Commercial Lines
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IT InterviewEla Metalia: Inside the IUA’s bid to bridging generations and next gen engagement
‘As someone still fairly new to the market, I know what people my age probably want – more ways to learn and connect,’ says underwriting and claims executive
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NewsLloyd’s market’s ‘first’ nuclear fusion insurance facility launches
‘With nuclear fusion, we’re positioning ourselves ahead of commercial deployment to ensure insurance coverage doesn’t become an obstacle when this technology is ready to scale,’ said chief underwriting officer
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NewsNew UK commercial combined MGA to launch with ex-Covéa duo as leaders
The new MGA ’demonstrates our continued commitment to giving exceptional underwriters the freedom and backing to build successful businesses’, says chief executive
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Sponsored ContentBrokers should carefully assess their own exposures when renewing PI – Pen Underwriting
Sponsored content: Sachin Gupta, managing director of UK professional indemnity at Pen Underwriting, discusses how an increasingly competitive broker PI market should not tempt brokers into moving purely on price
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Sponsored ContentReviewing risks on their own merits – Dual Underwriting
Sponsored content: Niall Moore, underwriting manager at Dual Social Care, discusses how proper risk assessment is vital to providing proper cover in the social care sector
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NewsAviva declares market first as it launches automatic 24-month BI uplift
‘Aviva is proud to lead the way with an automatic 24-month business interruption cover uplift, provided free of charge,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisTechnology risks becoming increasingly present in construction sector
Modern construction ’risks can sit somewhere between a traditional contracting risk and a technology firm’, says underwriting manager
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NewsAviva launches online risk management education platform
‘This platform reflects a shared ambition to combine trusted risk expertise with intuitive technology, helping businesses build confidence and capability in the face of evolving risks,’ says technical manager
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NewsMining insurance market sees rate drops as new carriers and capacity enter
‘The mining insurance market is ripe for optimisation, but success hinges on proactive risk management,’ says global mining leader
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NewsRecent home insurance GWP growth masking issues beneath the surface – Oxbow Partners
Although GWP has been rising, the UK home insurance market is showing signs of fragile foundations, with falling policy numbers, rising claims costs and low consumer confidence putting sustained pressure on profitability
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News AnalysisTop 50 Insurers: Commercial lines insurers pull ahead as Solvency UK data reveals sharper splits versus personal peers
Property insurance is proving profitable for both commercial and personal lines insurers, with near record lows in natural disasters influencing claims costs
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NewsIS2 launches new distribution platform for commercial and niche lines products
‘Insurers of all sizes can integrate quickly and cheaply and unlock the huge distribution potential in commercial and niche markets,’ says commercial director
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NewsUnderinsurance rife as just 7% of properties covered adequately
‘While underinsurance remains a huge concern, we cannot overlook the growing issue of overinsurance,’ says head
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NewsRSA and NIG officially rebrand to Intact Insurance
’This rebrand marks a pivotal moment for our European business and our UK specialty lines businesses,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurance Times launches annual Broker Service Survey for 2025/26
UK general insurance brokers have the opportunity to provide feedback on insurer service for both personal and commercial lines in Insurance Times’ annual benchmarking survey
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 29 September to 3 October 2025
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NewsHowden expands Aviva-backed facility across its UK hubs
’We’re delighted to be partnering with Howden on this renewable energy facility,’ says underwriting director
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News AnalysisTop earning schemes deliver brokers reliable commission growth
The largest schemes have delivered brokers reliable growth in commission over the past two years, though volatility and slumps – such as in previous fast-climber cyber liability – have been seen in other lines
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NewsPeach to provide capacity for broker’s contractor business offering
‘It might sound corny, but within a day of meeting the Peach team we knew we’d found the right partner for us,’ says director
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NewsPolitical risk impacting profitability for 85% of UK businesses – Beazley
’Political shifts, economic uncertainty and global tensions are converging at an unprecedented scale – and the ripple effect is shaking business confidence across sectors and geographies,’ says group head of specialty risks
