Insurer Analysis

diversity and inclusion lloyds

News Analysis

Beyond the D-word – does insurance still believe in diversity?

2026-09-04T07:00:00+01:00By

As the insurance industry moves away from dedicated diversity and inclusion initiatives towards broader conversations about culture, talent and skills, the question is whether this marks genuine progress – or simply makes an old problem less visible

Ajay Mistry - Gambit Partners (2)

News Analysis

Briefing: Dive In is ending – DEI cannot end with it

2026-09-03T09:00:00+01:00By

Ican co-founder Ajay Mistry looks back at the successes of DEI-focused insurance event Dive In – and says that what comes next will be vital

Matt Cox

IT Interview

Matt Cox: Turning claims into a strategic asset at Allianz UK requires a 'mindset shift'

2026-09-03T07:00:00+01:00By

’This year’s pivot, from January onwards, has been to figure out how we maximise the benefit and the assets that we’ve got, as well as how we recognise claims itself as a strategic asset in the whole of the insurance cycle,’ says chief claims officer

green light

News Analysis

Briefing: Are large retailers aiming to disrupt the UK insurance market?

2026-09-02T08:00:00+01:00By

News editor James Cowen discusses whether the rise in retailers entering the personal lines insurance market is a threat to traditional distribution channels

Sharon Brown, Peia

News Analysis

Briefing: What is contextualised care and what does it mean for pet insurance?

2026-08-27T08:00:00+01:00By

Sharon Brown, founder and chief executive at the Pet and Equine Insurance Association (Peia), explains why the relationship between care provision and insurance must be thought about carefully

drought (2)

News Analysis

A drier risk landscape – is UK insurance keeping pace with drought?

2026-08-27T07:00:00+01:00By

Drought is becoming a more visible feature of the UK’s risk landscape, driving rising subsidence losses, raising wildfire concerns and putting growing pressure on businesses and infrastructure. But while insurers are adapting their view of risk, evidence suggests awareness may be moving faster than action when it comes to buying ...

Lucy Luckett

News Analysis

Briefing: Fewer FOS complaints begins with better claims decisions

2026-08-26T08:00:00+01:00By

The Financial Ombudsman Service has an important role to play in dispute resolution, but the ultimate aim of the insurance sector should be to clearly communicate with customers and stop complaints reaching that stage

Andy Burnham_mayor Manchester_Biba 2022

News Analysis

In Focus: Can Burnham’s devolution plan solve insurance’s talent problem?

2026-08-21T07:00:00+01:00By

’For maximum impact we need to raise the profile of our sector nationally, but having a stronger voice locally would certainly give firms more opportunities,’ says head of people proposition

Kelly Madeley, Ki

News Analysis

Kelly Madeley: Industry must ‘make insurance exciting’ to attract talent

2026-08-20T07:00:00+01:00By

Ki’s chief people officer Kelly Madeley believes the insurance industry needs to widen its talent pool, embrace different career paths and work collectively to show young people that insurance can be a career where they make a difference

James York

News Analysis

Briefing: Robotic repairs and drone delivery – the future of insurance is hardware

2026-08-19T08:00:00+01:00By

From humanoid surveyors to autonomous repair fleets, James York says emerging robotics technology could transform how insurers manage, mitigate and respond to risk

solvency capital (Data Matters)

News Analysis

UK insurer solvency remains strong but aggregate position slips

2026-08-19T07:00:00+01:00By

Insurance DataLab co-founder Matt Scott examines the latest findings from an exclusive analysis of market Solvency and Financial Condition Reports

Talent

News Analysis

In Focus: Talent attraction versus job opportunities – Where is the biggest people pinch point?

2026-08-17T07:00:00+01:00By

While outreach programmes and work experience initiatives are helping to showcase the breadth of insurance careers available, figures show that hiring rates have fallen. So, what is the biggest issue here – attracting young talent or creating enough opportunities for them once they are interested?

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