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‘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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QBE’s plea as lithium-ion battery fires surge by 93%
’Raising awareness around safe charging, use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries is critical to keeping people and property safe,’ says practice leader
Briefing: Insurers set to feel the heat as climate fires new risks for UK
‘Wildfires are no longer a seasonal threat. They are a persistent and growing risk to life, property and the environment,’ says membership association chair
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
Briefing: Rising AI uptake drives demand for sector-wide skills update
The government and independent bodies concur that AI technology should unlock a wealth of opportunity for the financial services sector – but only if market firms can satisfy skills gaps with tailored training
Briefing: Attracting talent in the UK insurance industry – Progress, challenges and opportunities
A perception problem is the biggest stumbling block UK general insurance encounters when attempting to attract forward thinking talent – but how is the industry addressing such a challenge and where can it double down on positive performances to showcase UKGI as a career destination?
Briefing: Soft market supports succession of MGAs and protects against ‘day of reckoning’
Market commentators predict that MGAs fare better in the current soft market cycle versus their insurer peers – but does this success have an end date or is ‘the rise of MGAs’ unstoppable?
Briefing: What an unexpected pet insurance claim can reveal about Consumer Duty in practice
Is UKGI too focused on being a stickler for Consumer Duty rules, without properly considering the ethos and spirit of this outcomes centred regulation? Claims processes could be the rub here…
Caroline Wagstaff: Forging the LMG into a ‘one trick pony’ for attracting diverse early career talent
Chief executive shares how she is leading the ‘small, scrappy trade association’ to transform its ‘unfocused’ approach to mitigating London-centric talent challenges into a targeted tool set that ‘concentrates on one problem statement’
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
Drazen Jaksic: The ‘disruptor’ focusing on ‘continuous improvement and acceleration’ at Zurich UK
Insurer chief executive looks to level up firm’s strategic plans after a year in post, while committing to deliver ‘world class service’ to broker partners
Is portal-only trading progress or a problem for MGAs and brokers?
As MGA portals become central to broker trading, a chief executive warns that there is a ‘danger’ in brokers shoehorning risks that require underwriter collaboration
TechTalk: Insurance sector an ‘active partner’ in the nuclear renaissance
Briefing: The Leadenhall Project – Do not let anyone say ‘AI told you so’
What lies ahead for UK insurance in 2026?
Chasing the update on ‘hit and miss’ claims tracking tools
Briefing: The fast and slow market of driving innovation
Briefing: Soft market supports succession of MGAs and protects against ‘day of reckoning’
Is portal-only trading progress or a problem for MGAs and brokers?
Briefing: Rising AI uptake drives demand for sector-wide skills update
TechTalk: Insurance sector an ‘active partner’ in the nuclear renaissance
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?
Briefing: What an unexpected pet insurance claim can reveal about Consumer Duty in practice
In Focus: Could cyber-centric broker schemes boost commercial cyber insurance penetration?
Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
Fresh faces, fresh thinking: Counter fraud leaders call for recruitment overhaul
Caroline Wagstaff: Forging the LMG into a ‘one trick pony’ for attracting diverse early career talent
Biba Manifesto 2026: Trade body seeks new Financial Services Bill
Briefing: The Leadenhall Project – Do not let anyone say ‘AI told you so’
Schemes brokers enjoy commission growth after strong year for large schemes
Briefing: Mind the toes on which you tread as trust is the real currency of UKGI
FOS complaint levels climbing despite Consumer Duty reforms
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