Commercial Lines articles
-
NewsBridgehaven and new MGA partner to underwrite specialist commercial portfolio
’The support of Bridgehaven allows us to further strengthen our offering to the market, enhancing our ability to deliver specialist underwriting solutions across our target markets,’ says chief executive
-
NewsMarkel bolsters marine transportation business with two leadership appointments
‘Risks are becoming increasingly integrated and more complex than ever before,’ says new appointee
-
NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 7 to 11 September 2026
-
NewsLitigation funding now a ‘permanent feature’ of civil justice landscape
‘For insurers, the practical implication is this – funding is now an important part of litigation risk,’ says associate professor of law
-
NewsProtesters target five insurance offices for connections to Israeli arms manufacturer
‘Previous insurers have been forced to cut ties with Elbit Systems following sustained pressure,’ says protester
-
NewsCredit and political risk broker launches surety line
’Our clients are increasingly focused on diversifying sources of financial support, particularly as banks face growing balance sheet constraints,’ says chief executive
-
News AnalysisOnly specialist lines see growth as commercial sector suffers seventh quarter of GWP falls
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
-
NewsMarkel launches travel product for rare-disease clinical trial participants
‘People living with a rare disease may need to travel considerable distances to access specialist clinical trials,’ says underwriter
-
NewsAllianz UK revamps mid-market wholesale and retail cover amid supply chain concerns
‘We want to help customers build resilience, manage emerging risks and pursue growth with greater confidence,’ says head
-
IT InterviewMatt Cox: Turning claims into a strategic asset at Allianz UK requires a 'mindset shift'
’This year’s pivot, from January onwards, has been to figure out how we maximise the benefit and the assets that we’ve got, as well as how we recognise claims itself as a strategic asset in the whole of the insurance cycle,’ says chief claims officer
-
NewsTower purchases Wilmslow-based broker in first of buy-and-build acquisitions
’Completing our first acquisition is an important milestone,’ says chief executive
-
NewsCoalition launches £20m enterprise cyber cover in UK
‘Enterprises need confidence that they can withstand digital threats no matter how they evolve,’ says chief revenue officer
-
NewsAviva launches new proposition for complex mid-market risk
’Businesses are operating in an increasingly complex risk environment and many require more than a traditional insurance solution,’ says managing director
-
IT InterviewEllie Jackson: From ‘ditzy’ apprentice to ‘tenacious’ broker MD in five years – How thoughtful succession planning is unlocking new growth opportunities at Robert Gerrard
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
-
NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 24 to 28 August 2026
-
NewsCorgi Insurance launches new admitted carrier
’Corgi is built to be full-stack and we look forward to expanding what we can write on this paper as we bring more products to market,’ says chief operating officer
-
NewsClearwater launches upstream energy proposition with new managing director
‘Upstream energy remains a highly technical market, as the risks, technologies and capital behind it continue to evolve,’ says managing director
-
NewsAdler Fairways acquires commercial broker to extend national footprint
’We are delighted that we were able to find a like minded partner in Adler Fairways,’ says managing director
-
NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 17 to 21 August 2026
-
NewsABI urges government to harness commercial insurers to drive growth
‘There’s a real opportunity to make greater use of the expertise our sector has to offer,’ says director
