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News AnalysisBriefing: As Reeves urges insurers to back London, where should investment be made?
’The right technology and tools can empower the workforce to punch above its weight and further grow our share of the global market,’ says London market director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Lloyd’s in climate crosshairs as campaigners call for fossil fuel exit
Although passionate protestors declare that Lloyd’s of London is ‘condemning us all to a future of climate chaos’ by insuring fossil fuel projects, there is still a waiting game to be played as the renewable energy sector attempts to gain critical mass
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AnalysisBriefing: Digital ID is no panacea for fraud – and implementation challenges lay ahead
While the benefits of easily validated identification may seem obvious, the sector must ensure it navigates the implementation of digital IDs with care and consideration
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News AnalysisBriefing: Can the insurance sector take a leap of faith to deliver fraud strategy?
The insurance industry has always been extremely reluctant to share data, creating a challenge for the IFB’s bold new strategy
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News AnalysisBriefing: The true cost of cyber attack losses – and why cyber cover should not be a hard sell
Howden’s Rebooting growth report paints a frightening picture of cyber related losses, with poor product penetration still a concern for this line of business
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News AnalysisBriefing: A day in the life of a new Ifed detective after graduate scheme success
Michelle Schlichter, detective constable at the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, details her career journey so far and what an average day on the job looks like battling insurance fraud
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News AnalysisTop 50 Insurers: Aviva consolidates top spot thanks to DLG amalgamation
The results are in for 2025 – which insurers are leading the pack in UK general insurance and what trends are underpinning profitable growth?
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News AnalysisOpinion: Is nepotism inherently bad or an underutilised talent attraction tool?
Nepotism can provide a ‘base level understanding of the opportunities’ within insurance, with career conversations at home potentially attracting a cohort of the next generation of talent to the Square Mile
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News AnalysisBriefing: How UKGI should respond as AI becomes more popular with consumers
Relevant research finds that the number of customers who are comfortable with artificial intelligence deciding their policy price without human intervention rose from 31% in 2024 to 37% in 2025
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News AnalysisBriefing: Protection gap warning poses real questions for UKGI
Although some regulators and clients may question the role of insurance brokers, trade organisation emphasises that ‘specialty brokers are the connective tissue of the global insurance market’
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News AnalysisBriefing: The one thing corporates can do to positively impact DEI in 2026
There are many ways to progress DEI strategies next year, whether businesses look to employee resource groups or recruitment practices – here, industry commentators share their views
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News AnalysisBriefing: Uninsured driving shows no signs of hitting the brakes
The stats are quickly adding up that British motorists are being tempted by uninsured driving – a prevalent issue that the industry must collaborate on and stamp out
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News AnalysisBriefing: Next steps crucial as super complaint submitted to FCA
Which? said its evidence that the home and travel insurance markets are not working was “overwhelming”
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News AnalysisBriefing: Advanced price risk underwriting can open up new markets for insurance
One AI-powered MGA with hedge fund experience has created a model that allows it to accurately underwrite price protection insurance for raw materials
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why MGAs should be brokers’ best friends
MGAs often bring a complementary skill set to the value chain table, enhancing brokers’ service proposition and encouraging innovation
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News AnalysisOpinion: Are micro firms buying commercial covers like a personal lines customer?
Market feedback has revealed that micro businesses of less than 10 staff could fall victim to buying commercial covers with a personal lines mindset, risking underinsurance and coverage gaps – how can the sector mitigate this?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Scaling with purpose – the private equity advantage in insurance
One of the most powerful advantages of private equity support is the ability to scale thoughtfully and invest with intent
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AnalysisBriefing: Winds of change blow in Monaco, but have reinsurers really gone soft?
Will reinsurers move back to assuming broader treaty risks, or will insurers have to place their programmes on a class by class basis?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Navigating a soft market – what’s next for UK brokers?
Insurers, keen to fight for market share, are more likely to support brokers who can adjust to these market conditions
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News AnalysisBriefing: Sector has long road ahead to ensure inclusivity of vulnerability
Adam Harper, the Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards, discusses the importance of identifying and addressing vulnerability
