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New wholesale broker focusing on property and casualty launches
’We have the right proposition, the experience and the commitment to providing the service the market needs now,’ says team leader
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Specialty MGA appoints industry veteran to lead new bloodstock portfolio
‘His deep technical knowledge and experience of developing bloodstock portfolios will play an important role in broadening our specialist capabilities,’ says chairman
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Insurance Museum opens exhibition on how Great Fire shaped modern insurance
The Insurance Museum has opened its first public exhibition, showcasing how the Great Fire of London helped drive the creation of modern insurance and reshape the City of London
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LMA and IUA launch underwriting job simulators to boost talent pipeline
‘By offering real insight into day-to-day responsibilities, we hope to broaden awareness of the diverse and rewarding career opportunities available across the market,’ says operations director
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Wholesale broker names chief executive designate
’I am looking forward to the next chapter of the business’ evolution,’ says appointee
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PPL promotes for new chief product and technology officer
’Her appointment reflects the importance of product and technology to PPL’s next phase of growth and our continued focus on delivering solutions for the London market,’ says chief executive
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Legacy acquirer gets court permission to transfer two insurance portfolios to UK
’We’re delighted to secure High Court approval for the transfer ,’ says chief executive
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HDI Global UK and Ireland appoints active underwriter for Lloyd’s Syndicate 2029
’Her proven underwriting leadership, technical expertise and knowledge of HDI make her ideally placed to lead the syndicate as we progress towards launch and long-term growth,’ says chief executive
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Marsh launches AI placement platform for London market brokers
‘This new platform will enhance the value of the broker-client relationship by equipping our brokers with data-driven insights and greater efficiency,’ says president
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Trust and relationships remain London market’s core despite AI advances – Liiba
New research from Liiba suggests that while AI is poised to radically reshape digital trading in the London market, the ‘trust, personal relationships and human judgement’ that the sector was built on remain as important as they were 340 years ago
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Clear Group relocates London headquarters
’This move to our new headquarters demonstrates our confidence in the future and provides a fantastic base from which to continue growing our business,’ says chief executive
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Scott Egan: SiriusPoint ready to redeploy capital as market softens
Chief executive says four years of turnaround work have put SiriusPoint on stronger footing with cedants and ratings agencies
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IUA reveals first rebrand since 1999
‘The refreshed identity better communicates our values and the benefits we provide to member firms,’ says chief executive
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 7 to 11 September 2026
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Fitch Ratings: 1/1 renewals will have T&Cs focus and be ‘less price led’
At the RVS conference, the credit rating agency confirmed its ‘deteriorating’ sector outlook for 2027 – however, it flagged that this negativity was ‘nuanced’ and maintained confidence ‘that most reinsurers will be able to navigate this challenging phase of the cycle’
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Wagstaff: London ‘getting its mojo back’ in reinsurance
’The drum to be banged is that London’s getting its mojo back for the reinsurance market,’ says chief executive
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Litigation funding now a ‘permanent feature’ of civil justice landscape
‘For insurers, the practical implication is this – funding is now an important part of litigation risk,’ says associate professor of law
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Escalating ‘intensity of hail’ in SCS events driving claims costs and motor damage – Perils
The (re)insurance market has to become more focused on mitigation as hail increasingly drives ‘billion dollar’ insured loss events, says chief executive
News Analysis
Soft market, hard lessons? The hidden risks behind broader cover
Falling premiums and more generous policy terms are benefiting buyers, but experts warn that today’s competitive market could create challenges when claims arise and conditions tighten
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Beazley chief executive calls on industry to hire former offenders
‘Rehabilitation depends on employment and if you can give employment to prison leavers, they will have another chance to rebuild their lives,’ says former inmate and chief financial officer
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