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Briefing: Brokers have ‘big inertia’ around cross-selling – but terminology shift could support soft market retention strategies

2025-11-20T10:00:00+00:00By

A perhaps underutilised tool in brokers’ armoury, cross-selling might be a better wielded retention weapon if described as ‘complete risk protection’, noted schemes focused speaker

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Hackers using stolen insurance documents to tailor ransomware demands

2025-11-20T08:00:00+00:00By

Cyber criminals are using stolen insurance documents to extort the maximum ransom from their victims, with one such group declaring, ‘we are very well informed and precise in our operations, so we know that Wootton have cyber insurance that reaches £500k’

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MGA brings in seasoned cyber leader to build new unit

2025-11-19T12:00:00+00:00By

‘Establishing a focused cyber underwriting capability gives Rokstone specialist expertise, enhanced market credibility and a platform to build innovative solutions,’ says global chief executive

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Insurance Times Awards 2025: CFC ’re-imagined’ underwriting for early-stage startups

2025-11-18T15:30:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Kenneth Carmichael, technology practice leader, explains his firm’s entry to the excellence in underwriting category

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CFC becomes newest ABI member

2025-11-13T15:00:00+00:00By

‘Joining the ABI is an important milestone for CFC – it reflects our commitment to working collaboratively with the industry to tackle emerging risks,’ says group capacity director

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Insurers paid out nearly £200m in cyber claims in 2024

2025-11-11T10:00:00+00:00By

‘The sharp rise in cyber insurance claims highlights how pervasive and sophisticated cyber attacks have become – and this trend is only set to accelerate,’ says head of cyber security

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Insurance Times Awards 2025: Sedgwick Legal Services innovation cuts claims lifecycles by over 400 days

2025-11-10T15:41:00+00:00By Insurance Times

John Hinton, managing director at Sedgwick Legal Services, talks about the company’s submission for the Claims Partner of the Year category

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‘Set and forget’ approach leaving 75% of SMEs underinsured – Hiscox

2025-11-10T12:20:00+00:00By

‘From cyber threats and supply chain disruption to environmental events and shifting regulatory requirements, the landscape is shifting fast,’ says chief underwriting officer

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CII initiative unpacks how to navigate risks in cryptocurrency

2025-11-04T10:00:00+00:00By

’Initiatives like this demonstrate the power of our profession’s next generation to lead conversations on emerging risks and opportunities,’ says chief executive

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The Big Question: What’s the next black swan event for UKGI – and is the sector ready?

2025-10-31T08:00:00+00:00By

From climate shocks to cyber catastrophes, insurers are expanding scenario modelling, deepening collaboration and investing in data-driven resilience to withstand the next systemic disruption. But how important is this preparation? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.

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Briefing: Digital ID is no panacea for fraud – and implementation challenges lay ahead

2025-10-30T10:00:00+00:00By

While the benefits of easily validated identification may seem obvious, the sector must ensure it navigates the implementation of digital IDs with care and consideration

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QBE predicts 40% rise in ransomware incidents by 2026

2025-10-27T13:00:00+00:00By

‘As British businesses expand their use of cloud infrastructure and AI tools, they are also reshaping their risk landscape,’ says cyber portfolio manager

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Loss estimate for AWS outage between $38m and $581m

2025-10-27T09:29:00+00:00By

’In terms of industry effects, we see those that depend on high availability being the most affected, including technology and financial services firms,’ says report

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FCA warns of ‘massive underinsurance’ after Jaguar Land Rover cyber shock

2025-10-23T12:02:00+01:00By

‘The JLR cyber incident showed how one shock ripples through the economy,’ said FCA chief executive

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Briefing: The true cost of cyber attack losses – and why cyber cover should not be a hard sell

2025-10-23T08:00:00+01:00By

Howden’s Rebooting growth report paints a frightening picture of cyber related losses, with poor product penetration still a concern for this line of business

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Rising cyber attacks in the UK and double-edged role of AI – Cowbell

2025-10-22T16:00:00+01:00By Kirsten Maley

Sponsored content: Kirsten Maley, UK director of claims at Cowbell, discusses the increasing need for cyber resilience

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Insurers ‘increasing spend but still unprepared’ for third party risks

2025-10-22T14:00:00+01:00By

‘Many insurers are still trying to tackle tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s tools,’ says head of insurance

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JLR cyber incident ‘most economically damaging in UK history’

2025-10-22T10:58:00+01:00By

‘This incident appears to be the most economically damaging cyber event ever to hit the UK,’ says Cyber Monitoring Centre

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UK experienced 204 nationally significant cyber attacks in last year

2025-10-15T14:00:00+01:00By

In its ninth annual report, the National Cyber Security Centre revealed the diversity and volume of cyber threats UK firms now regularly face and highlighted the growing need for resilience

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HSB launches new cyber insurance and incident response proposition

2025-10-09T12:38:00+01:00By

’Cyber attacks are a constant threat for businesses of every size,’ says leader

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Insurtech 50 cover

In 2023 we launched our inaugural Insurtech 50 report, produced exclusively by Insurance Times and based on data provided by business management consultancy Oxbow Partners.

This report collates a portfolio of the 50 most innovative UKGI insurtechs that insurers and brokers should have on their partnership radar, based on specific criteria defined by Insurance Times to reflect the needs and interests of our readership.

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