All articles by Katie Scott
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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
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NewsShift Technology hosts ambition focused coaching session for female fraud network
Around 25 female insurance fraud professionals attended the coaching workshop this month ‘to connect, exchange experiences and strengthen their professional networks’
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News‘Uncertainty loading’ caused by unclear data can add up to 10% on insurers’ premiums
This lack of ‘solid data’ to underpin artificial intelligence tools in the reinsurance industry is ‘akin to building a house on very shaky foundations’, adds president
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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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NewsOneAdvent plans US expansion in 2026 ‘to attract ambitious, bigger MGAs’ – Tim Quayle
Chief executive confirms additional plans around underwriting capabilities and capacity that he hopes to get off the ground next year too
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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‘Nowhere near’ drawing line under ‘legal system abuse’ – AM Best
US-based litigation funding is impacting social inflation – a key concern for casualty reinsurers, says credit rating agency
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NewsLloyd’s of London is ‘a highly compelling platform for third party capital’
The marketplace’s London Bridge 2 model ‘complements’ reinsurance’s alternative capital tools, such as catastrophe bonds, says Lloyd’s and London market leader
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NewsRisk modelling presents opportunity to plug protection gaps – Verisk
Data from risk models could be used to show reinsurers where to ‘spread their capacity’ – or shine a light on ‘over exposed’ areas that firms should instead pull out of
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NewsDoes Sompo’s ‘shock’ purchase of Aspen signal a new wave of reinsurance M&A?
Following a stagnant period of acquisition activity in reinsurance, ‘inorganic growth’ could now be ‘possible and desirable’ thanks to excess market capital and a drive for diversification
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NewsMGAs are ‘at the forefront of innovation’ and could be the next ‘huge success story’ for reinsurance – AM Best
Expert believes that reinsurers need to be looking for the next growth area to engage in and steer, following the trajectory of the profitable cyber insurance market
