Latest News – Page 5
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NewsTreasury on target for record £9bn insurance tax earnings after December receipts revealed
‘With three months remaining in the financial year, December’s IPT intake reinforces that this tax shows no signs of easing as the year‑to‑date total climbs to £6.8bn,’ says head
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NewsTarga Telematics appoints director of insurance to support scaling ambitions
‘The appointment of a seasoned professional will significantly strengthen Targa Telematics’ offering and capabilities in the insurance segment,’ says director
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NewsAcrisure launches digital gateway to the London market for SMBs
’Historically, SMBs have had limited access to the London market due to high volumes and low premiums,’ says managing director
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NewsLemonade to cut insurance rates for Tesla FSD drivers as new autonomous car product launched
’By connecting to the Tesla onboard computer, our models are able to ingest incredibly nuanced sensor data that lets us price our insurance with higher precision than ever before,’ says president
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NewsBeazley rejects Zurich’s takeover proposal as it ‘materially undervalues’ insurer
Beazley also revealed that Zurich’s interest in a takeover began last year and that a bid in June 2025 was higher than the one put forward in January 2026
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NewsEight companies commit to Destination Insurance Charter to become inaugural signatories
The first firms to sign Insurance Times’ exclusive talent charter will adhere to five commitments that have been designed to encourage the creation of diverse and futureproofed talent pipelines
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NewsOver 2,000 young people take part in CII virtual work experience programme
’The CII is committed to advocating for insurance and personal finance careers and educating the next generation, says executive director
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NewsDestination Insurance 2026 in pictures
The photos are in from Insurance Times’ first Destination Insurance conference – can you spot yourself?
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NewsZurich confirms plans to launch Lloyd’s syndicate amid Beazley bid
It has been reported that the launch could be in a ’matter of weeks’
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NewsPolitical risk becoming central to defence sector growth, Willis report warns
Report warns that global defence demand is colliding with fiscal constraints, supply chain fragmentation and structural barriers that are creating significant risks for insurers and lenders
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NewsMicrosatellite partnership to help Axa track fires, floods and hurricanes
‘Scaling access to Iceye’s advanced SAR technology through Axa DCP is a transformative step for the insurance and risk management sector,’ says senior vice president
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NewsDefaqto acquires Pearson Ham’s market pricing business
’We are delighted to become a part of the Defaqto family,’ says chief executive
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NewsMotor broker announces new multiyear partnership with premium finance provider
’As the market evolves, it’s more important than ever for us to partner with a premium finance provider we can trust to deliver both commercial value and operational efficiency,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsAcrisure rebrands two more of its UK brokers
‘Entering 2026 as one unified brand positions us to deepen our role as a trusted advisor and accelerate growth across the UK,’ says chief executive
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NewsUnitary joins Biba to expand engagement with UK brokers
’We’re excited to work with Biba and its members to help brokers adopt automation across areas including client onboarding, application ingestion and carrier reporting,’ says chief executive
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NewsLMA appoints two-c-suites to board
’Their experience and perspectives will be invaluable as we continue to represent and support our members and the wider Lloyd’s market,’ says chief executive
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NewsAllianz invests in embedded propositions provider as part of funding round
’Allianz’s investment is a strong endorsement,’ says chief executive
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NewsPrestige Underwriting promotes for new head of home, product and governance
’Her expertise and proactive leadership will drive the team forward,’ says managing director
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NewsDestination Insurance: UKGI still failing to grasp value of apprenticeships
Some suggested the introduction of an industry-wide employer ‘badge’ to create reputational pressure and raise standards
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NewsIntact Insurance launches new broker proposition to boost relationships
’This proposition is a clear statement that we are open for business, easy to access and committed to working alongside brokers to find the right solutions for their clients,’ says commercial lines managing director
