Commercial Lines

Parametric policies are steering risk transfer from annual renewal cycles to a resilience mindset – Descartes Underwriting

2026-06-15T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

The MGA’s head of Europe, UK, Middle East and Africa explains that parametric insurance covers are encouraging risk transfer strategies to swap a material damage focus for an operational disruption response, giving organisations an ‘extra edge’

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Aviva launches digital contractors combined proposition

2026-06-12T10:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘This launch helps us address an underserved part of the market while making digital trading simpler and more flexible,’ says managing director

Informal communications in professional services create new risks – Hiscox

2026-06-11T14:00:00+01:00By Maxim Dobrov

Sponsored content: Maxim Dobrov, consultancy and professional services sector lead at Hiscox, discusses the risks that can arise from the increased use of informal communications in professional services

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Lloyd’s broker launches new delegated authority and consortia team

2026-06-11T12:52:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Our aim with this specialist unit is to help carriers harness these advantages through bespoke, efficient consortium solutions,’ says managing director

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MGA expands PI capacity to £10m through new deal

2026-06-09T09:59:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This additional capacity strengthens our ability to support brokers placing higher PI limits by simplifying the overall structure of the placement,’ says head

IT Interview

Jon Walker: Crafting restructured Axa Insurance UK to be ‘bigger, broader, bolder’ in next three-year strategic cycle

2026-06-09T07:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

New chief executive is dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s of insurer’s upcoming strategic priorities – this includes greater adoption of AI and the possibility of staff streamlining

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Aventum-owned broker launches commercial binder under new underwriting platform

2026-06-08T12:47:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’We are bringing much needed innovation, expertise, capacity and service to retail brokers to help them differentiate their offering and place the broadest range of commercial risks,’ says managing partner for risk solutions

News Analysis

World Cup windfall or claims headache? Hospitality’s summer surge puts insurers on alert

2026-06-05T08:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

A summer boost from staycation spending and World Cup crowds is set to lift UK hospitality revenues, but insurance experts warn that higher footfall could drive claims and expose underinsurance across the sector

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Howden launches new commercial operation in North Wales

2026-06-03T11:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘With North Wales playing a central role in our growth strategy, I look forward to the opportunities ahead for our expanding team,’ says managing director