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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounded up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 24 to 28 November 2025.
IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: CFC tackles low cyber penetration among SMEs through campaign
Alyesha Patel-Parker, senior cyber marketing manager at CFC, explains her firm’s entry to the Marketing Campaign of the Year category
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The Big Question: What will industry innovation for UKGI look like in 2026?
During 2025, artificial intelligence has quickly reshaped roles, processes and risk exposures – but what innovations and new technologies are UK general insurance participants expecting to land next year and what impact could they have on market practices?
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Aventum-owned MGA adds cyber expertise to new London unit
’We look forward to the expertise and energy she will bring to our expanding global cyber capabilities,’ says global chief executive
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Briefing: Brokers have ‘big inertia’ around cross-selling – but terminology shift could support soft market retention strategies
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
Analysis
Hackers using stolen insurance documents to tailor ransomware demands
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
‘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
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
‘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
‘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
IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: Sedgwick Legal Services innovation cuts claims lifecycles by over 400 days
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
‘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
’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?
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
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
‘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
’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
‘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
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
Sponsored content: Kirsten Maley, UK director of claims at Cowbell, discusses the increasing need for cyber resilience
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Insurtech 50 2023
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Digital Adoption 2022
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