All articles by Katie Scott
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News AnalysisContinental Europe primed to adopt Consumer Duty type rules as ‘alignment between regulators’ gains prominence
French industry leader believes the UK’s ‘regulatory focus’ for general insurance oversight is set to ‘become the new norm in Continental Europe’
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NewsInsurance Times Advent Calendar: Mike Edgeley
For the third day of Christmas, Mike Edgeley, chief executive at intermediary The Clear Group, details what he hopes to see in 2026 – as well as explains why wrapping festive gifts is not always his favourite activity of the season…
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NewsInsurance Times Advent Calendar: William Cooper
William Cooper, managing director at high net worth focused broker Stanhope Cooper, sums up his Christmas wishlist in today’s content advent calendar
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IT InterviewNicola Holmes: Schemes leader bringing insurer know-how to broker business with ‘energy, optimism, influence’
Divisional director leaves insurer days behind as ‘the culture, the people [and] the growth ambition’ of specialist intermediary lures her into broking
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is private equity taking the right approach when backing broking businesses?
Panellist notes that the private equity ‘playbook’ for investing in brokers ‘has to change’ because ‘it doesn’t fit’ today’s business models and landscape
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News AnalysisBroker CEO Forum: Mainstream carriers exploring fringe product propositions are ‘threat to MGA model’
With the dynamics of insurer and MGA relationships coming under the microscope at broker event, panellists additionally emphasise that ‘MGAs only exist on third party capital’, so ‘cannot afford to run business with brokers [that] aren’t delivering’
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NewsUKGI is ‘a long way off having regulation as an enabler’ for growth – Biba’s David Sparkes
The FCA is collaborating more with brokers and has ‘started that journey’ to streamline rules in order to facilitate economic growth, says regulation director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers have ‘big inertia’ around cross-selling – but terminology shift could support soft market retention strategies
A perhaps underutilised tool in brokers’ armoury, cross-selling might be a better wielded retention weapon if described as ‘complete risk protection’, noted schemes focused speaker
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NewsBackchat: November 2025
Cooking up a storm in a baking challenge, an insurer’s time capsule tour, industry-centric reading and a new artificial intelligence collaboration. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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News AnalysisOpinion: German family owned brokers present next M&A sweet spot for consolidators
Brokers in Germany are fast becoming ‘very attractive to prospective international buyers’ as ‘mature’ UK market displays ‘an increasing scarcity of targets and limited runway’ around M&A opportunities
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IT InterviewXavier Laurent: Banging the drum for ‘consistency’ at Covéa Insurance following new UK leadership
Although emphasising that status quo will be maintained at the insurer in the short term, incoming chief executive adds that his business development expertise will prove ‘instrumental in supporting Covéa Insurance’s next chapter’
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NewsCovéa Insurance extends strategic plan to 2028 as De Macedo prepares to hand over UK reins
Exiting chief executive tells Insurance Times about his strategic swansong and the personal drivers that have steered his decision to return to France
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News AnalysisTop 50 Insurers: Aviva consolidates top spot thanks to DLG amalgamation
The results are in for 2025 – which insurers are leading the pack in UK general insurance and what trends are underpinning profitable growth?
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NewsBackchat: October 2025
Cycling for charity, perfecting panel skills, a new addition joining UKGI and an unforgettable orchestral performance. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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News AnalysisOpinion: Is nepotism inherently bad or an underutilised talent attraction tool?
Nepotism can provide a ‘base level understanding of the opportunities’ within insurance, with career conversations at home potentially attracting a cohort of the next generation of talent to the Square Mile
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NewsInsurance Times’ Top 50 Insurers 2025 digital edition is now available
This year’s exclusive ranking of UK and Gibraltar regulated general insurers and Lloyd’s syndicates is now available – has your firm made the cut?
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IT InterviewPaul Dilley: Bridgehaven has not yet ‘scratched the surface’ of its growth ambitions
Chief underwriting officer explains ‘twofold’ strategy for 2026, which will see the hybrid fronting firm add new UK MGAs to its roster alongside a European expansion
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NewsSpecialty (re)insurance broker partners with GB Snowsport to convert ‘underdog’ mentality into Winter Olympic success
Broker backing is ‘catalyst for success’ underpinning British winter athletes, says governing body leader
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NewsQRG-incubated D&O MGA achieves Lloyd’s coverholder status
Director says the business is keen to explore ‘exciting new opportunities’ through the Lloyd’s market
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NewsPAS provider starts search for proof of concept participant to kickstart digital distribution
The technology vendor aims to showcase the value of digital transformation by offering one firm the opportunity to take up its quote and bind services for a reduced cost over the next 12 months
