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Fabricated claims have ‘overtaken’ ghost broking as sector's biggest fraud threat
‘We identified an increase in first party misrepresentation – people playing around with their risk criteria application stage to try and reduce the premiums – which is an indicator that perhaps the cost of living crisis is now hitting,’ says head of counter fraud
Markerstudy Business appoints new broking director
’It’s an exciting time for the division as we accelerate our product development plans,’ says chief executive
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 29 June to 3 July 2026
Markerstudy sells MGA arm as it sharpens focus on retail operation
’By sharpening our focus on our core strengths, we are better positioned to invest in the areas that matter most to our customers and partners,’ says chief executive
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 1 to 5 June 2026
Markerstudy Distribution inks deal to launch rent guarantee cover for landlords
’This addition enhances the protection available to landlords and reflects our shared commitment to provide high value solutions, particularly in light of the significant changes the Renters Rights Act will bring,’ says ancillaries manager
Insurance sector calls for ‘more pressure’ on technology firms to tackle online fraud
Technology companies are not ’doing enough in terms of preventing online scams’, says ABI’s chief fraud and financial crime officer
Briefing: Mind the toes on which you tread as trust is the real currency of UKGI
UK insurance staffers need to stop treating networking introductions like a finite commodity and adopt a more American mindset to collaboration if they want to nurture professional allies for the long term
Motorhome premiums soften in 2025 as less enquiries seen for new business
’Insurers with their premiums have certainly softened this year and that will probably continue into the early part of 2026,’ says senior trading manager
From Uber to robotaxi: Rising premiums and the driverless dawn steer taxi cover trends
‘The liability question, is key. I’m not sure the risks of autonomous taxis are fully understood by the industry at this point, or that enough real-world mileage has been undertaken to yet form a complete view,’ says head of motor
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