‘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
’Coversure’s expansion provides clients with access to specialist placement services, including Lloyd’s of London, while maintaining the personal, dependable advice they value,’ says network director
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 19 to 23 January 2026
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and leadership changes from 19 to 23 January 2026
The new support framework tackles ‘the clear challenge’ brokers face in ’bringing new people into the industry, equipping them with the skills they need and keeping them for the long term,’ says chief executive
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
SMEs and sole traders are a ‘significantly untapped market’, according to chief growth officer – however, the insurance sector must be more proactive when it comes to accident and health covers
‘Some of these funding that is designed to be used for training that our country needs is not being used and widening the levy rules would help make that happen,’ says public affairs officer
Brokers have been pivotal in the turn of the market but ‘much more work’ remains
A disconnect between technical compliance and customer experience carries reputational risk for the sector – but is currently not being addressed
’If you don’t have good data, insurers will be less interested because it makes it difficult to assess [if] the scheme works, is it fit for purpose,’ says director
With long-term investments coming to fruition, the MGA group’s recently appointed chief executive sets out how broker service improvements will promise a return to a five star rating and drive growth in 2026
‘There’s often a confusion in thinking that you need to be a manager to be a leader, but you don’t, you don’t necessarily need to be doing the management bit – you can just be a leader,’ says business performance director
’We’re like a chameleon, or a leopard that can change its spots – we can be different things to different markets and that’s what gives our business flexibility,’ chief executive tells Insurance Times
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul