Commercial Lines
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High hopes: Can insurance keep pace with the THC drinks boom?
With THC infused beverages growing in popularity in the US, Insurance Times explores the evolving risks, regulatory hurdles and insurance gaps in this budding sector
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Konsileo makes US operating partner a non-executive director as it eyes international opportunities
’It’s rare to find a real insurance operator who is also a heavy-hitting US investor – and a really nice guy to boot,’ says broker chief executive
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RSA appoints new commercial lines leader as Bryson steps down
UK and international chief executive is confident that the newly promoted appointee ‘will build on the momentum we have to drive our transformation [into] the UK’s best commercial lines insurer’
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Verlingue London Markets plans to enter professional lines market in 2025
Broker’s executive director says this move marks ‘the next step for us to complete the jigsaw’ of its current wholesale offering
News Analysis
Briefing: Is now the right opportunity to address underinsurance?
Brokers must make time to advise, influence and protect clients from underinsurance as softening market creates ideal moment in time to take advantage of competitive pricing
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UK trade credit insurance market stable amid economic uncertainty – Marsh
However, market participants will be keeping a close eye on capacity for this line of business because ’as credit limits increase, the cost of goods increase and that can create capacity issues’
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Optio Group launches $150m PVT product with Lloyd’s backing
‘We’re excited to bring this enhanced solution to the market and continue strengthening our specialty capabilities with our partners,’ says leader
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Jo Sykes: Markel UK devises five pillar plan to become ‘more relevant’ for brokers
Among the insurer’s key focuses for the next five years is developing further schemes propositions, building out its eTrading strategy and improving its regional distribution network
News Analysis
Softening market sees commercial premiums drop in all but one UK region
‘For brokers, a softening market entails an increased focus on rebroking to secure the best terms and a close examination of policy wordings to advise if cheaper [cover] fits the needs of clients,’ says director
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Commercial Court Covid BI case set to impact composite policy interpretation
Law firm says interpretation of ‘any one loss’ could have market-wide impact
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 19 to 23 May 2025
News Analysis
Briefing: Brokers must bolster commercial cyber cover takeup
Promoting simplicity, collaboration and storytelling is a strong strategy brokers could employ to support cyber cover penetration among UK businesses
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