
Isobel Rafferty
Isobel, a reporter at Insurance Times for over 2.5 years, covers environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) content.
In 2018, she graduated university with a First Class Honours in Journalism and received two accolades – the Best Journalism Portfolio Prize and Creative Contribution Award.
Her work included the likes of blogging for a women-led comics forum and investigating the impacts on young people being trafficked across county lines.
She was selected for the Women in Journalism Senior Mentoring Scheme in 2019 and, in 2022, went on to win the Highly Commended Award in the Most Promising Newcomer category at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) Journalist and Media Awards.
At BIBA’s 2023 awards, she was shortlisted for the Best Investigative Journalism category.
Her passions outside of insurance include human rights and creating art.
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International Fraud Awareness Week 2024 begins
Insurance Times rounds up the latest fraud content for readers as the week kicks off
- News Analysis
In Focus: How can HNW insurance policies help manage risks related to high value or risky hobbies?
High net worth clientele often enjoy an array of hobbies that the average man on the street may not be able to afford – but how can individuals ensure they have appropriate cover to protect against pitfalls of a very particular hobby niche?
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Marsh appoints new UK corporate and commercial chief executive
The broker has also appointed a new international corporate and commercial leader
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Crawford and Company launches new renewable energy service
’The launch of the renewable energy team is a major development,’ says chief executive
- News Analysis
MGAs take up tech tools in battle for relevancy
‘Without innovation, an MGA offers no differentiation’, says chief executive – but how are these firms tapping into technology to stay ahead of the competition?
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Motor injury claims drop to record low in Q3 2024 – ACSO
Public liability claims increased substantially, however
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Financial services leaders expect employees back in the office – KPMG
C-suites are ‘still trying to find the hybrid working sweet spot’, says global and UK head
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FMG promotes for new managing director
The appointee’s knowledge and expertise ‘will be invaluable in driving the business forwards’, says group chief operating officer
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MGA secures QBE seed funding for ‘algorithmic trading proposition’
Both firms believe algorithmic trading presents opportunities for growth in the future of insurance
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New platform launched to help entrepreneurs develop broking businesses
The platform aims to mitigate common barriers to success
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MGA revamps large corporate cyber proposition
’We will continue to review and revise our propositions,’ says head
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McLarens appoints new head of London international
’Our message to brokers and underwriters is that we are committed to providing this market with the best expertise,’ says managing director
- News Analysis
More data needed to tackle industry-wide social mobility challenges
Leading commentators have called for socioeconomic background to become a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
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Non-life underwriting profit at Lloyd’s soars
’It’s fantastic to see such a big improvement in underwriting results,’ says co-founder
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Risk professionals call for match in EU and UK cybersecurity regulations
‘Cyber attacks are not hindered by national borders,’ says chief executive
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Warning issued as personal injury compensation claims nosedive
’Many people who have suffered painful injuries and disruption to their lives are not receiving the compensation they need and deserve,’ says chief executive
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Zurich set to reveal new three year plan
The plan will be shown to investors at a meeting later next month
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MIB reveals results from latest crackdown on uninsured drivers
The operation continues to take place on the M8 motorway between Edinburgh and Langbank
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‘I’m yet to spontaneously combust upon being misgendered’ – Leading Culture
‘Curiosity and courage’ are ‘huge superpowers’ when it comes to ‘inclusion and diversity’, says managing director