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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 February 2026
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NewsArtificial Labs raises £33m in funding round to grow globally
’With this investment, we will grow our team, continue to innovate and ensure that Artificial Labs remains the natural choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally,’ says co-founder
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NewsSpecialist broker secures reinsurance backing for excess of loss facility
’The capacity gap in high-hazard sectors is significant and we’re excited to be part of the solution,’ says chief executive
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News‘Tons of opportunities’ in ‘softening’ market for 2026 – Lloyd’s Rachel Turk
The market is ‘softening’ rather than ‘soft’ and ‘could turn on a knife edge’, says chief of market performance
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NewsBackchat: January/February 2026
Broker boosts charity coffers with fundraising focus, networking lunch showcases pasta perfection, market run club collects high headcount and the league table for Insurance Times’ Fantasy Football season heats up. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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NewsMNK Group tasks incoming chief strategy officer with raising M&A activity
‘He brings an investor’s eye and operator’s toolkit to MNK’s global strategy and M&A,’ says chairman
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NewsAviva launches HNW business in Lloyd’s market
‘We are very excited about this expansion of the Aviva Private Clients business and look forward to trading with brokers in Lloyd’s over the coming months,’ says head
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NewsDale Underwriting Partners appoints industry veteran as first head of portfolio solutions
‘This role is central to Dale’s ambition to bring together analytics, insight and market expertise to shape portfolios that deliver sustainable performance,’ says active underwriter
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NewsThe London market and UK regional market insurers that have won awards for service
’In an increasingly competitive market, superior service remains a critical differentiator for sustainable growth,’ says managing director
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NewsMGAA unveils 2026 agenda as seven new members join board
‘As we look ahead to 2026, our relentless focus is firmly on delivering relevant forward thinking value for members while continuing to strengthen the MGA sector’s voice,’ says chief executive
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Sponsored ContentHow Lloyd’s new hurdle principle impacts claims – Gallagher Bassett
Sponsored content: Charlotte Harrison-May, Gallagher Bassett’s head of carrier and market relationships, discusses the claims impact of Lloyd’s recent rule change
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NewsLondon and International Insurance Brokers’ Association appoints seven directors
‘Their appointments mean we now have a breadth of representation that reflects the full range of firm types and sizes across our membership,’ says chief executive
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NewsThe Fidelis Partnership appoints Mark Khan as new head of broker relationships
‘His extensive broker network and multi-decade experience driving broker strategies across international markets will prove invaluable,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsClimate protest forces evacuation at London market conference
’We disrupted this conference because insurance professionals cannot keep discussing ‘risk’ in isolation from the risks they are actually creating’, says activist
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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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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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News AnalysisBriefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
Zurich believes the suggested deal will create a global leader in specialty insurance, but Beazley is urging its shareholders ’to take no action’ after the latest takeover proposal was submitted to the insurer
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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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NewsLloyd’s-backed MGA increases capacity for transactional risk team
‘We can offer brokers greater certainty, larger limits and the ability to support deals across multiple sectors,’ says managing director
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NewsPrivate equity firm reportedly weighs $1bn specialty broker sale
A formal sale process could begin later this year, according to a report
