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Who secured victory at the Claims Excellence Awards 2026?

2026-06-15T06:00:00+01:00By

The ceremony provides a ‘visible platform to demonstrate what good looks like and share actionable insight on how this area of UKGI is evolving for the better’, says Insurance Times content director

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The biggest people moves this week

2026-06-05T13:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 1 to 5 June 2026

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Former Markel UK divisional managing director lands new role at Acrisure

2026-06-01T11:24:00+01:00By

New appointee says he is ‘pleased’ with the move

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Markel enhances family leave for UK secondary carers

2026-05-28T10:17:00+01:00By

’It’s about creating confidence and consistency for our people taking family leave,’ says chief people officer

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Markel and Willis launch major facility to provide capacity for nuclear facilities

2026-05-19T09:54:00+01:00By

’The sector is entering a new phase of growth and demands a step change in how the insurance market responds,’ says managing director

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Conference colleague connections: What are 2026’s networking hotspots in Manchester?

2026-05-08T06:00:00+01:00By

Networking at 2026’s Biba Conference does not stop when Manchester Central closes its exhibition doors – read on to discover the must attend gatherings in brokers’ diaries this year and the elite venues firms are booking

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The ‘biggest competitor’ to the equine market is self-insurance

2026-04-30T07:00:00+01:00By

‘We’re seeing an increasing number of horse owners choosing to self-insure, however, this approach carries significant financial risk,’ says equestrian schemes underwriting specialist

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Claims performance comes into sharper focus as brokers seek placement certainty

2026-04-29T07:00:00+01:00By

A new survey from Insurance DataLab sheds light on how claims experience is shaping broker behaviour – and why it is becoming a critical tool in navigating an increasingly complex placement landscape

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Standout schemes deliver strong six-monthly earnings, but new business sees mixed momentum

2026-03-31T07:00:00+01:00By

Drawing on exclusive data from broker schemes software provider SchemeServe, the Insurance Times Schemes Index pinpoints where brokers are delivering strong earnings, which schemes are gaining momentum and which may face challenges in the year ahead

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IWD: Promoting more women requires the sector to ‘shine a light’ on invisible barriers

2026-03-06T08:00:00+00:00By

‘It’s not about relying on people to be ‘brave enough’ to ask – managers should be given the tools to cultivate their team culture in a way that provides psychological safety,’ says head of diversity, inclusion and community engagement.

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