Commercial Lines

HDI Global to grow UK specialty business as some lines may be ‘a little underweight’

2026-03-16T08:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

It comes following the launch of the insurer’s Xcelerate29 strategy, which provides a framework for the period 2026 to 2029

News

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-03-13T15:04:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 9 to 13 March 2026

News

Aviva is not ‘knee jerking’ in reaction to ‘tough’ commercial lines market – Jason Storah

2026-03-13T07:00:00+00:00By Katie Scott

UKGI boss says that commercial lines rates are ‘down about 6% to 7%’, creating ‘tough trading conditions’ that ‘are going to continue through this year’

News Analysis

Briefing: Trump Re shows insurance is strategic again

2026-03-12T09:00:00+00:00By James York

Insurance is playing a role within US president’s chess game with Iran, as Donald Trump introduces political risk cover for maritime trade venturing into the Persian Gulf. But what can the UK learn from this?

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Full Five Star Rating Report: Commercial and Personal Lines 2025/26 is now available

2026-03-10T13:00:00+00:00By George McDade

Insurance Times has published the full Five Star Rating Report: Commercial and Personal Lines 2025/26

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Pen Underwriting launches into UK mid-market PI sector

2026-03-10T10:38:00+00:00By James Cowen

’Extending our PI risk appetite to include larger firms, which are typically more complex, is another example of how we listen to our broker partners and respond,’ says managing director

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Brokers aiming to use soft market to address property underinsurance – Aviva

2026-03-09T13:54:00+00:00By George McDade

‘Underinsurance is no longer just an oversight – it’s becoming an embedded behaviour,’ says director of innovation

News Analysis

Briefing: Shockwaves will be felt in London as missiles fly in the Persian Gulf

2026-03-05T10:00:00+00:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

The situation around the Persian Gulf remains fluid, but insurers and their customers are likely in for a sustained period of supply chain shocks and increased costs

News Analysis

No end in sight for commercial lines soft market as 10.8% GWP drop marks fifth quarter of falls

2026-03-03T08:00:00+00:00By George McDade

The latest instalment of the Insurance Times Commercial Lines Premium Index – released in association with Open GI – reveals that the last quarter of 2025 saw a 10.8% drop in commercial lines GWP, evaporating hopes of a market turnaround and marking five successive quarters falls

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-02-27T15:56:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 23 to 27 February 2026

News Analysis

Richard Turnbull: Collegiate marking 40 years of quiet success

2026-02-26T08:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

As the professional indemnity MGA celebrates its 40th anniversary, managing director Richard Turnbull reflects on mutual origins, growth and why underwriting discipline still trumps chasing premium.