trading

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Analysis

Laura Sweetman and Danielle Medhurst: PremFina’s ‘blueprint for success’ to fill personal lines gap

2025-08-14T14:20:00+01:00By

Alongside new customer acquisition, boosting technology investment is key ’to accelerate and build’ out the premium finance business, says chief strategy officer

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News Analysis

Insurance sector reacts as government weighs up mandatory testing for over 70s motorists

2025-08-14T06:00:00+01:00By

’We, as an insurer, welcome any measures that give us and our older customers assurance that they meet the required standards required to hold a driving license,’ says chief underwriting officer

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News Analysis

TechTalk: Directors face ‘real risk’ of liability in wake of cyber attacks

2025-08-13T07:00:00+01:00By

‘There should be no assumption that cyber risks are covered under a D&O policy,’ says law firm partner

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News Analysis

Which personal lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?

2025-08-12T07:00:00+01:00By

Insurance Times analyses eight major personal lines products to predict where the industry will see profitable growth in 2026 amid cyclical market conditions and macroeconomic headwinds

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News

Chris Wallace: Charitable campaign targets £1m single day fundraise following market-wide ‘momentum’

2025-08-11T07:00:00+01:00By

’This isn’t just about the insurance industry. It’s about people helping people – loved ones, family, friends,’ says founding member

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News Analysis

Is it the end of the road for motor referral fees?

2025-08-08T07:00:00+01:00By

The FCA has raised concerns that referral fees in the motor market can drive up the lifecycle and cost of claims – however, market participants are tight-lipped about next steps for this model

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IT Interview

Nimeshh Patel: Automotive brands want to work with businesses that have ‘intermediary layers’

2025-08-07T07:00:00+01:00By

Embedded insurance can act as a ’lubricant’ to support car manufacturer sales, notes chief executive

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IT Interview

Tom Downey: Pen Underwriting aims to be £1.75bn GWP business by 2030

2025-08-06T07:00:00+01:00By

Despite a raft of new product launches this year, the MGA’s chief executive anticipates that the majority of the firm’s GWP growth will come from ‘thoughtful’ acquisitions

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News Analysis

Which commercial lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?

2025-08-05T07:00:00+01:00By

Insurance Times analyses eight major commercial lines products to predict where the industry will see sustainable growth in 2026 amid challenging market forces

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