’This appointment reflects Marsh’s commitment to delivering innovative, data-led placement solutions that benefit our clients,’ says UK placement leader
’We want to raise standards and improve access to insurance. And we want to enable firms to grow and innovate, including by simplifying our rules,’ says director of competition and interim director of insurance at the regulator
Bayles previously served as chief commercial officer at the business
‘Stepping into ownership is a natural next step for us and we’re grateful for the backing and guidance the Coversure network provides,’ says new owner
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 16 to 20 February 2026
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 16 to 20 February 2026
Record cyber attacks in 2025 exposed entrenched supply‑chain vulnerabilities and caused widespread disruption to UK businesses, yet cyber insurance penetration remains low – what opportunities does the market see to protect businesses going forward?
SMEs and sole traders are a ‘significantly untapped market’, according to chief growth officer – however, the insurance sector must be more proactive when it comes to accident and health covers
‘Some of these funding that is designed to be used for training that our country needs is not being used and widening the levy rules would help make that happen,’ says public affairs officer
Artificial intelligence has the potential to define what great broking of the future looks like, with powerful use cases bolstering productivity
A surge of deals has triggered a new consolidation cycle that is redefining scale, competition and capability across the UK general insurance market. But questions remain around integration risk, broker dynamics and whether bigger will truly mean better.
Lucida Group’s Mike Joseph says it is a ‘surreal’ feeling to retire, but that it has ’been on my mind that you never know what’s around the corner’
Three years of strong profitability left reinsurers comfortable with their risks despite softened rates, while cedants prioritised reduced cost over additional protection
With long-term investments coming to fruition, the MGA group’s recently appointed chief executive sets out how broker service improvements will promise a return to a five star rating and drive growth in 2026
‘There’s often a confusion in thinking that you need to be a manager to be a leader, but you don’t, you don’t necessarily need to be doing the management bit – you can just be a leader,’ says business performance director