Broker Analysis

Sonia Habib

IT Interview

Sonia Habib: Kovrilo launch followed a decade of refusing to accept ‘a limit in the sky’

2026-09-23T07:00:00+01:00By

Almost nine months into launching a new MGA, the commercial director reflects on the opportunities that ‘come from being hungry, determined and not necessarily taking no for an answer’

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News Analysis

Opinion: Brokers evolve beyond distribution to take on industry-wide marketeer remit

2026-09-16T08:00:00+01:00By

The role and function of an insurance broker is changing – with distribution now just one of many faces these professionals present. Growing remits as marketeers and recruiters must become more visible as part of road map to futureproof UKGI

DMOGISep

News Analysis

Only specialist lines see growth as commercial sector suffers seventh quarter of GWP falls

2026-09-09T06:00:00+01:00By

This quarter’s instalment of the Insurance Times Commercial Premium Index – released in partnership with Open GI – takes a deep dive into packages and specialist lines to see where GWP growth is being achieved in contrast to market conditions

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News Analysis

Jim Summers and John Fletcher: Building the new Willis Re

2026-09-08T07:00:00+01:00By David Benyon

Jim Summers, chief executive of global specialties, and John Fletcher, chief executive at Willis Re Bermuda, lay the groundwork for this next generation reinsurance broker

diversity and inclusion lloyds

News Analysis

Beyond the D-word – does insurance still believe in diversity?

2026-09-04T07:00:00+01:00By

As the insurance industry moves away from dedicated diversity and inclusion initiatives towards broader conversations about culture, talent and skills, the question is whether this marks genuine progress – or simply makes an old problem less visible

Ajay Mistry - Gambit Partners (2)

News Analysis

Briefing: Dive In is ending – DEI cannot end with it

2026-09-03T09:00:00+01:00By

Ican co-founder Ajay Mistry looks back at the successes of DEI-focused insurance event Dive In – and says that what comes next will be vital

Ellie Jackson

IT Interview

Ellie Jackson: From ‘ditzy’ apprentice to ‘tenacious’ broker MD in five years – How thoughtful succession planning is unlocking new growth opportunities at Robert Gerrard

2026-09-01T07:00:00+01:00By

The 28-year-old managing director bringing ‘a little bit of Essex in every boardroom’ as she homes in on international opportunities, new scheme potential and a talent first mindset for her incoming era of leadership

rise and fall

News Analysis

TechTalk: Insurtech revolution enters a ‘second coming’ as investment shifts

2026-08-28T07:00:00+01:00By

‘These swaggering insurtechs claimed that they were going to change the world, but they weren’t selling any insurance – there wasn’t a scalable, solid concept there,’ says executive director

Lucy Luckett

News Analysis

Briefing: Fewer FOS complaints begins with better claims decisions

2026-08-26T08:00:00+01:00By

The Financial Ombudsman Service has an important role to play in dispute resolution, but the ultimate aim of the insurance sector should be to clearly communicate with customers and stop complaints reaching that stage

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Analysis

The Big Question: Why has UK broker M&A slowed – and what can UKGI expect next from acquisition activity?

2026-08-24T07:00:00+01:00By

With intermediary M&A deal volumes hitting multi-year lows, what is holding back dealmaking across the UK general insurance market (UKGI) – and what could potentially spur the next wave of acquisition activity?

Andy Burnham_mayor Manchester_Biba 2022

News Analysis

In Focus: Can Burnham’s devolution plan solve insurance’s talent problem?

2026-08-21T07:00:00+01:00By

’For maximum impact we need to raise the profile of our sector nationally, but having a stronger voice locally would certainly give firms more opportunities,’ says head of people proposition

Mike Dalby index

News Analysis

Briefing: Insurance sector offers trust and opportunity as students face results day

2026-08-20T08:00:00+01:00By

Mike Dalby, chief executive at Howden’s consumer division, suggests that those receiving their results should look to insurance as a fulfilling career

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