All Issue archive articles – Page 5
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: Are insurtechs solving real problems or just chasing hype and funding?
As the wave of AI-backed technology drives waves of investment and excitement, the debate over insurtech’s role in the market is heating up. Are these firms solving the industry’s real challenges, or simply chasing hype and funding? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Should insurers give brokers more ownership of coverage points when eTrading?
Are insurers taking on board broker advice and expertise when it comes to digitally placing commercial lines risks, or are eTrading processes blocking this type of collaboration? Insurance Times asks industry experts to find out…
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News AnalysisBriefing: Advanced price risk underwriting can open up new markets for insurance
One AI-powered MGA with hedge fund experience has created a model that allows it to accurately underwrite price protection insurance for raw materials
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News AnalysisInsurance sector ‘could become vulnerable’ following new fraud rules
’Insurers or any of the organisations that fall into scope need to ensure that any suppliers or agents likely to act on their behalf have the relevant controls and processes in place to mitigate the risk,’ says head of fraud
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IT InterviewRichard Dudley: Reinsurance sector starting to showcase ‘a greater willingness to be innovative’
Alongside data usage developing reinsurance delivery, chief broking officer believes ‘a real crossover’ is ‘happening between insurers and reinsurers’
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why MGAs should be brokers’ best friends
MGAs often bring a complementary skill set to the value chain table, enhancing brokers’ service proposition and encouraging innovation
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NewsBackchat: September 2025
Barking mad pet claims, news of an upcoming nuptial, Square Mile stunt doubles and an afternoon at the races. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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News AnalysisOpinion: Are micro firms buying commercial covers like a personal lines customer?
Market feedback has revealed that micro businesses of less than 10 staff could fall victim to buying commercial covers with a personal lines mindset, risking underinsurance and coverage gaps – how can the sector mitigate this?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Scaling with purpose – the private equity advantage in insurance
One of the most powerful advantages of private equity support is the ability to scale thoughtfully and invest with intent
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News AnalysisOzempic confusion putting travel insurance at risk for thousands
‘This confusion isn’t academic, it has real consequences for millions of Britons purchasing travel and health insurance,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewMandy Hunt: The leader steering Clear Group’s MGA ambitions from ‘outside my comfort zone’
The broker and insurer alumnus is now firmly in the MGA market, with big plans around post-acquisition rebranding and new business incubation set to be delivered in the next 12 months
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News AnalysisUKGI market returns to underwriting profit as expense management pays dividends
Market intelligence firm pinpoints the best performing business lines in UKGI, while warning that the ‘diverging fortunes’ between firms’ expense and loss ratios can make or break sustainable profitability
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News AnalysisCommercial lines index hints that soft market may be bottoming out
‘While it is unclear when markets will harden, the decrease in rate softening is an indication that this may be starting to happen and this will be welcome news,’ says director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How should middle manager development into c-suite be prioritised and delivered?
With the industry’s war for talent often focused on attracting young, new talent into the marketplace, has specific training to fulfil c-suite succession vacuums by promoting middle managers fallen by the wayside? Industry professionals share their views…
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurance sector has ability to steer road safety
Best practice for safer driving has been a focus following the government’s proposed road reforms in August 2025 – the potential impact of rule changes on claims means the industry simply cannot be a passenger in these conversations
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What impact could greenwashing have on insurance provision and management?
Greenwashing – a practice whereby companies make misleading or false claims to appear more environmentally friendly and sustainable than they actually are – is emerging as a challenge for insurers and brokers, with potential reputational, regulatory and legal consequences
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IT InterviewLee Mooney: New UK boss gearing up to ‘change the pace’ at Markel
Rather than ‘reinvent the wheel’, managing director plans to tap into global group expertise to increase insurer’s ‘share of wallet’ with brokers and ‘dial up the pace’ on product and people volume
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does cyber insurance need its telematics moment?
’We’re now seeing the early signs of a cyber telematics model emerge, where insurance premiums reflect an organisation live security posture,’ says Google Cloud’s UK head of insurance, legal and financial services
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Sponsored ContentTeaching right from wrong: Why insurance fraud education starts at home – Carpenters Group
Kevin Perkins, head of defence at Carpenters Group, highlights that insurers and brokers must do more to educate parents of new drivers around insurance fraud risks
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Sponsored ContentTaking ‘Pride’ in being a people first business – Dual
Julie Adams-Moore, chief financial officer at Dual UK, explains how the MGA strives to be an inclusive employer, ensuring that diversity driven Pride Month activities are a taster of year-round commitments
