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Zurich UK calls for regular property inspections as suspected cannabis farm incidents rise
’Our specialist claims investigation unit has dealt with cannabis farm claims worth £9.4m since 2022 alone, highlighting the scale of the problem,’ says head of claims fraud
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Bridgehaven and new MGA partner to underwrite specialist commercial portfolio
’The support of Bridgehaven allows us to further strengthen our offering to the market, enhancing our ability to deliver specialist underwriting solutions across our target markets,’ says chief executive
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Markel bolsters marine transportation business with two leadership appointments
‘Risks are becoming increasingly integrated and more complex than ever before,’ says new appointee
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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 7 to 11 September 2026
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Litigation funding now a ‘permanent feature’ of civil justice landscape
‘For insurers, the practical implication is this – funding is now an important part of litigation risk,’ says associate professor of law
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Protesters target five insurance offices for connections to Israeli arms manufacturer
‘Previous insurers have been forced to cut ties with Elbit Systems following sustained pressure,’ says protester
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Credit and political risk broker launches surety line
’Our clients are increasingly focused on diversifying sources of financial support, particularly as banks face growing balance sheet constraints,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Only specialist lines see growth as commercial sector suffers seventh quarter of GWP falls
This quarter’s instalment of the Insurance Times Commercial Premium Index – released in partnership with Open GI – takes a deep dive into packages and specialist lines to see where GWP growth is being achieved in contrast to market conditions
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Markel launches travel product for rare-disease clinical trial participants
‘People living with a rare disease may need to travel considerable distances to access specialist clinical trials,’ says underwriter
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Allianz UK revamps mid-market wholesale and retail cover amid supply chain concerns
‘We want to help customers build resilience, manage emerging risks and pursue growth with greater confidence,’ says head
IT Interview
Matt Cox: Turning claims into a strategic asset at Allianz UK requires a 'mindset shift'
’This year’s pivot, from January onwards, has been to figure out how we maximise the benefit and the assets that we’ve got, as well as how we recognise claims itself as a strategic asset in the whole of the insurance cycle,’ says chief claims officer
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Tower purchases Wilmslow-based broker in first of buy-and-build acquisitions
’Completing our first acquisition is an important milestone,’ says chief executive
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