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    Backchat: June 2025

    2025-06-11T12:00:00Z

    Contributor makes councilman, Southgate selfie frenzy at 2025’s Biba Conference, professionals pass muster at terminology testing and cyclists collect for charity. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: May 2025

    2025-05-14T12:00:00Z

    Tech business hopes for new fundraising heights, loss adjusters share luxury lunch, news editor has his best day out and springtime collision claims give insurers – and deer – pause for thought. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: April 2025

    2025-04-09T12:00:00Z

    T&Cs you can’t put down for World Book Day, confirmed cricket collaboration, PAS provider paints the town with projection and one software firm pranks the industry with April Fool’s Day joke – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: March 2025

    2025-03-12T13:00:00Z

    Delicious industry dining, a Roman footprint in the Square Mile, brokers on the box and a competitive rowing career – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: January/February 2025

    2025-02-05T13:00:00Z

    Office moves, chairship conclusion, a podcast launch and a tour with a difference – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: December 2024

    2024-12-23T13:00:00Z

    Insurance Times delivers a bumper Backchat segment in time for Christmas, including a parade full of traditional British pageantry, editor Katie Scott offering public speaking advice, an underwriter sharing a philosophy podcast and a cyber risk management firm celebrating a new office opening in Leadenhall. What has the insurance industry ...

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    Backchat: November 2024

    2024-11-14T13:00:00Z

    A mummified cat, a third birthday, a golden retriever and a new video series on reinvention. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: October 2024

    2024-10-16T12:00:00Z

    A new restaurant opening, a conference with a twist and something for all pet lovers – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: September 2024

    2024-09-18T10:00:00Z

    People moves, birthdays and an insurance policy to protect your sandwich from pesky seagulls – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: July/August 2024

    2024-07-10T08:00:00Z

    A 30th anniversary, a new podcast and a policy that covers pints during Euro 2024. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: June 2024

    2024-06-12T09:00:00Z

    Aviva’s most common garden claim, a Biba inspired run, tackling the Three Peaks Challenge and a new cover for dogs with jobs. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: May 2024

    2024-05-15T09:00:00Z

    Journalists moonlighting as soap stars, map history from a major insurer, a director of private clients braving Arctic temperatures and a very clever campaign. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: April 2024

    2024-04-10T08:30:00Z

    A Formula One debut, a female insurtech chief executive gets recognition, claims inspired poets and insurtech partnerships – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: March 2024

    2024-03-13T09:00:00Z

    Discretionary motor commissions, an arty insurer, insuring love and a new climate protest group targeting the industry. What has the insurance sector been up to this month? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat January/February 2024

    2024-02-07T09:30:00Z

    Reality TV shows, new appointments, indie music guitarists and insurtech competitions, what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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    Backchat: Changes in insurtech startup environment as technology evolves

    2024-01-30T14:00:00Z

    ’We have noticed the changes over time,’ says partner

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    Backchat: Zurich buzzing after housing 100,000 honeybees

    2023-12-22T09:00:00Z

    ’Wild bee populations are declining due to habitat loss and climate change – this year has been particularly challenging for them,’ says head of workplace services 

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    Backchat: December 2023

    2023-12-21T10:00:00Z

    Ever wondered what Santa is insured for? December 2023’s backchat includes dancing directors, more insurance related published books and an early Christmas present, you heard it here first…

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    Backchat: Genasys born Tour de Insurtech ‘started with a tweet’

    2023-12-21T09:30:00Z

    ’What makes Tour de Insurtech unique, in my view, is that it’s a completely agenda free networking event,’ says group chief executive 

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    Backchat: Moonrock boss contributes drone knowledge to insurance law textbook

    2023-12-20T09:30:00Z

    ’There’s clearly going to be an ongoing requirement for texts like this as the industry evolves so quickly,” says managing director