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Aviva posts improved premiums and COR in Q1 results despite ‘challenging’ commercial conditions
‘We delivered profitable growth across Aviva despite global market volatility, demonstrating yet again the advantages of our market-leading positions,’ says group chief executive
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Biba 2026: Evolving AI capabilities present both cyber risks and opportunities
‘As an attacker, you only have to win once and you’ve got an opportunity, where as a defender you have to win every single time,’ says country manager
Analysis
Briefing: Adjuster’s plea may leave marine sector all at sea
The marine hull market has so far relied on rules originally introduced in the 1890s, but portions of these are probably due a refresh
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Biba 2026: Intact eyes new commercial lines ‘opportunities’ in eTrade – Becky Henry
Following a dip in the insurer’s extranet score in Insurance Times’ Five Star eTrading report 2026, the insurer’s vice president of eTrade says it is focused on revitalising ‘stagnant’ products to keep pace with broker service needs
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Biba 2026: QBE focused on construction and multinational growth – Nat Ferrigan
‘It’s about building on that regional trade and taking our client conversations to the next level,’ says insurer’s head of distribution
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Opinion: Could captive appetite uptick present opportunity for brokers?
Although ‘the captive piece can be perceived as a dark art’ by some brokers, increasing interest in these models from the risk management community means opportunities abound for intermediaries willing to get stuck in
Research
Insurance Times reveals headline results of 2026 eTrading survey
More than 750 broker respondents provided feedback on their eTrading experiences via software houses and insurer extranets
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MS Amlin launches Lloyd’s property treaty consortium to expand capacity
New facility increases maximum line size by 35% and targets rising demand from data centre risks
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Aviva hires 15 into regional specialty team
‘We’ve invested heavily in people, capability and technology to improve visibility, availability and decision making,’ says head
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Dual expands social care offering with SEN school and children’s home product
‘Dual is particularly well placed to innovate in specialist areas such as social care,’ says chief underwriting officer
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Leeds-based MGA appoints two in support of expansion plans
‘As our client base continues to grow throughout the UK, EU and international markets, it’s essential that we continue to invest in our people,’ says chief executive
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 27 April to 1 May 2026
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