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Brokers are ‘logical latecomers’ to AI use as ‘old guard’ believe in certain way of doing tasks
Multiple experts spoke at Insurance Times’ TechTalk Live roundtable, which focused on affirmative cover for artificial intelligence and the myriad impact this technology is having on policies and practices
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UK and global commercial insurance rates continue to fall
‘Mounting competition among insurers with ambitious growth targets is providing reduced pricing and broader coverage options,’ says president of global placement
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High Court backs Bath Racecourse in landmark Covid BI ruling
‘Businesses with multiple premises may have separate limits and sublimits of indemnity,’ says law firm partner
IT Interview
Benjamin Verlingue: Fourth generation leader emphasises ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ underpinning UK and European operations
Chairman and chief executive plans to ‘respect the legacy’ of familial past leaders while steering the broker’s strategy to double business size over the next three years
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Brokers push for greater delegated authority as demand for bespoke and hybrid eTrading grows
’There isn’t any nuance for the wealth of experience and advice that the broker can bring in,’ says managing director
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Supply chain risks leaving UK construction firms exposed
‘The confluence of global supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, labour shortages and sustainability goals present a complex risk landscape for the UK construction sector,’ says portfolio manager
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Aviva upgrades freight liability product with new features for brokers
’Marine insurance may be centuries old, but it shouldn’t stay stuck in the past,’ says marine manager
IT Interview
Richard Hartley: Digitising risk with agentic AI can expand the insurance industry
Chief executive outlines how he hopes artificial intelligence will unlock a larger, more resilient commercial insurance industry that is capable of addressing uninsured global economic losses
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Gallagher extends smart follow facility to include power risks
’The new power facility is great for our clients as it provides a streamlined solution for placement of follow lines,’ says chairman
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High five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 14 to 18 July 2025
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Watch: 2025 eTrading report webinar in association with Aviva
In this webinar, sponsored by Aviva and based on findings from the Insurance Times eTrading report, panellists discussed how eTrading is becoming a more bespoke proposition, what this change looks like, how eTrading products are transforming to be fit for the future and how eTrading models are evolving
News Analysis
From Uber to robotaxi: Rising premiums and the driverless dawn steer taxi cover trends
‘The liability question, is key. I’m not sure the risks of autonomous taxis are fully understood by the industry at this point, or that enough real-world mileage has been undertaken to yet form a complete view,’ says head of motor
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