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Zurich UK eyes underwriting opportunities for fraud analytics after £109m detection
Its AI and advanced analytics tool ’has been game-changing for us in terms of the maturity of that contextual data analysis, but it makes you hungry for even more data,’ says head of claims fraud
David Martin exits Aviva to join PIB Group as chief executive
’I’m excited to now lead one of the most ambitious groups in the market,’ says appointee
Zurich to home global travel business in London following AIG unit merger
Group chief executive believes it is important for the insurer’s global travel division to be based in London because the capital is ‘a centre for global businesses in financial services and insurance’
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 26 to 30 October 2026
New Beazley boss not moving to London as Zurich’s Greco confirms hire is medium-term move
The insurer’s group chief executive tells Insurance Times that appointment to replace Beazley’s Cox is designed to support the initial integration process, rather than form the firm’s long-term leadership structure
Devolution, IPT and business rates: Insurance industry responds to 2026 Autumn Budget
’We’ll continue to work closely with our members and the government as it sets out more details on its plans to drive this forward,’ says ABI director general
Mario Greco: Zurich and Beazley integration is ‘about building something that doesn’t exist’
The group chief executive’s ‘vision’ to become ‘the biggest specialty player in the market’ is in response to ‘a huge shift in customers’ demand’ for these types of products – with Beazley deal signifying the cherry on top of Greco’s ambitions
‘It’s not about robots’ – Zurich says technology should remove friction, not judgement
Insurance Times’ latest webinar with Zurich explored how insurers can use technology to deliver faster, more efficient trading without sacrificing underwriting judgement, broker relationships or the human element of claims
The Big Question: Are specialist commercial lines the answer to soft market rate pressure?
As the appetite for specialist lines grows, industry experts discuss what is underpinning the shift in the commercial market – and how specialism could be the missing link to standing out and beating rate competition in soft market conditions
Charles Bush: Employee risk is ‘definitely higher up’ corporate agendas as ‘very significant’ losses start to stack up
The insurer’s head of commercial claims says that although employees are the ‘most important assets’ within an organisation, they are also ‘one of the points of greatest weakness’
Updated insurance apprenticeship standards attract strong market uptake for ‘more modern approach’
David Nichols: Zurich UK’s ‘best ideas’ driven by broker engagement
TechTalk: AI washing creates ‘massive expectation gap’ across insurance provision and liability
In Focus: How can insurers stay relevant as captives grow in the UK?
Claims performance comes into sharper focus as brokers seek placement certainty
The Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
UK regulation driving commercial insurance away from London, Zurich tells Lords
Mario Greco: Zurich and Beazley integration is ‘about building something that doesn’t exist’
The group chief executive’s ‘vision’ to become ‘the biggest specialty player in the market’ is in response to ‘a huge shift in customers’ demand’ for these types of products – with Beazley deal signifying the cherry on top of Greco’s ambitions
Charles Bush: Employee risk is ‘definitely higher up’ corporate agendas as ‘very significant’ losses start to stack up
The insurer’s head of commercial claims says that although employees are the ‘most important assets’ within an organisation, they are also ‘one of the points of greatest weakness’
David Nichols: Zurich UK’s ‘best ideas’ driven by broker engagement
‘We don’t have the right to demand growth – we have to show up and earn respect to get it,’ says head of retail
Drazen Jaksic: The ‘disruptor’ focusing on ‘continuous improvement and acceleration’ at Zurich UK
Insurer chief executive looks to level up firm’s strategic plans after a year in post, while committing to deliver ‘world class service’ to broker partners
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