Insurer News

highfive6

News

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-03-06T17:19:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 March 2026

move film set entertainment industry

News

MGA agrees deal to manage Allianz Commercial’s entertainment underwriting business

2026-03-06T10:00:00+00:00By

’Entertainment is an attractive and profitable specialty line of business which we would like to expand,’ says CUO

green light

News

John Lewis Money becomes regulated insurance broker

2026-03-06T09:22:00+00:00By

’By becoming an authorised broker, we’re taking a significant step in our strategy to make John Lewis Money more relevant to our customers,’ says director

Melody headshot

News

QBE hires ex-Aviva leader as new head of client engagement

2026-03-06T07:00:00+00:00By

’Her deep technical expertise, insurance know-how and strong client networks will be an asset as we continue to improve our client offering,’ says director

socialmedia

News

Insurers face growing exposure to social media harm claims

2026-03-05T14:04:00+00:00By

Legal claims related to harm caused by social media addiction are growing, leaving insurers increasingly exposed to a new type of liability

Milena Mondini (002)

News

Admiral’s UK motor business secured over £1bn of profit in 2025

2026-03-05T12:31:00+00:00By

’UK motor delivered an exceptional performance, surpassing £1bn of profit,’ says chief executive

Amanda Blanc

News

Aviva’s UK and Ireland arm boosts operating profit by 52% and PL growth after DLG acquisition

2026-03-05T09:04:00+00:00By

’We’ve seen huge progress in personal lines – and this speaks volumes about the power of our combined business with Aviva and DLG,’ says chief executive

new door

News

Policy Expert appoints ex-PIB leader as COO following Powell departure

2026-03-05T07:00:00+00:00By

’We are incredibly grateful for Powell’s pivotal contribution, shaping who we are today with dedication and belief in our mission,’ says chief executive

telematics

News

Telematics specialist and insurance provider team up for new proposition

2026-03-04T15:00:00+00:00By

The product is designed to support pricing, underwriting and renewals through data-driven insight

Stephanie Cryer

News

QBE promotes for international division chief underwriting officer

2026-03-04T14:00:00+00:00By

’It’s a reflection of the calibre of our leaders at QBE and our strong commitment to supporting and recognising talent within the international division,’ says chief executive

shares (3)

News

Latest Beazley results show 19% profit drop ahead of Zurich takeover

2026-03-04T11:33:00+00:00By

‘Our focus remains on business as usual,’ says chief executive

Mobile phone gadget deal shake hands

News

Asda partners with Taurus to launch new phone and gadget insurance proposition

2026-03-03T14:00:00+00:00By

’Together we’re delivering simple, high-quality cover to give Asda customers affordable and reliable protection for the devices they rely on every day,’ says managing director

More Insurer News