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Thwarted Winter Olympics hack highlights growing cyber exposure for major events
‘What this story really highlights is that cyber risk in sport is no longer hypothetical,’ says law firm partner
Former Allianz PL broker leader joins Lucida as veteran retires
’She brings vast technical expertise, strong market credibility and a proven track record in portfolio pricing and leadership,’ says chief executive
Well Dunn Group announces new premium finance partner
‘We were delighted to be selected following a very competitive tender process,’ says chief product officer
Marsh Risk appoints new global supply chain practice leader
’His appointment comes at a critical time when organisations face increasingly complex and evolving risks across their supply chains,’ says chief executive
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and board changes from 2 to 6 February 2026
Howden completes $703m bond raise
’The proceeds of this transaction will primarily be used to fund identified growth opportunities in the US and transformation projects at group level,’ says broker
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The definitive ranking of the UK’s top general insurance brokers for 2025 – but where has your firm placed?
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The definitive ranking of the UK’s top general insurance brokers for 2024 – but where has your firm placed?
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Top 50 Brokers 2023
The definitive ranking of the UK’s top general insurance brokers for 2023 – but where has your firm placed?
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Top 50 Brokers 2025
The definitive ranking of the UK’s top general insurance brokers for 2025 – but where has your firm placed?
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Attacking opportunity: Can the cyber insurance market deliver in 2026?
Record cyber attacks in 2025 exposed entrenched supply‑chain vulnerabilities and caused widespread disruption to UK businesses, yet cyber insurance penetration remains low – what opportunities does the market see to protect businesses going forward?
SME underinsurance is far from a small problem
SMEs and sole traders are a ‘significantly untapped market’, according to chief growth officer – however, the insurance sector must be more proactive when it comes to accident and health covers
Manifesto 2024: Biba calls for amendments to UK government Apprenticeship Levy
‘Some of these funding that is designed to be used for training that our country needs is not being used and widening the levy rules would help make that happen,’ says public affairs officer
Lloyd’s new hurdle principle will ‘set the hares running’ across the London market
‘Everyone will feel the heat in a cascading effect and claims leaders will expect more of their team, their staff, the claims practitioners and the handlers,’ says chief claims officer
Attacking opportunity: Can the cyber insurance market deliver in 2026?
Record cyber attacks in 2025 exposed entrenched supply‑chain vulnerabilities and caused widespread disruption to UK businesses, yet cyber insurance penetration remains low – what opportunities does the market see to protect businesses going forward?
Briefing: Brokers could be ‘on thin ice’ where commission sharing is concerned
Cyber risk takes root on the farm as agriculture goes fully connected
Brokers call out ‘devastating impact’ of claims ‘inefficiencies’ on commercial haulage clients
Renewals saw reinsurers keen to deploy capital, buyers focused on banking savings – Gallagher Re’s Kerton
Is portal-only trading progress or a problem for MGAs and brokers?
Are pet insurance claims keeping pace with customer expectations?
In Focus: How insurers use data to support broker schemes – and what happens when it’s limited?
In Focus: Could cyber-centric broker schemes boost commercial cyber insurance penetration?
Renewals saw reinsurers keen to deploy capital, buyers focused on banking savings – Gallagher Re’s Kerton
Three years of strong profitability left reinsurers comfortable with their risks despite softened rates, while cedants prioritised reduced cost over additional protection
Ryan Gill: Steering Bspoke ‘delicately’ through a broker service transformation
With long-term investments coming to fruition, the MGA group’s recently appointed chief executive sets out how broker service improvements will promise a return to a five star rating and drive growth in 2026
Victoria Sutton: Howden’s claims director on bringing back leadership in the sector
‘There’s often a confusion in thinking that you need to be a manager to be a leader, but you don’t, you don’t necessarily need to be doing the management bit – you can just be a leader,’ says business performance director
Derek Coles: UGL Insurance’s chief executive talks ‘recalibrating’ after completing ‘three years in one’
’We’re like a chameleon, or a leopard that can change its spots – we can be different things to different markets and that’s what gives our business flexibility,’ chief executive tells Insurance Times
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