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Insurance Times launches Talent Development Report 2026 in association with Intact

2026-06-09T06:00:00+01:00

While technology and AI is on the rise, human judgement and client trust anchor performance even as tools evolve

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Ex-Beazley chief risk officer reportedly left insurer over non-financial misconduct allegations

2026-06-08T10:58:00+01:00

Report says he ’left the FTSE 100 business early last year following allegations of non-financial misconduct’

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Aviva stops record levels of claims fraud as new scams identified

2026-06-08T06:00:00+01:00By

’We work tirelessly to root out fraud and stop it wherever we find it,’ says head of claims

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-06-05T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 1 to 5 June 2026

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Pet insurer sees policy demand jump 26% after renters get stronger rights to keep pets

2026-06-05T12:00:00+01:00By

’It’s clear from this flurry of new pet owners that thousands of people have been counting down until the new bill came in last month,’ says chief product officer

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Hiscox UK explores advertising in ChatGPT

2026-06-05T11:14:00+01:00By

’The scale of consumer adoption of ChatGPT, and the capability it puts in the hands of our target audience, is significant,’ says head of acquisition marketing

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Insurance veteran returns to Swiss Re as head of portfolio strategy and steering

2026-06-05T08:08:00+01:00By

’I look forward to working with him as we continue to strengthen our portfolio steering capabilities and position Swiss Re for long-term success,’ says chief underwriting officer

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IFB appoints Zebra Law and Covéa leaders to board

2026-06-04T14:41:00+01:00By

’Having worked closely with insurer clients and within counter fraud environments for nearly two decades, I have seen first hand the value of collaboration across the market,’ says newly appointed board director

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Ageas UK becomes lead insurer for BYD embedded insurance proposition in UK

2026-06-04T11:00:00+01:00By

’This reflects our continued focus on partnerships and broker-led distribution,’ says managing director

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E-cigarette fires increase by a third in 2025 despite disposable vape ban

2026-06-04T10:00:00+01:00By

Issue is now ‘beyond an emerging risk’, says head of large and complex claims

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Keoghs and MIB defeat £4m injury claim in major fraud ruling

2026-06-03T12:33:00+01:00By

Case believed to be ’most significant findings of fundamental dishonesty ever made’ under Untraced Drivers’ Agreement

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HDI Global promotes for new UK and Ireland chief executive

2026-06-03T09:38:00+01:00By

’His appointment reflects our confidence in his leadership,’ says board member

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