‘Allianz insures genocide by investing in the global arms trade. Drop Elbit or expect more visits from our activists,’ says group’s spokesperson
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 27 October to 31 October 2025
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 27 to 31 October 2025
’Together, we’re helping fleets make proactive decisions that not only protect their assets, but also drive tangible returns on investment,’ says EMEA partnerships manager
’This new partnership will generate profitable growth and expand our business in one of the most challenging areas of motor insurance,’ says personal lines managing director
‘These appointments represent a significant step in our expansion strategy within the insurance sector,’ says CRO
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.
As the wave of AI-backed technology drives waves of investment and excitement, the debate over insurtech’s role in the market is heating up. Are these firms solving the industry’s real challenges, or simply chasing hype and funding? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.
‘If you’re an insurer without scale and not a specialist, that middle ground is a difficult place to inhabit. I suspect some of those insurers will get squeezed in a soft market,’ says chief broking officer
’The direct scope of the offence applies only to the very largest companies, but the ripple effects will be felt throughout supply chains, bringing smaller businesses into scope as associated persons,’ says underwriter
’SMEs are sleepwalking into an underinsurance problem at the moment,’ says director of digital trading
The ‘Frenchie’ leading Allianz’s personal lines business is excited by the ‘competitiveness’ of the UK market and the ability to action change quickly
The Allianz chief executive talks exciting plans for the new year
The current ‘perfect storm’ of macroeconomic conditions could lead to an increase in fraud, arson and claims costs, says insurer’s chief claims officer