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Conference colleague connections: What are 2026’s networking hotspots in Manchester?

2026-05-08T06:00:00+01:00By

Networking at 2026’s Biba Conference does not stop when Manchester Central closes its exhibition doors – read on to discover the must attend gatherings in brokers’ diaries this year and the elite venues firms are booking

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The biggest people moves this week

2026-04-24T12:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 20 to 24 April 2026

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Markel strengthens London fine art and specie team with new hire

2026-04-23T12:00:00+01:00By

The appointee’s ’impressive experience in handling international fine art and specie portfolios’ will be ’critical to ensure we continue providing exceptional standards to our brokers and clients’, says director of marine

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The biggest people moves this week

2026-04-10T12:19:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 6 to 10 April 2026

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Markel appoints new UK chief operations officer

2026-04-07T10:08:00+01:00By

’This appointment reflects Markel’s commitment to hiring great people, empowering them, listening to them and investing in their ideas,’ says managing director

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The biggest people moves this week

2026-03-20T13:01:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 16 to 20 March 2026

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The ‘biggest competitor’ to the equine market is self-insurance

2026-04-30T07:00:00+01:00By

‘We’re seeing an increasing number of horse owners choosing to self-insure, however, this approach carries significant financial risk,’ says equestrian schemes underwriting specialist

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Claims performance comes into sharper focus as brokers seek placement certainty

2026-04-29T07:00:00+01:00By

A new survey from Insurance DataLab sheds light on how claims experience is shaping broker behaviour – and why it is becoming a critical tool in navigating an increasingly complex placement landscape

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Standout schemes deliver strong six-monthly earnings, but new business sees mixed momentum

2026-03-31T07:00:00+01:00By

Drawing on exclusive data from broker schemes software provider SchemeServe, the Insurance Times Schemes Index pinpoints where brokers are delivering strong earnings, which schemes are gaining momentum and which may face challenges in the year ahead

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IWD: Promoting more women requires the sector to ‘shine a light’ on invisible barriers

2026-03-06T08:00:00+00:00By

‘It’s not about relying on people to be ‘brave enough’ to ask – managers should be given the tools to cultivate their team culture in a way that provides psychological safety,’ says head of diversity, inclusion and community engagement.

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