Insurer Analysis – Page 2
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News AnalysisGraham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What will industry innovation for UKGI look like in 2026?
During 2025, artificial intelligence has quickly reshaped roles, processes and risk exposures – but what innovations and new technologies are UK general insurance participants expecting to land next year and what impact could they have on market practices?
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AnalysisHackers using stolen insurance documents to tailor ransomware demands
Cyber criminals are using stolen insurance documents to extort the maximum ransom from their victims, with one such group declaring, ‘we are very well informed and precise in our operations, so we know that Wootton have cyber insurance that reaches £500k’
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AnalysisBroker CEO Forum: Industry must make talent development ‘strategic and intentional’
’Having better, more well rounded individuals that understand all facets of the market is a real investment in the industry of the future,’ says insurer’s head of retail
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News AnalysisBriefing: Ex-Lloyd’s chief executive still to find a home after AIG split
Former Lloyd’s leader has showcased inconsistency in career prospects after declining Aon and AIG advances – but what is the reasoning behind this and what could be next for Neal?
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News AnalysisInsurers face growing exposure as surge in workplace stress escalates
‘The biggest overarching driver we see is awareness – we’re all far more aware of mental health and its impact on business,’ says broker
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AnalysisWas scratching out required pet damage insurance from Renters’ Rights Act a missed opportunity?
With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force last month, the decision to drop the clause that allowed landlords to require tenants hold pet damage insurance has come under fire, with a managing director branding it a ‘retrograde step for landlords and tenants alike’
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News AnalysisSector should not aim to implement AI as a ‘be-all and end-all’ solution
’The AI can recommend a course of action, but the handler has to take the final decision,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewXavier 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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IT InterviewGeorgina 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
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News AnalysisBriefing: 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
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Are HNW lifestyles evolving faster than traditional risk models?
’The reality is that the pace of client innovation is outstripping the industry’s ability to respond,’ warns associate director
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News AnalysisRetroactive reckoning: Construction PI faces its 30-year shadow
‘Developers thought projects from 20 years ago were long tail – now they’re live liabilities again,’ says managing partner
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What’s the next black swan event for UKGI – and is the sector ready?
From climate shocks to cyber catastrophes, insurers are expanding scenario modelling, deepening collaboration and investing in data-driven resilience to withstand the next systemic disruption. But how important is this preparation? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.
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AnalysisBriefing: 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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NewsDestination Insurance: Futureproofing talent starts with tackling retention
As the industry looks to develop the talent it attracts ‘by virtue of the transferability of those skills, it brings a different challenge to our table’, says executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards
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AnalysisIn Focus: Does digital transformation undermine HNW’s service-defining human touch?
High net worth clients have long valued the delicate touch that distinguishes their experience from the mainstream market – but with the industry hot on the trail of automation, could technology inadvertently undermine the very qualities that make this sector so unique?
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NewsMotorhome premiums soften in 2025 as less enquiries seen for new business
’Insurers with their premiums have certainly softened this year and that will probably continue into the early part of 2026,’ says senior trading manager
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NewsIs a ‘fail fast’ approach to innovation effective or overhyped?
With the industry increasingly embracing a ’fail fast’ mindset, is short-cycle testing in live environments the key to innovation? Or does this approach have dangerous consequences for consumer trust?
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News AnalysisLuisa Barile: From puppy to profit – how ManyPets learned new tricks for growth
‘I’ve told my team very clearly – I want us to be number one. Success means being the undisputed go-to for pet insurance in the UK,’ says chief executive
