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Xavier Laurent: Banging the drum for ‘consistency’ at Covéa Insurance following new UK leadership
Although emphasising that status quo will be maintained at the insurer in the short term, incoming chief executive adds that his business development expertise will prove ‘instrumental in supporting Covéa Insurance’s next chapter’
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Covéa Insurance extends strategic plan to 2028 as De Macedo prepares to hand over UK reins
Exiting chief executive tells Insurance Times about his strategic swansong and the personal drivers that have steered his decision to return to France
FY 2024 financials prove Covéa ‘made the right decision’ with strategy focuses – Georges de Macedo
Although chief executive ‘will not say that our profit is exceptional in absolute terms’ for last year, the insurer’s journey into profitability demonstrates that five pillar strategy is yielding results
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: Sector has long road ahead to ensure inclusivity of vulnerability
Adam Harper, the Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards, discusses the importance of identifying and addressing vulnerability
Briefing: Navigating a soft market – what’s next for UK brokers?
Insurers, keen to fight for market share, are more likely to support brokers who can adjust to these market conditions
Briefing: As Reeves urges insurers to back London, where should investment be made?
’The right technology and tools can empower the workforce to punch above its weight and further grow our share of the global market,’ says London market director
Briefing: Lloyd’s in climate crosshairs as campaigners call for fossil fuel exit
Although passionate protestors declare that Lloyd’s of London is ‘condemning us all to a future of climate chaos’ by insuring fossil fuel projects, there is still a waiting game to be played as the renewable energy sector attempts to gain critical mass
Xavier Laurent: Banging the drum for ‘consistency’ at Covéa Insurance following new UK leadership
Although emphasising that status quo will be maintained at the insurer in the short term, incoming chief executive adds that his business development expertise will prove ‘instrumental in supporting Covéa Insurance’s next chapter’
Georgina Davis: Making a mark on regional growth and future leaders
After six months in role, the sector’s youngest regional head has taken her division from strength to strength – writing over 30% more new business so far this year than in all of 2024
Ross Dingwall: Mission’s new chief executive on ‘turbocharging growth’
’We’ve got substantial growth plans for the business and are looking for it to be eight to 10 times bigger than it is today in 2030, across the UK and Europe,’ says recently appointed chief executive
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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Technology risks becoming increasingly present in construction sector
Firms struggle to integrate with insurtech partners – Charles Taylor’s Jeremy Stevens
Briefing: How UKGI should respond as AI becomes more popular with consumers
TechTalk: Walking the tightrope – the risks and rewards of tackling legacy tech
Xavier Laurent: Banging the drum for ‘consistency’ at Covéa Insurance following new UK leadership
Georgina Davis: Making a mark on regional growth and future leaders
Briefing: As Reeves urges insurers to back London, where should investment be made?
Briefing: Lloyd’s in climate crosshairs as campaigners call for fossil fuel exit
In Focus: Are HNW lifestyles evolving faster than traditional risk models?
Retroactive reckoning: Construction PI faces its 30-year shadow
Ross Dingwall: Mission’s new chief executive on ‘turbocharging growth’
The Big Question: What’s the next black swan event for UKGI – and is the sector ready?
Briefing: Digital ID is no panacea for fraud – and implementation challenges lay ahead
Ela Metalia: Inside the IUA’s bid to bridging generations and next gen engagement
Briefing: Can the insurance sector take a leap of faith to deliver fraud strategy?
Destination Insurance: Futureproofing talent starts with tackling retention
In Focus: Does digital transformation undermine HNW’s service-defining human touch?
Surge in e-bike injuries exposes gaps in insurance cover
Motorhome premiums soften in 2025 as less enquiries seen for new business
Briefing: The true cost of cyber attack losses – and why cyber cover should not be a hard sell
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