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How technology is revolutionising risk management for global cargo claims – Gallagher Bassett

2026-04-21T14:30:00+01:00

Sponsored content: Alan Munro, chief information officer at Gallagher Bassett company W K Webster, explains why insurers must stay ahead of the curve in a changing claims arena

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MGA to launch real estate products for non-standard risks

2026-04-20T12:02:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This new proposition has been developed directly in response to broker demand,’ says chief executive

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How insurance is helping prevent own goals at 2026’s World Cup

2026-04-20T07:00:00+01:00By Tim Evershed

Travel insurance small print needs to meet high healthcare costs in North America, while longer opening hours for UK pubs means a re-evaluation of employers’ and public liability products is necessary

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Captives set to become ‘centre’ of risk transfer strategies to ‘create insurability’ for small to mid-sized global firms

2026-04-20T06:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

The intelligent use of captive arrangements could be ‘a means to a solid risk management strategy, actually moving the lines of insurance’ and driving ‘a structural shift in how international insurance programmes are designed, operated and valued’, says chief markets officer

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Aviation insurers ‘being far more selective’ with capacity due to ‘significant attritional losses’

2026-04-17T11:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Underwriter reports that its aviation attritional losses reached $1bn for the first time in 2025, revealing claim-centric ‘cause for concern’ as policies fail to keep pace with sector evolution

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Beazley to launch marine war consortium in response to Strait of Hormuz situation

2026-04-17T08:27:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This consortium demonstrates the agility of the market to respond to the needs of global supply chains,’ says chief executive

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Aviation underwriters issue collaboration call to action around policy wordings

2026-04-16T11:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

With aviation policy wordings ‘written decades ago’ and deemed ‘pretty much insignificant now’ against current sector aircraft and risks, underwriter recommends collaborative committee as a beneficial model to bring the class up to date

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Specialty insurer expands London market energy and power capabilities

2026-04-15T11:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Expanding our energy and power presence in London is a key strategic priority,’ says interim chief executive

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Commercial insurer agrees multimillion pound capacity deal with First Senior

2026-04-14T11:20:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We look to partner with specialists who share our values and put long‑term customer outcomes at the centre of what they do,’ says chief executive

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MGA inks new marine capacity deal with Intact Insurance

2026-04-14T10:10:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Brokers and their clients are at the very heart of everything we do and this move provides our specialist underwriting team with enhanced tools and autonomy,’ says head

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Axa’s general insurance business announces new delegated authority partnership

2026-04-10T08:25:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This collaboration further strengthens our commitment to support renewable energy initiatives and ESG objectives,’ says head of schemes

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McLarens names new EMEA executive director

2026-04-07T13:05:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’Our strategic focus remains clear – to broaden our specialist offerings, strengthen our practitioner-led leadership model and invest in the talent,’ says EMEA managing director

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