Latest News – Page 35
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 6 to 10 October 2025
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News‘Increasingly unpredictable nature of flooding’ requires updated sector responses
’Our learning is about making sure we centre our flood responses around our customers’ needs and how we can best support them, get to them quickly and do the things that matter to them most as quickly as possible,’ says head of personal lines homes claims
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NewsSmall brokers should not 'succumb' to soft market pressures – Gauntlet Group
‘Our soft market approach has to be new business, new business, new business,’ says managing director
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NewsRokstone-owned MGA strengthens agriculture and rural underwriting team with appointment
’His long tenure in agriculture insurance and diverse skill set will prove highly valuable,’ says head
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News61% of insurance leaders say industry failing to keep pace with climate risk
’Relying on yesterday’s tools is leaving insurers exposed to today’s billion-dollar events, from urban wildfires to catastrophic hailstorms,’ says chief executive
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NewsBroker stress levels at an all-time high
One broker commented their stress levels would be improved by ’an end to the constant pressure and deadlines from the FCA to complete endless forms and returns’
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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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NewsWillis deepens partnership with insurtech to elevate client insights
’We want our clients to be as informed about risk and the insurance marketplace as possible,’ says head
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NewsMotor and home premiums drop again in third quarter of 2025
‘The key question now is how much further prices can realistically fall before we see renewed upward pressure,’ says product manager
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NewsHSB launches new cyber insurance and incident response proposition
’Cyber attacks are a constant threat for businesses of every size,’ says leader
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NewsMining insurance market sees rate drops as new carriers and capacity enter
‘The mining insurance market is ripe for optimisation, but success hinges on proactive risk management,’ says global mining leader
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NewsInsurer appoints ex-Geo Underwriting leader as head of claims for specialty business unit
’His appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality claims service across our global operations,’ says chief executive
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NewsSRG announces new international team to help clients and brokers access UK market
’Overseas brokers need a UK partner that understands how to align local execution with global intent,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsRecent home insurance GWP growth masking issues beneath the surface – Oxbow Partners
Although GWP has been rising, the UK home insurance market is showing signs of fragile foundations, with falling policy numbers, rising claims costs and low consumer confidence putting sustained pressure on profitability
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NewsAI is reshaping insurance ‘gradually’ – Economist Impact
’Agentic AI has the potential to fundamentally change how insurers operate – not by replacing expertise, but by complementing it,’ says expert
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NewsBridge-owned broker makes senior hire to head new division
’His deep knowledge of the construction market and proven ability to drive growth will be instrumental in establishing this new division,’ says chief executive
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NewsArch names new Leeds branch manager
’His experience and broker-centric approach make him an ideal fit for Arch,’ says regional manager
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NewsFinancial lines MGA secures new capacity to expand international opportunities
’Securing this additional capacity from Lloyd’s is key to broadening our footprint and strengthening our offering to the market,’ says chief executive
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NewsFCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme a ‘significant regulatory’ event for PI market
’The recognition of widespread failings in the disclosure of discretionary commission arrangements highlights how remuneration structures can create long-tail liability exposures long after the practices themselves have ceased,’ says chief executive
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NewsNearly one in three young professionals plan to leave the industry, warns report
’Too few new entrants are joining the profession and what’s emerging is growing uncertainty about how many of our people will stay,’ says chief executive
