All articles by Harry McNeil
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and board changes from 2 to 6 February 2026
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News AnalysisCyber risk takes root on the farm as agriculture goes fully connected
‘Farmers are natural risk managers. They’ve been doing this for hundreds of years – in essence, since the dawn of man,’ says managing director
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NewsQBE cuts UK gender pay gap again
People director says insurer is seeing ‘meaningful progress towards reducing our gender pay gaps’
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NewsABI sets out trust-led strategy for next three years
‘Our strategy is built around helping people feel more secure,’ says director
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NewsFCA imposes growth cap on Markerstudy following governance concerns
‘A cap has been agreed with the FCA that both parties consider appropriate and consistent with our strategy and customer-focused growth ambitions,’ says Markerstudy spokesperson
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NewsAllianz serves up global brand partnership with tennis champion
’This collaboration enhances our established sports partnerships and underscores our dedication to nurturing the potential of the next generation,’ says chief executive
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News Analysis‘Amber flag’ solar panel fire risk demands action from commercial insurers
‘If we don’t recognise it’s happening, we don’t get control of it – it’s going to get out of control,’ says insurance risk engineer
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NewsFCA dismisses pleas for renewed Covid BI deadline extension
‘It is disappointing that the FCA is declining to take any further action when so many claims remain unresolved,’ says head of policyholder disputes
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NewsAegon UK review attracts reported buyer interest from insurers and investors
’In this review all options will be evaluated, including a potential divestment,’ says insurer
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NewsSpecialist MGA launches marine capability with new hire
’Marine is a natural next step,’ says chief executive
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NewsAUB Group agrees to acquire UK insurance platform
The transaction marks an expansion of AUB’s UK platform
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NewsLondon and International Insurance Brokers’ Association appoints seven directors
‘Their appointments mean we now have a breadth of representation that reflects the full range of firm types and sizes across our membership,’ says chief executive
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NewsEx-DLG chief of staff among new hires at Argenta
Chief executive says appointments will ‘strengthen our team as we continue to execute our strategic priorities’
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NewsPolitical risk becoming central to defence sector growth, Willis report warns
Report warns that global defence demand is colliding with fiscal constraints, supply chain fragmentation and structural barriers that are creating significant risks for insurers and lenders
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News AnalysisFresh faces, fresh thinking: Counter fraud leaders call for recruitment overhaul
‘We don’t start people there as apprentices or let them learn from the bottom up – and that’s probably a thing that could be done,’ says director
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NewsPrestige Underwriting promotes for new head of home, product and governance
’Her expertise and proactive leadership will drive the team forward,’ says managing director
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NewsDestination Insurance: UKGI still failing to grasp value of apprenticeships
Some suggested the introduction of an industry-wide employer ‘badge’ to create reputational pressure and raise standards
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NewsGrowth optimism drives insurance M&A and AI investment – KPMG
‘Insurers are on the front foot, turning market uncertainty into an opportunity for bold action,’ says global head of insurance
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NewsPrivate equity firm reportedly weighs $1bn specialty broker sale
A formal sale process could begin later this year, according to a report
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NewsDestination Insurance: Talent situation ‘a lot better than it was’, yet education lags behind
‘How many kids actually know what insurance is?’ says chief executive
