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Aegis London launches new digital follow consortium

2026-08-18T14:00:00+01:00By

‘This is about using digital capability to enhance underwriting excellence, not replace it,’ says head of distribution

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Stress levels fall among brokers but regional support gap remains

2026-08-18T12:26:00+01:00By

‘As our industry continues to evolve through technological change, rising customer expectations and increasing complexity, supporting wellbeing remains more important than ever,’ says managing director

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ALA Insurance launches £2,000 pothole cover for UK motorists

2026-08-18T11:00:00+01:00By

‘We felt there was a need for something that covers pothole damage, without having to bring your main motor policy into it,’ says founder and managing director

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Envelop receives Lloyd’s approval for syndicate launch

2026-08-18T10:16:00+01:00By

’The syndicate gives us greater scale and flexibility to serve our clients and trading partners while maintaining a disciplined, data driven approach to underwriting,’ says chief executive

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Government warned emissions plans could force modern classics off the road

2026-08-18T08:15:00+01:00By

‘Classic owners are not the problem this policy is trying to solve,’ says head

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Aviva swerves any ‘big proclamations’ around redundancies as it continues AI investment

2026-08-18T06:00:00+01:00By

UKGI chief executive acknowledges that AI is ‘changing our business’, with staff headcount just one of many considerations the insurer is working through as part of its ongoing AI adoption

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English Heritage announces ‘ice cream splat insurance’

2026-08-17T12:00:00+01:00By

’No matter if you’re 9 or 99, ice cream is always a highlight of a summer day out,’ says head

Sonya Bryson

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Former Intact commercial managing director lands new role

2026-08-17T09:26:00+01:00By

’I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on the strong foundations in place and deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers and partners,’ says appointee

Jason Storah Aviva CEO (official)

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Aviva refuses ‘to chase unprofitable’ commercial lines business amid soft market as GWP tumbles 4% in HY results – Jason Storah

2026-08-17T06:00:00+01:00By

‘In a softening market, if you’re chasing top line, it can get you into trouble,’ says UK and Ireland general insurance boss

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Simply Business launches pet damage cover for landlords

2026-08-14T11:00:00+01:00By

‘We want to ensure our customers feel protected against new risks,’ says chief executive

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Aviva boosts personal lines premiums by 98% in HY 2026 after DLG deal

2026-08-14T07:07:00+01:00By

’We have quickly improved DLG’s profitability, grown PCW sales and maintained excellent levels of customer service,’ says group chief executive

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Rise in vulnerable road users could push motor claims costs up 6%

2026-08-12T12:00:00+01:00By

‘The casualty mix is changing as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are disproportionately represented in the most serious injury claims,’ says director

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