The Mike Edgeley Column

Briefing: Are the financial markets finally coming to their senses?

2026-10-01T08:00:00+01:00By Mike Edgeley

Mike Edgeley, group chief executive at Clear Group, explores whether the market’s understanding of the value of AI is starting to bear fruit – and what that means for the importance of human connection in an increasingly tech-focused insurance sector

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