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Why driver behaviour remains the biggest fleet risk in 2026 – Gallagher Bassett
Sponsored content: Sandra Macdonald-Ames, risk practice lead for fleet at Gallagher Bassett, explores how hidden factors in driver behaviour can be used to reduce claims and improve safety
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Clearwater 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
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Adler 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
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 17 to 21 August 2026
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ABI 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
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Industry veteran secures £50m capacity for new MGA
‘Securing £50m of capacity and underwriting authority is an important milestone,’ says chief executive
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QBE promotes for new director of financial lines
‘Once again, we are lucky to have been able to call upon our strong internal talent pool to lead a key area,’ says executive director
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Simply Business expands panel with Ventis partnership
‘This partnership signals our continued commitment to delivering simplicity, choice and value for our customers,’ says chief executive
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‘Maintenance crisis’ brewing as UK’s towed vehicle fleet ages – UK Towing Safety Alliance
Breakdowns now make up over three quarters of towing related incidents on UK roads, as an ageing fleet offsets a welcome drop in road traffic collisions
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MGAs offer alternative channel as brokers struggle to place niche fleet risks
‘Pressures still exist in certain parts of the commercial motor market, particularly within more specialist or operationally complex fleet sectors,’ says deputy chief executive
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Aviva refuses ‘to chase unprofitable’ commercial lines business amid soft market as GWP tumbles 4% in HY results – Jason Storah
‘In a softening market, if you’re chasing top line, it can get you into trouble,’ says UK and Ireland general insurance boss
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Charles Bush: Employee risk is ‘definitely higher up’ corporate agendas as ‘very significant’ losses start to stack up
The insurer’s head of commercial claims says that although employees are the ‘most important assets’ within an organisation, they are also ‘one of the points of greatest weakness’
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